After multiple postponements and reschedules, you are finally in front of upper management to present your business case upon which you have spent many hours to make it as bullet-proof as possible. It’s your turn, you’re on. You pass the packets around the table, thank them for their time, and start walking them through your […]
Tag: facility management
Fundamentals of FM Webinar
Start 2015 with you and your facility team on the same page… FM360 Online is providing a great training opportunity for the whole team that will provide a baseline understanding of what it takes to develop and manage a robust facility management program. This 45-minute webinar will cover the following and help you to level […]
Fast Track Program
Whether you are starting off in the facility industry, preparing for that next position, or desiring to take your program to the next level, FM360’s Fast Track program can help you by providing coaching & consulting via telephone, video conference, and on-site visits. FM360’s Fast Track Program Approach: Setting a Course – begin with an […]
The 411 on TeleWorking (Part 2) – How…
My first exposure to an organization fully embracing remote working options was Sun Microsystems in 2001. Sun Microsystems had just completed a study that revealed on any given business day 25% of their staff was out of the office sick, traveling, or on vacation. That meant that 25% of their real estate, in the expensive […]
The 411 on TeleWorking (Part 1) – Why…
While teleworking may not be an option for many facility professionals, it is a growing trend that has significant impact on the assets they operate & manage. For example, in 2007 Sun Microsystems reported annual savings of $68 million in real estate costs, $3 million in reduced power consumption, and $25 million in IT expenditures […]
TeleWorking Survey
TeleWorking has been a recent point of discussion in the facility industry over the past months. As such, FacilityU is hosting this survey as part of our research in preparation for an upcoming article(s). If you have implemented, managed, and/or participated in TeleWorking, we encourage you to complete the below survey. [wwm_survey id=”0″] If you […]
Reducing Data Center Cost with an Air Economizer – An Intel Study
See how Intel proved that they could reduce data center utility costs by 67% using outside air economizer with no impact to server failure rates. Intel Study – Reducing Data Center Costs with Air Economizer Plus, here is a Green Grid White Paper further validating Intel’s study. WP50-Data Center Efficiency and IT Equipment Reliability at […]
Test-Taking Tips
The below tips are ones that I have given to folks preparing for IFMA’s FMP & CFM tests and the Building Operator Certification (BOC). However, these tips would be useful to any test you may take. Link to Test-Taking Tips. Provided by John Rimer, CFM of FM360 Consulting and Facility University
Workspace Survey
Keeping occupants safe & productive are two of a Facility Department’s primary duties. The below survey will provide valuable information regarding how customers feel about their workspace and functionality. (Moved Survey template to FM360’s Online Portal, which is available to FM360’s Road Warrior and Fast Track Program members.) Provided by John Rimer, CFM of FM360 […]
Facility Services Survey
Facility Services Survey should be conducted at least annually to a variety of stakeholders. The outcome of the survey will reveal valuable information regarding customer perception and the Facility Department’s service level. (Moved Survey template to FM360’s Online Portal, which is available to FM360’s Road Warrior and Fast Track Program members.) Provided by John Rimer, CFM of FM360 Consulting […]