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The Role of the Facility Manager in Attaining and Maintaining AAALAC Accreditation

Facility managers as a group rarely get involved in Vivarium (Research Animal Facility) operations outside of corrective or preventive maintenance. However, accreditation […]

Get in the Game: Using Blogging to Better Communicate, Coordinate and Collaborate

Objectives: 1) Learn the basics of quality communication, fail-points and team performance; 2) Understand the power of blogging; 3) Demonstrate how blogging […]

Managing Construction Costs in the Public Sector

Learn how to use job order contracting as an effective tool for identifying initial construction costs, managing change orders and facilitating work […]

Securing Your Facility During Special Events

This white paper presents measures that can be used by individuals and organizations responsible for the security and management of commercial enterprise […]

Career Management: Recession-Proof Your Career

Key objectives for recession-proofing your career and maximizing long-term success, including techniques for career management and long-term job success, comprehension of the […]

Zero Energy Buildings: The Future of the Built Environment

Read about the transition of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) whose energy generation program supports sustainable infrastructures and the advancement […]

Energy Management in Federal Facilities

Improving energy efficiency in federal facilities is becoming a higher priority as legislation becomes more aggressive. As federal agencies attempt to meet […]

Fire!!

Use this guide to develop, test, and critique an emergency response plan. Gain perspective by reviewing the strengths and oversights of the […]

Leading Through Change: Understanding and Addressing Organizational Behaviors

This white paper provides insight into employees’ reactions to change and the leadership skills needed to succeed through times of unrest. Understand […]

How to Create Long Term Sustainable Operations in Your Facility

Foster and maintain long-term sustainability by assessing the facility’s current state of sustainability, creating a plan that considers external drivers, operational and […]