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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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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 Laverne Deckert, MS, William L. Gregory, Yuanyuan Zhang, Dennis Smith, Todd Wilkening, Steve Rees
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 […]
Five Common Mistakes to Avoid When Handling Water Damage in Your Facility

Five Common Mistakes to Avoid When Handling Water Damage in Your Facility

White Paper
By Brandon Burton
Increase response time in water damage scenarios and collect reliable, actionable information for decision making by considering these five critical questions for […]
Dealing with Threating Situations: How to Keep the Worst from Happening

Dealing with Threating Situations: How to Keep the Worst from Happening

White Paper
By S. Patrick King, William F. Booth
A categorization of workplace violence as defined by OSHA, paired with recommendations for improved facility security including preparedness, a culture of zero […]
Personal Equipment and Appliances

Personal Equipment and Appliances

Guide
By WorkSafeBC
Eliminate electrical safety hazards in the workplace by educating your team on the top-down responsibilities of electrical safety using these guidelines for […]