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Improving O&M with Lean Quality

Facility management involves oversight of an incredible range of support and service functions. Management of these functions is expected to deliver high […]

Closing The Loop on Office Furniture

Review Session Learning Objectives: Know the trends of office furniture over the last 50 years Understand the financial and environmental consequences of […]

Building Analytics: Community College Case Study

Saving energy and reducing utility costs using today’s technologies and best practices has never been more achievable. A key component of the […]

What’s next in operational excellence: Using data to elevate your maintenance roadmap

How to continue to advance your maintenance strategies – using data to better align maintenance to individual assets’ criticality and location and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to Create an Ideal Entryway

Learn how to create a three-step entryway system that considers the role of safety, aesthetics, durability, serviceability, and price while also fashioning […]

Weathering the Winter: Tips for Maintaining Your Fire Protection System

Castle provides specific steps FMs can take to ensure fire protection systems will function properly during cold temperatures, thereby securing the full […]