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How to Preserve an Iconic Building: Harvard Medical School’s Gordon Hall
Iconic flagship university buildings play a special role on American university’s campuses. They are often the visual symbol of the college or […]
Developing an Effective Scope of Work for Operations and Service Contracts
This presentation examines challenges FMs face in preparing a Scope of Work, the “Silver Bullet” of Scope Development, operationally-focused procurement tools, and […]
Using Lean Quality to Improve O&M Performance: Identifying Process Waste
Facility Managers and Service Providers are constantly challenged to identify improvements in O&M service delivery and cost. The use of Lean Quality […]
Proactive Maintenance Strategies for Operational Value
Preventative (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs are central to success and a critical element of effective asset management. A formal program […]
The Truth About Parking Structure Maintenance: How to Protect Your Investment
Most people see the rugged look of a parking structure and assume they don’t require much maintenance. Unfortunately nothing could be further […]
Project Closeout Checklist
Project closeout checklist template from ARC Facilities
Developing the Business Case for Preventative Maintenance: Understand the true ROI of Run to Fail
The Facility Condition Index (FCI) helps FMs understand the overall condition of their assets relative to property value. While FCI has been […]
Condition Assessment Data Collection Form
Use this Excel form to help you conduct a facility condition assessment (FCA).
Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) in Facility Management: Roof Inspections, Safety and More
Drones or UAVs are gaining significant traction in construction and more recently, facility management. Drones can be used to conduct inspections of […]
The How and Why of Benchmarking
While benchmarking is a well-established strategy that organizations have been using to manage performance for almost four decades, the field of facility […]