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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. AkitaBox articles below.
COVID-19: How To Disinfect Your Buildings According To CDC and EPA Guidelines
Cleaning procedures can reassure occupants that your spaces have been properly disinfected to eliminate COVID-19 and other contagions. Here’s the easiest way to standardize your organization’s cleaning processes and enable a safer return for everyone in your facilities.
AkitaBox Introduces DeepClean Assurance Software
This cloud-based software application drives cleanliness best practices in buildings, driven by disinfection guidelines set forth by the CDC and U.S. EPA.
Work Order System Streamlined
For the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, AZ, software tool expands visibility into work orders and equipment maintenance.
5 Building Management Software Types (And Which One You Should Use)
CMMS, CAFM, IWMS, EAM — What’s the difference? If your organization is in the market for a facility management software, make sure you choose the option that best suits your organization’s needs.
AkitaBox Helps Healthcare Institutions Battle COVID-19 Crisis
AkitaBox's facility and infrastructure management platform will help healthcare providers identify units within their facilities which could be converted to COVID-19 units.
How To Tackle Deferred Maintenance And Avoid Costly Downtime
Deferred maintenance can create expensive, time-consuming issues for your organization. If your team is struggling to get ahead of your backlog, use the resources in this article to start breaking the cycle today.
Fire Safety System Inspections: 4 Unexpected Ways To Prepare Your Organization
Annual fire safety system inspections are an expected and much-anticipated occurrence for businesses and organizations. While fire life safety inspections may not be considered the most exciting part of operations, they are necessary to promoting safety for your building’s staff, visitors and occupants.
How To Ace Your Inspections And Maintain Building Compliance
Inspections don’t have to be scary or intimidating. Get helpful insight, a list of action items, and free tools to guide your organization to a constant state of compliance today.
Create Your Organization’s Emergency Response Plan Today (Free Tools Inside)
In an emergency, the actions you take within the first few minutes will largely dictate the severity of consequences to follow. Unexpected situations can happen at any time, which means your company needs a plan of action in order to minimize damage and loss. Learn how to create an effective emergency response plan for your business today.
5-Step Guide To Creating A Business Continuity Plan That Works
Businesses rarely get advance notice when disaster strikes. Without a plan of action, an organization can struggle to recover, or worse, go out of business for good. The good news is that organizations can help protect themselves from the consequences with a business continuity plan.
Facility Management Salary Round-up (And A Free Resume Template)
Pursuing a facility management career is an excellent move, especially for people who are looking for a job that’s fast-paced, reliable, and challenging.
Tech Trends In Facility Management: The 2019 Total Geek’s Guide
If you’re looking to read more about the latest in facility management technology, you’ve come to the right place. Here are seven top tech trends to look out for this year.
What Is Preventive Maintenance? Free Tools Inside
Here’s the true definition of preventive maintenance (PM), along with resources for creating a plan for your own facility.
How To Calculate Square Footage In Your Facility, The Easy Way
Inaccurate square footage metrics can lead to major issues, including complications with building projects and excess spending across multiple facilities.
3 Ways To Reduce Building Maintenance And Operations Costs
Building owners generally view maintenance as a sunk cost. Money is spent on urgent problems, and this becomes a costly endeavor as buildings age. As building operators, you have the power to leverage maintenance to maximize the value of your facilities and increase business revenues.
5 Surprising Ways Video Surveillance Can Benefit Your Facility
Did you know that security cameras provide a variety of other unexpected benefits? Learn five surprising ways facility managers can use video surveillance systems to benefit their facilities. Also, grab your copy of the 2019 Safety and Security Plan Guide.
5 Steps To A Successful Facility Condition Assessment
Facility managers should use an FCA as part of a technical investigation, to review assets or systems looking into the root causes of deterioration, and as a source for determining a building's replacement value.
The 5 Biggest Innovations In Facility Management Technology
Learn about the five biggest innovations in facility management technology we've seen this year. Plus, get a free ebook on more technology trends!
8 Questions To Ask Before Replacing Your Facility Assets
Local energy conservation initiatives are a great way to save money when you purchase new assets or fixtures. Here are answers to your most commonly asked questions and a handy asset replacement cheat sheet.
Three Technology Trends In Facility Management This Year
Technology should make it easier to implement preventative maintenance plans and keep your workers and facility occupants safe. Learn about three technology trends in facility management and grab your free copy of the facility manager’s software comparison guide.
