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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Post-Move Survey
The Post-Move Survey should be completed shortly after occupants move into a new space or office reconfiguration. The results of the survey will help improve future moves and communicate to occupants that the Facility Department values their opinion. (Moved Survey template to FM360’s Online Portal, which is available to FM360’s Road Warrior and Fast Track Program members.) Survey was […]
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 […]
Make a Negative a Positive – Using Failures to Gain Support
No, I’m not trying to teach you any “fuzzy math”; rather I want to talk about failures – yes, those things that blew up on us that we would rather forget. How many of you enjoy getting phone calls from the company president complaining that their office is hot? Or how about the breaker that […]
Webinar – Five Simple Step to Implement an Emergency Response Management Program
Five Simple Steps to Implement an Emergency Response Management Program – hosted by IFMA’s FMCC Presenter: John Rimer, CFM – FM360 Consulting and Facility University
Webinar – Smart Tools for Smarter Maintenance – Leveraging Predictive Technologies to Optimize Facility O&M
A FREE webinar provided by IFMA regarding the value and use of predictive maintenance (PdM) in facility operations & maintenance. This session will cover several maintenance strategies and describe the benefits of predictive maintenance. We must remember to be smarter when it comes to maintenance and use the best strategies out there. Learn about predictive […]