FM360 is excited to reconnect with our industry’s professionals and friends at IFMA’s World Workplace in Charlotte, NC on October 3rd & 4th. Please visit us at our booth on Victory Lane to learn more about FM360’s Consulting Services and the upcoming launch of facilityU, your online resource for facility industry education. Also, for my […]
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FM360 Participating in Corporate Facilities Council WWP Discussion Panel
Real Life Conversations Corporate Wellness Programs 10.03.2018 | Charlotte, NC | 8:00 a.m. Join IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council at World Workplace in Charlotte for our annual “Real Life Conversations” panel. This year, our topic is Corporate Wellness Programs. As our lives become more fast-paced and stressful, the workplace has significant impact on the physical and mental […]
Emergency Preparedness – A Plan for Failure…
While much of our corporate focus is on catastrophic events that grab headlines, such as active shooters and major storms, not much attention is given to the incidents that affect facilities on a routine basis. Not to minimize the tragedies that result from such events, as we should all remain vigilant in preparation and prevention, […]
FAQs of CMMS
As discussed in the November/December 2017 issue, Make It Click, FM technology has grown by leaps and bounds the past few decades. Maintenance management systems, such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Integrated Work Management System (IWMS), are no exception. However, when it comes to these applications, many facility professionals are unsure whether or […]
Make It Click – It’s Time to Catch Up with Technology
As found in the November/December 2017 issue of IFMA’s Facility Management Journal (FMJ). The facility management industry has grown by leaps and bounds the past few decades; the most significant being the advance of technology in the built environment. One’s inner geek cannot help but get excited when considering the capabilities available at our fingertips […]
Free Webinar – Selling the Value of Facilities Management
In spite of efforts to develop and present bulletproof business cases, we often fall short when it comes to “closing the deal.” Selling the merit of a business case does not start at the executive meeting; rather it is an on-going, active effort that is a primary duty of a facility manager. During this presentation, […]
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 […]
CMMS is not a Four-Letter Word
With implementation failure rates ranging from 50% to 80%, it is no wonder that many may consider “CMMS” a four-letter word. In my experience, I have seen numerous failed Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) implementations or very slow implementations (some of you are nodding in agreement…). Additionally, I have rarely seen an organization robustly using […]
CMMS – A Necessary Business Tool for Today’s Facility Manager
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, […]
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).