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ARC Facilities

ARC Facilities delivers critical building information to facilities professionals using mobile devices instantly, no training required. A simple swipe and a few taps allow them to view building plans for routine maintenance and handle emergencies within seconds.

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ARC Facilities

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ARC Facilities delivers critical building information to facilities professionals using mobile devices instantly, no training required. A simple swipe and a few taps allow them to view building plans for routine maintenance and handle emergencies within seconds.

Number Of Publications

87 articles

Avoid The Void: Continuity Confidence Starts With Capturing Critical Knowledge

As experienced facilities professionals retire or move on, organizations risk losing decades of valuable institutional knowledge. This article explores why documenting critical […]

When Documentation Fails, Facility Operations Pay the Price

Construction documentation doesn’t stop being valuable when a project is complete—it becomes essential to day-to-day facility operations. This article explores how incomplete […]

After The Collapse: Why Building Documentation Is Vital to Emergency Response

When emergencies strike, access to accurate building documentation can significantly impact response and recovery efforts. This article explores how construction records, renovation […]

The Hidden Costs of Aging Buildings

Older buildings often develop hidden issues that can lead to costly repairs, safety risks, and operational disruptions if left unchecked. This preventive […]

How to Map All Water & Gas Valves in a Building Fast

This article outlines a structured seven-day approach to mapping all water and gas valves within a building to improve emergency response, maintenance […]

The State of Facilities Risk Perspectives from Industry Leaders

A survey of facilities professionals highlights persistent gaps in documentation quality and accessibility during building turnover, despite increased early involvement in design […]

Why After-Hours Failures Usually Start with Missing Documentation

After-hours building failures are often driven not by equipment malfunction but by missing documentation, unclear ownership, and incomplete shift handoffs. When maintenance […]

Risk Doesn't Start with the Emergency. It Starts with Missing Information

This webinar examines how limited access to building information can increase operational risk and delay response during facility incidents. Through real-world examples, […]

Facility Insights Live: Lessons, Challenges and the Path to 2026

In this year-end reflection webinar hosted by David Trask, facility leaders from higher education, healthcare, and professional sports discuss the operational challenges […]

Protecting Campus Operations Turning Commissioning Data into Actionable Insights

This webinar examines how universities can convert commissioning deliverables into accessible digital resources that support daily facilities operations. It highlights approaches for […]