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Test-Taking Tips

Below are a few test-taking tips that are applicable to most tests in the industry.  I hope these help you in pursuing any related credentials and/or certifications. •Watch for EXTREME words (e.g. always, never, most, all, etc.) •Identify KEY WORDS that describe and color the question/answer •Pick the “Better” of the two; may not necessarily […]

IFMA’s FMP Project Management – Kansas City, KS – September 29th-30th

Course Overview: This course is designed to cover Project Management, one of the four modules needed for the FMP designation. Course Duration:  2 days, 8:30 am – 5 pm   Instructor:  John Rimer, CFM, – Founder & President of Facility University (facilityu.com) and FM360 Consulting.  John has over 17 years’ facility management experience in a variety of capacities […]

From Boiler Room to Board Room by Brad Howlett, CFM

From Boiler Room to Board Room by Brad Howlett, CFM

Let’s face it—the facilities management industry has been undervalued since buildings became more than shells.  While facilities specialists and operators realize this, usually top brass does not.  Buildings are believed to be static, boring, and simple, so why should they pay a business manager to run the facilities department when any ol’ janitor will do? […]

No More Firefighting – Planning for Success with a Capital Replacement Program

No More Firefighting – Planning for Success with a Capital Replacement Program

  Published in the July/August 2014 issue of IFMA’s Facility Management Journal (FMJ), this article discusses the need for a Capital Replacement Program and provides simple steps on how to implement one.  Follow this link to read more: No More Firefighting Sign-up for the FM360 Newsletter…  

Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning – Helping You Get the Most Out of Your Facilities

Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning – Helping You Get the Most Out of Your Facilities

Below is a link to the presentation given by John Rimer at IFMA’s 2013 World Workplace in Philadelphia. FM360 – Cx Presentation 2013   For more valuable articles and resources such as this, visit FM360Online.com and sign-up for FM360’s Newsletter.