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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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Bringing critical power distribution out of the dark and into a safer, more reliable, and sustainable future

Bringing critical power distribution out of the dark and into a safer, more reliable, and sustainable future

White Paper
By Markus Hirschbold
The digitalization of the electrical distribution infrastructure in commercial buildings and critical facilities can help facility teams improve safety for people and […]
Best Practices in Janitorial Contracts and Services: Impacts from COVID-19

Best Practices in Janitorial Contracts and Services: Impacts from COVID-19

Video/Webinar
By Jake Smithwick
Contracting janitorial services is common for many organizations, and in today’s COVID-19 world, hiring an expert service provider is important. We will […]
Identify and Eliminate Excessive Production in FM Cleaning Operations

Identify and Eliminate Excessive Production in FM Cleaning Operations

Video/Webinar
This quantitative research study explored the identification and elimination of excessive production in Facilities Management (FM) cleaning operations within UK shopping centres.
Overcoming 5 Common Challenges Facing Facility Managers

Overcoming 5 Common Challenges Facing Facility Managers

White Paper
By ABM
Your building and facility portfolio represent your largest financial asset. It’s also your second-largest expense and one of your most significant long-term […]
What Every FM Should Know about Buying a New Roof

What Every FM Should Know about Buying a New Roof

Video/Webinar
Are you getting stuck with underperforming roofs because of low price purchasing? Buy based on VALUE and don’t get stuck with another […]
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 […]
Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities

Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Facilities

White Paper
By Danielle Hamm
This white paper explores the causes of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and how to define and develop infection prevention and control methods.
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 […]
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 […]