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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 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 Frank Radio, Jennifer Schneider, Jeffrey Rogers, IJFM
This study examines the reasons behind historical fall fatality rates and presents recommendations for mitigation, concluding that FMs must develop, implement and […]
In-sourcing High Performance Operations Engineering Tool Kits and Training

In-sourcing High Performance Operations Engineering Tool Kits and Training

White Paper
By Ante Vulin, Jenny Carney, Ben Stanley
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 Yuanyuan Zhang, Dennis Smith, Todd Wilkening, Steve Rees, Laverne Deckert, MS, William L. Gregory
Self-survey based results on operation of North American health care facilities, including information on facilities, utilities, maintenance, environmental services, waste, linen services, […]
RCM at Sobrante Water Treatment Plant (2012)

RCM at Sobrante Water Treatment Plant (2012)

Case Study
By Lisa Toth
Results and next steps of a reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) analysis conducted by California public water agency, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), […]
Transferring Industry Approaches to Resource Management in Hospitals

Transferring Industry Approaches to Resource Management in Hospitals

Research
By Nicole Gerber, IJFM
Swiss healthcare industry research based on comparative literature review and evaluation of different industry approaches to resource management, suggesting the service allocation […]
Best Practices in Mobile Computing, Space Standards, and Planning Service Centers through Benchmarking

Best Practices in Mobile Computing, Space Standards, and Planning Service Centers through Benchmarking

White Paper
By Ken Groves, Jay Buffkin, Jan Minnis, Keith McClanahan
The IFMA Utility Council presents best practices for mobile computing, space standards, and planning service centers through benchmarking programs. IFMA’s Utility Council […]
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 & […]
Best Practice for Data Center Management

Best Practice for Data Center Management

Slide Deck
By Tom Conners
Learn about the importance of data center maintenance, including best practices and process organization, selection of professional maintenance providers, and industry tips […]
Everything You Wanted to Know About (Food Service) Ice but Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Wanted to Know About (Food Service) Ice but Were Afraid to Ask

White Paper
By Michael Rice
Explaining that ice requires the same sanitation and consistent quality as food in food service operations, the piece offers an introduction to […]