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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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Older Buildings, Younger Occupants

Attracting and retaining millennials with a facility upgrade

Bridging the Gap between Closeouts & Facilities

University and college campuses today are in a constant state of renewal as they compete for top students, faculty, and industry partnerships. […]

Improving Infrastructure Confidence and Government Accountability

Elected officials sometimes make difficult decisions with little or no public input. But government decisions should be subject to public scrutiny and […]

FM Best Practices for Heroic Work Order Management

Successful facilities managers (FMs) have to be expert multitaskers, often managing multiple work orders while tracking project timelines, completion dates, costs, downtimes, […]

Record Temperatures Not a Sign to Throw in the Towel

Facilities Managers Must Double Down on Sustainability. The UK and Europe have recently been in the fierce grips of a record-breaking heatwave. […]

5 Things to Know About Elevator Maintenance

Elevators are one of the most essential components of any building with more than one floor. If you want to check on […]

Reduce Tenant Complaints with HVAC Proactive Maintenance

HVAC sustainability is about understanding equipment costs and driving maintenance and energy efficiency based on impact to the bottom line. Proactive maintenance […]

Maintenance Costs and Facility Soft Services Practices - EU O&M Benchmarks Report No. 3

This white paper focuses on maintenance costs and facility software services practices for a variety of facility industry sectors, and is the […]

Sustainability Programs and Initiatives - EU O&M Benchmarks Report No. 1

This white paper focuses on sustainable operations and maintenance practices and is the first in a series of three reports summarizing performance […]

Dynamic Spaces, Flexible Workplace: The IAdea and IBM Focus Group Guide

The insights and learnings from a focus group held by IAdea and IBM at 2022’s Facility Fusion in Texas.