IFMA Logo

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.

Knowledge Library
Filter by
Subjects
Category
Type

State of Field Service for Facilities Management

Velosio set out to shed some light on this murky, near-term future. We conducted a comprehensive survey of over two hundred leaders […]

Phillips Corporation Modernizes Service Operations and Increases Revenue Using Dynamics 365 Field Service

Phillips Corporation sells and services industrial machinery used in metalworking and industrial operations. The company chose to modernize its legacy on-premises Microsoft […]

Facility Managers and Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

An article briefing about indoor environment quality and its importance. Responsibilities of facility managers in maintaining a better IEQ

Facility Master Planning, FCAs & the Importance of Accurate Asset Inventory

Many organizations say their asset inventory is off by as much as 20%-40%? It’s no wonder – considering building changes happen constantly. […]

Maximizing Operational Performance with FCAs

Many organizations, including municipalities, schools, hospitals, and manufacturers are currently or planning to do a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA). These assessments are […]

Facility Manager and Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

This article gives a brief about Indoor Environment Quality, its impact on occupant and facility manager responsibilities to ensure and improve IEQ

Part 6: Integrating Outdoor Air with Building Pressure Control

Part 6 covers integrating outdoor air ventilation with building pressure control and the critical airflow path that must be controlled. This session […]

Part 7: Make Buildings Safer During and After COVID 19

This video addresses making buildings safer during and after COVID and covers the ASHRAE’s position document. The position document on infectious aerosols […]

Part 3: Recognizing the Pitfalls of CO2 Ventilation Control

In this video we will covers CO2 ventilation control and how it is becoming increasingly popular as an energy-saving method while exposing […]

Part 5: Building Pressurization for Acceptable IAQ

Building pressurization is paramount to acceptable IAQ. Negative building pressure transports moisture, hot and cold outdoor air, and unfiltered outdoor air across […]