QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Hospital Drinking Fountain Maintenance
In a healthcare facility, one manager asks for assistance with establishing a maintenance program for drinking fountains.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Chewing Gum Removal
A project manager at a university struggles with the thorough removal of residual chewing gum stuck in porous surfaces.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Labor Rate Calculations
One facility professional asks about calculating pay for maintenance while factoring in types of facilities, individual skills, locations, and costs of living.
. Rates vary with location as it pertains to cost of living.,
Tricks Of The Trade: Comprehensive Audits
Folsom goes through the basic steps of setting up a facility audit program and makes recommendations for a facility management professional in Dubai. From the July 2013 issue.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Energy Management Employee Engagement
While facility managers often institute energy management programs in their buildings, how many actually take the time to survey employees to find out who—if anyone—is actively engaged in the program? One manager is looking for survey assistance.
FM Frequency: A Place Called Subiaco
A sprawling campus in western Arkansas is a vibrant nonprofit, multiuse facility. From the July 2013 issue.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Setting Priorities
A brand new facilities manager asks for constructive advice on how to set priorities for ongoing school maintenance and an upcoming renovation project.
Tricks Of The Trade: Disaster Planning
Folsom explains why leadership is among the most important character traits a manager can exhibit when disaster strikes his or her facility. From the June 2013 issue.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Landscaping Hard Services
A facility management professional in the United Arab Emirates struggles to define hard service landscaping tenders.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Booking Software Templates
Are there any affordable, easy to use tools that can be used for multiple bookings?
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