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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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Everything You Wanted to Know About (Food Service) Ice but Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Wanted to Know About (Food Service) Ice but Were Afraid to Ask

White Paper
By Michael Rice
Explaining that ice requires the same sanitation and consistent quality as food in food service operations, the piece offers an introduction to […]
Graffiti and FM

Graffiti and FM

Slide Deck
By Jann Fitzgerald
The article provides examples of typical graffiti, tools used by vandals, the effects of this on business profitability, as well as detailing […]
Working with Change Management in Service Outsourcing

Working with Change Management in Service Outsourcing

White Paper
By Morten Kamp Andersen, Peter Ankerstjerne
Service outsourcing creates many changes. For the employees who will be outsourced, the changes are significant. But also for the rest of […]
Making Sense of BIM for FM: Managing for the Building Life Cycle

Making Sense of BIM for FM: Managing for the Building Life Cycle

White Paper
By Michael Schley
Learn about building information modeling (BIM) and how it can improve the effectiveness of your building lifecycle management. Review the current state […]
Indirect Cost Savings When Outsourcing

Indirect Cost Savings When Outsourcing

White Paper
By Morten Kamp Andersen, Peter Ankerstjerne, Palle Fransen Queck
Cost reduction remains the most important reason behind outsourcing decisions. While indirect cost savings are rarely identified and realized as part of […]
Industrial Engineering Principles for Facility Management

Industrial Engineering Principles for Facility Management

White Paper
By Larry Simmons
Referencing work measurement methods principle to industrial engineering, this whitepaper proposes that FMs can achieve dramatic productivity improvement by implementing work measurement […]
Demand Response: A Case Study Overview

Demand Response: A Case Study Overview

White Paper
By Dave G. Loucks, John J. White
Review a case study, including energy reduction tracking data, of one business’s demand response program earning financial incentives through strategic power usage […]
Energy Management in Federal Facilities

Energy Management in Federal Facilities

White Paper
By Jennifer Hazelman
Improving energy efficiency in federal facilities is becoming a higher priority as legislation becomes more aggressive. As federal agencies attempt to meet […]
Five Common Mistakes to Avoid When Handling Water Damage in Your Facility

Five Common Mistakes to Avoid When Handling Water Damage in Your Facility

White Paper
By Brandon Burton
Increase response time in water damage scenarios and collect reliable, actionable information for decision making by considering these five critical questions for […]
Taking the Guesswork Out of Selecting a Cleaning Services Provider

Taking the Guesswork Out of Selecting a Cleaning Services Provider

White Paper
By James Peduto
Discussion of the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and Certification Program as a pre-qualification tool for outsourced cleaning services or as a […]