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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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Evolving Technologies for BIM-Enabled Projects

Evolving Technologies for BIM-Enabled Projects

Benchmark
By Brian Haines, Kimon Onuma, Igor Starkov, Rich Mitrenga
This collection of building information modeling (BIM) presentations discusses changing technologies for BIM-enabled projects, addressing select BIM and O&M systems: Autodesk, EcoDomus, […]
Let There Be Light! Retrofitting Office Lighting Offers Triple Bottom Line Benefits

Let There Be Light! Retrofitting Office Lighting Offers Triple Bottom Line Benefits

White Paper
By Vivian Loftness, Erica Cochran, Rohini Srivastava
The Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics (CBPD) at Carnegie Mellon University statistically links six lighting and daylighting retrofit options with lighting […]
Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights

Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights

Article
By Jennifer Schneider, Jeffrey Rogers, IJFM, Frank Radio
This study examines the reasons behind historical fall fatality rates and presents recommendations for mitigation, concluding that FMs must develop, implement and […]
Successfully Operating LEED Buildings: Setting Your Building Apart in the New Normal

Successfully Operating LEED Buildings: Setting Your Building Apart in the New Normal

White Paper
By Candice Goldsmith
Learn how to stay current on industry knowledge and apply up-to-date expertise on projects with LEED EB Recertification. Review case study of […]
In-sourcing High Performance Operations Engineering Tool Kits and Training

In-sourcing High Performance Operations Engineering Tool Kits and Training

White Paper
By Ben Stanley, Ante Vulin, Jenny Carney
Learn how to in-source energy audits to bring the tools and training necessary for improved sustainability performance to building engineers driving institutionalized […]
Benchmarking 2.0: Healthcare Facility Management Report

Benchmarking 2.0: Healthcare Facility Management Report

Benchmark
By Dennis Smith, Todd Wilkening, Steve Rees, Laverne Deckert, MS, William L. Gregory, Yuanyuan Zhang
Self-survey based results on operation of North American health care facilities, including information on facilities, utilities, maintenance, environmental services, waste, linen services, […]
IFMA and BIM for Life Cycle Management

IFMA and BIM for Life Cycle Management

White Paper
By Kathy Roper
An overview of task force directives and outcomes: asses the need for FM BIM strategy by IFMA, identify users, their experiences and […]
Life Cycle BIM for Facility Management

Life Cycle BIM for Facility Management

Slide Deck
By Geoff Williams
This presentation offers an overview of building information modeling (BIM) for facility/property managers, including an introduction to the Centre for Health & […]
Arc Flash Overview

Arc Flash Overview

Slide Deck
By Brad Wertz
Defining factors of arc flash, and arc flash regulatory history, electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E), risk assessment, and procedure for safe […]
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 […]