As published in the October 2015 edition of Buildings Maintenance & Management magazine.
John Rimer
Fellow Facility Professionals – It’s Time to Raise the Bar
As published in the September 2015 edition of Buildings Maintenance & Management magazine (page 32 – 34)
Capital Replacement Planning
Below are a number of resources related to Capital Replacement Planning, including PowerPoint slide deck and articles. Please contact FM360 if you have any questions. Capital Replacement Program Presentation Slide Deck BOMA Life Expectancy Table No More Firefighting – Planning for Success with a Capital Replacement Program Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail – The […]
Facility Management (FMP) Classes in Spokane
Earn one of the most sought-after facility management credentials in the industry this summer in Spokane! IFMA’s Facility Management Professional (FMP) has experienced nearly 300% growth in the past five years! The FMP provides a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to manage a robust facility management program and is beneficial to those entering the field and the […]
How do You Earn an “A-Grade” at the “C-Level”?
As facility professionals, we are pretty good at reacting in an emergency, dealing with difficult people, figuring out how to get a square peg into a round hole, doing more with less, and many other challenges that fly at us daily. However, the one key area where programs fail or struggle time and time again […]
Playing the “Green” Card – How to Make Green = Green in Facilities…
It doesn’t matter if you are a tree burner, tree hugger, or anything in between. If your organization says “green” or sustainability is important to them, then it is important to you. Does that mean you begrudgingly implement such programs? No, rather leverage those corporate goals and objectives to solicit the resources you need to […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Buildings Through Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning
Commissioning is far more than a checkbox on USGBC’s LEED building certification form or a task that the contractor was supposed to-do according to project specifications. In fact, Commissioning (Cx) and Retro-Commissioning (RCx) are some of the most cost-effective means of ensuring your buildings are performing optimally and efficiently. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) released […]
Under-staffed? Under-funded? How do you get what you need for your Facility Management Program?
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 […]
Join us in Oklahoma City for IFMA’s FMP & CFM classes starting this June!
Want to Expand Your Knowledge and Grow Your Career? Earn one of the most sought-after credentials in the facility industry – IFMA’s FMP and CFM… Did you know? 79% of organizations prefer or require an IFMA credential when hiring, promoting, or making salary decisions about FM professionals 74% of employers feel that the overall reputation […]
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 […]