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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 […]

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 […]

Project Closeout Checklist

Project closeout checklist template from ARC Facilities

Winter Preparedness Checklist

Use this winter preparedness checklist to properly maintain your facility’s cooling and heating systems, extend the life of your HVAC equipment and […]

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 […]

Keep Your Cool: 5 Tips to Ensure HVAC Efficiency

A properly maintained HVAC system is key to any building’s success. Learn practical tips and best practices to ensure your facilities offer […]

Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks: A Qualitative Analysis of Facility Practices

Qualitative Analysis Benchmarking Report is a comprehensive study that presents the results of the latest Operations and Maintenance benchmarking survey of facility […]