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Operations & Maintenance

A primary role of facility managers is to manage/oversee the operation of the facility. To do this, facility managers must have a working knowledge of building systems, structure, interiors and exteriors, and grounds so the facility and all of its required systems function efficiently, reliably, safely, securely and in a manner consistent with existing regulations and standards.

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Yale New Haven Case Study

To improve productivity for Yale New Haven Health, ABM implemented a three-pronged strategy driven by a careful analysis of the data. Looking […]

Elevator Consultant

Elevator Service Contracts – Evolution and Revolution

Emergency Plans: How to Fill Them

Learn the 17 gaps that can sabotage your emergency plans today and how to fill them. Learn which laws, regulations and standards […]

Using Lean Quality to Improve O&M Performance: Identifying Process Waste

Facility Managers and Service Providers are constantly challenged to identify improvements in O&M service delivery and cost. The use of Lean Quality […]

The Truth About Parking Structure Maintenance: How to Protect Your Investment

Most people see the rugged look of a parking structure and assume they don’t require much maintenance. Unfortunately nothing could be further […]

Integration of Commissioning and Preventive Maintenance Services

Learn how the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) successfully implemented an ongoing commissioning program with in-house resources but with no additional staff while […]

Closing The Loop on Office Furniture

Review Session Learning Objectives: Know the trends of office furniture over the last 50 years Understand the financial and environmental consequences of […]

Building Analytics: Community College Case Study

Saving energy and reducing utility costs using today’s technologies and best practices has never been more achievable. A key component of the […]

What’s next in operational excellence: Using data to elevate your maintenance roadmap

How to continue to advance your maintenance strategies – using data to better align maintenance to individual assets’ criticality and location and […]

Improving O&M with Lean Quality

Facility management involves oversight of an incredible range of support and service functions. Management of these functions is expected to deliver high […]