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Lessons from Japan’s Latest Destructive Earthquake for Homeowners, Building Owners, and Facility Managers
The Kyushu earthquake of April 16, 2016 strongly affected wood-frame houses and other infrastructure that was built to world-class standards. Contrary to […]
See Something, Say Something...to Everyone: Crowdsourcing Emergency Communication
Today’s communication systems are often no better than an elementary school phone tree. Property Managers may reach out to the facilities managers, […]
Who Moved the Patient? Remapping the Outpatient Cancer Experience
The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, constructed in 2009, is a five story, 206,000 GSF, outpatient clinic, occupied in 2010. We embarked on […]
(Un)Intelligibility in Workplace Design
This presentation highlights what to be aware of when designing your next workplace and the cost impact of an unproductive employee, addressing […]
Balancing Physical Security and Productivity
This presentation offers actionable items that can be employed to aid in reducing the overall cost of ownership, while also increasing the […]
Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights
This study examines the reasons behind historical fall fatality rates and presents recommendations for mitigation, concluding that FMs must develop, implement and […]
Arc Flash Overview
Defining factors of arc flash, and arc flash regulatory history, electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E), risk assessment, and procedure for safe […]
IFMA Range of Inspections
Enhance your understanding of facility inspections with this overview addressing inspection purposes, types, trends, benefits, and uses of information acquired.
Measuring Ergonomic Program Effectiveness: Lessons Learned at the FDIC
Establish an effective office ergonomics program by identifying and measuring key performance indicators, assessing the effectiveness of office ergonomics processes, and integrating […]
Personal Equipment and Appliances
Eliminate electrical safety hazards in the workplace by educating your team on the top-down responsibilities of electrical safety using these guidelines for […]