Tag: preventive maintenane

Presenting to Upstate SC IFMA Chapter – “More Than Glorified Janitors?”

Presenting to Upstate SC IFMA Chapter – “More Than Glorified Janitors?”

Most facility departments are under-funded and under-staffed.  They act as modern-day MacGyvers trying to resolve the decline of aging systems and the increase of operational demands with a piece of gum, a ballpoint pen, and a paperclip – sound familiar?  This lack of resources and seeming disconnect with management perpetuates the costly firefighting cycle in which many organizations find […]

FREE Webinar – Digging Out of Deferred Maintenance – August 25th

FREE Webinar – Digging Out of Deferred Maintenance – August 25th

An all too common encumbrance for facility organizations is the anchor of deferred maintenance and aged systems, relegating facilities to a perpetual state of firefighting.  In this session, we will discuss simple steps to digging out of this pit and progressing the department in a value-driven, proactive direction through establishing and selling a predictable, manageable […]

Continuing Education for BOC Level I & II? Check out “OGT”

Continuing Education for BOC Level I & II? Check out “OGT”

Calling all Building Operators & Engineers…  FM360 is excited to partner with IBOA, the Intermountain Building Operators Association, to provide monthly On-Going Training “OGT”. OGT is monthly, hour-long, educational webinars that will further advance the knowledge and capabilities of building engineers and operators to return value to their employers. OGT counts toward the necessary continuing […]

Preventive Maintenance and Reliability of Low Voltage Overcurrent Protective Devices – Courtesy of Cooper Bussmann

This white paper is courtesy of Cooper Bussmann Abstract – Electrical preventative maintenance and testing is one of the most important aspects to assure the reliability and integrity of electrical distribution systems, as well as the protection of equipment and people. However, preventative maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, specifically with regard to overcurrent protective […]

Proper Application & Maintenance of Molded Case Breakers to Assure Safe & Reliable Operation – Courtesy of Eaton Corporation

The below referenced white paper is courtesy of Eaton Corporation. Abstract – This paper will discuss the importance of reliable and repeatable performance of molded case circuit breakers in today’s power distribution systems. The paper will review existing standards for maintenance of molded case breakers including procedures outlined in NEMA AB4 and IEEE1458. Common misconceptions […]

Webinar – Smart Tools for Smarter Maintenance – Leveraging Predictive Technologies to Optimize Facility O&M

A FREE webinar provided by IFMA regarding the value and use of predictive maintenance (PdM) in facility operations & maintenance. This session will cover several maintenance strategies and describe the benefits of predictive maintenance. We must remember to be smarter when it comes to maintenance and use the best strategies out there. Learn about predictive […]