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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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Reducing Slips, Trips, Falls (STF) and Injuries

Reducing Slips, Trips, Falls (STF) and Injuries

White Paper
By Danielle Hamm
Slips, trips and falls (STF) globally represent the third leading cause of disability and 15% of all accidental deaths, second only to […]
Integration of Commissioning and Preventive Maintenance Services

Integration of Commissioning and Preventive Maintenance Services

Slide Deck
By Josh Lipscomb, Ted Spear, Mark Effinger
Learn how the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) successfully implemented an ongoing commissioning program with in-house resources but with no additional staff while […]
Improving O&M with Lean Quality

Improving O&M with Lean Quality

White Paper
By Robert Dawkins
Facility management involves oversight of an incredible range of support and service functions. Management of these functions is expected to deliver high […]
Closing The Loop on Office Furniture

Closing The Loop on Office Furniture

Slide Deck
By Douglas Pilgrim
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

Building Analytics: Community College Case Study

Slide Deck
By Miles Smith, Steve Patterson
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

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

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By James P. Whitaker
How to continue to advance your maintenance strategies – using data to better align maintenance to individual assets’ criticality and location and […]
The Hidden Secret of Sustainable FM Partnerships: Selecting an Expert (Trusted Advisor) vs. a Supplier

The Hidden Secret of Sustainable FM Partnerships: Selecting an Expert (Trusted Advisor) vs. a Supplier

White Paper
By Glenn Hodges
This presentation identifies the need to change the sourcing process for the delivery of Integrated Facility Services (IFS) to meet the need […]
Disrupting the Balance Sheets of Traditional Cafeterias

Disrupting the Balance Sheets of Traditional Cafeterias

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By Steve O’Brien
The financials of a traditional cafeteria model are challenged by macroeconomic factors like increased costs to labor, real estate, and food. Cultural […]
Improving Organizational Productivity with Building Automation Systems: Research Report

Improving Organizational Productivity with Building Automation Systems: Research Report

Research
By CABA, Guy R. Newsham, Jennifer A. Veitch, Meng Qi (NIkki) Zhang, Anca D. Galasiu, Ian S. Henderson, Alexandra J.L. Thompson
Learn how to demonstrate that smart, integrated technologies produce organizational productivity gains in addition to energy and environmental savings.
How Technology can Enhance Asset Management Processes to Deliver Significant Cost Savings

How Technology can Enhance Asset Management Processes to Deliver Significant Cost Savings

White Paper
By James Lavery
Effective asset management is critical to minimizing costs and maximizing efficiencies within your FM department and your organization. Taking advantage of a […]