Tag: John Rimer

CMMS is not a Four-Letter Word

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, […]

Architectural Trends – Designing for Function & Productivity

Architectural Trends – Designing for Function & Productivity

I know what you’re thinking, “What’s a facility guy doing writing about architecture?” “I thought architects and facility managers are supposed to be enemies…” While the two professions have typically collided in the past, trends in our industry are thrusting our two worlds back together – and shouldn’t they be? When you take a step […]

The Forthcoming Millennial Reign

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

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

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 […]

John Rimer, CFM – FM360

John Rimer, CFM – FM360

John Rimer, CFM is president of FM360, LLC and has over 20 years’ facility management experience in a variety of capacities and industries.  He uses his breadth of knowledge and diverse expertise to provide a comprehensive perspective to his clients and students. John has implemented and managed facility programs for companies, such as Intel, Microsoft, JP Morgan […]

Perception is 9/10ths Reality – Managing Customer Expectations and Perception

Perception is 9/10ths Reality – Managing Customer Expectations and Perception

How much easier would your job be if you could use the Jedi mind trick?  “You are not cold, the temperature is just right.”  “You enjoy your gray cubicle with dim lighting.”  “You don’t really need that dry erase board hung today.”  Okay, come back to reality…  The truth is you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) […]