Facility Managers are responsible for what is typically the second largest asset and expense for most organizations – the buildings. Additionally, they have a direct impact on the productivity of the number one asset – its people. Yet, many facility managers do such without being properly equipped. One of the most, if not the most, […]
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CMMS: Realizing the Value
Published in the March/April 2014 edition of IFMA’s Facility Management Journal (FMJ) Follow the this link to read about my recommendations for selecting, implementing, and utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
How Poor Water Quality Can Damage a Facility Infrastructure and How to Address It!
By Bill Berryman Many water quality reports from city water departments and water treatment service providers that provide chemical injection for your HVAC Chilled Water Plants will in some cases produce reports that say your water quality is adequate and would not cause any issues to your systems. This is not always the case as […]
The Forthcoming Millennial Reign
There has been much talk about the exodus of the Baby Boomer generation (born 1946 to 1964) from the workforce, especially as more and more retire – estimated at a rate of 10,000 per day. The resulting impact and stress it will create on businesses and productivity has many worried about the economy and inability […]
Iron Sharpening Iron – Learning From Each Other
As you may discern from some of my other articles, I am a staunch proponent for education and continually broadening our understanding and skill sets for managing the built environment. Given we don’t know what we don’t know, I believe it is incumbent upon us as facility professionals to always be learning and improving our […]
Casting a New Vision for Your Facility Management Program in the New Year
I have to admit I am not one for establishing New Year’s resolutions; however, I do think the New Year does bring about the opportunity to review the successes and failures of the last year and to preview how lessons learned may be applied to address the new challenges that this year has in store […]
Free Class – Implementing a Robust Maintenance Program
This online class will discuss the value of a robust maintenance program and how to implement one, including what defines a robust program. We will review various maintenance strategies, including definitions, and when & how to apply them. This session is part of FM360’s FM101 Online Training Series – The Building Blocks of a Facility Management Program. […]
Free Class – Leveraging & Implementing a CMMS to Drive Better Business Decisions
A CMMS (CAFM/IWMS) is the nervous system of a facility management program and as such is a valuable tool to the department. This class will provide a comprehensive overview of how to utilize a CMMS to manage day-to-day operations and drive business decisions. We will also talk about tips for successfully selecting and implementing a CMMS. This session […]
