Tag: Operations and Maintenance
U.S. School Facilities Face $85 Billion Funding Gap Annually
New report reveals massive underinvestment in education facilities, identifies solutions to achieve healthier, more sustainable elementary and secondary schools.
Training On Building Systems O&M Expands FM’s View
In 2014, attending a Building Operator Certification program helped shift perspective for the associate director for engineering and utilities at the University of Montana.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: HealthPower From Square D by Schneider Electric
This program focuses on the electrical infrastructure of hospitals to improve safety, as well as operational efficiency.
New Benchmarking Research Shows how Economy, Sustainable Practices Impact Workplace Operations
The International Facility Management Association has released “Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks, Research Report #32,” a study outlining the facility trends affecting workplaces throughout North America. Among the new report’s findings are that the average space per person has risen nearly 40 square feet since 2007 — likely due to recent corporate layoffs — and that companies are adjusting their thermostats higher or lower by an average of one degree Fahrenheit, compared to data from three years ago, in an effort to minimize energy use and cut costs.
Did You Miss Our “Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation” Webinar?
View this free video webinar to learn about different types of smart building solutions, how intelligent asset monitoring can save money with predictive maintenance, and more!
Did You Miss Our “Air Curtains: Conserving Energy And Ambiance At The Door” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn how air curtains save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, support the indoor experience, and conserve ambiance.
[VIDEO] ARC Facilities Overview | Instantly Access and Share Facility Information
The ARC Facilities mobile-first platform & App puts the plan room in your pocket. Building plans, Emergency information, O&M documentation and Compliance information is delivered instantly to on-the-go facilities professionals using mobile devices with no training required.