Spottlight on Facility Management

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Integrating place, people, systems, technology and process is no small task.

Making sure that buildings and their services are functioning at peak levels is the mission of the facility manager and staff, and their list of responsibilities is probably filled equally between reactive and proactive measures to make sure the surrounding environment is in a suitable condition to work and thrive. No matter the size of the organization though, engaging outside facility engineering and environmental professionals to become trusted partners will alleviate some of the burdens of critical events and fulfilling strategic initiatives. Whether it’s an imminent compliance issue, or long-term planning, having access to additional technical assistance and experience in projects that may be seldom-done in-house provides real value. In addition to successfully completing projects within time and budget, measuring the success of facility consultants to provide value should include regular discussion of metrics that improve communication and project outcomes.

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Impact of Facility Management
Impact of Facility Management

Integrating place, people, systems, technology and process is no small task.

Facility Planning: Aligning short, mid-, and long-term business plans
Facility Planning: Aligning short, mid-, and long-term business plans

For facility managers, long-term planning may be as long as 20 years in the institutional world or as far-sighted as 10 years in the commercial field depending on the next fiscal downturn, acquisition or merger. Regardless of the cycle, aligning the facility plan with the company business plan is critical to meet the demands of human resources, sales and marketing, research, manufacturing, and of course, finance.  

Tools for the Facility Manager
Tools for the Facility Manager

We are using drone technology, HDS and BIM on our projects to enhance our collaborative relationships for outstanding results.

Managing the Data Center
Managing the Data Center

Are you faced with cool spots or hot spots? Are you providing more cooling than necessary? It may be time to focus on the details of air distribution and find out how a small change in air flow can affect your temperature.

Managing the Risk associated with Hazardous Materials
Managing the Risk associated with Hazardous Materials

The storage, issue, use, and disposal of flammable and combustible materials falls under the rules and regulations promulgated under OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association.