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As part of the Clout cover story in the August 2010 issue of Building Operating Management , the editors interviewed 10 facility managers who used good communications, strategic thinking and other ways to increase their clout. Check out our audio slideshows: How FMs Get Clout .

Plant operators, building maintenance personnel and service technicians are continually faced with the convergence of the many technologies that are currently employed to operate our buildings' mechanical systems. From emerging wireless technologies, the millennial integration of electronic systems...

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Greetings, I'm looking for help. I am developing a learning plan at DePaul University and have been asked to perform a couple of interviews. My second interview was unable to make the appointment and I need to complete one more this weekend. Below are the questions if anyone would like to participate...

These four habits can help FMs develop clout. Or influence. Or credibility. Or respect. Or just be more successful on the job. 1. Steal someone else’s idea. The fact that you’re reading this suggests that you’ve already bought into this idea. There’s nothing wrong with scouring...

I am wondering if there are specific temperature guidelines we can use to establish a campus wide "temperature policy". I haven't found anything on the ASHRAE or BOMA websites which specifically addresses this question.

Follow the show on twitter - http://twitter.com/facilities_expo - to learn the contest details and get updates about the show. See everyone in Vegas in October. Go to www.facilitydecisions.com for conference session details and a list of exhibitors. Registration is free.

In conjunction with the annual meeting of the National Association of Power Engineers , there will be 4 half-day technical training opportunities presented: - Intro to Green Buildings and LEED-EB - Scroll Compressor Fundamentals - Cooling Tower Maintenance & Water Treatment - Energy Conservation...

Tracing its local roots back to 1915, the New York State Association of the national Association of Power Engineers's history of providing training and brotherhood, and raising the station of power engineers is renown. This year's NYSA annual meeting is scheduled for June 4-6 at the Georgian...

With six on-line courses available, NAPE's latest offerings are scoring high praise from the participants. Courses include: - Basic Boiler Plant Operations - Advances Boiler Plant Operations - Water Treatment - A/C and Refrigeration Plant Operations - Steam Turbines - Gas Turbines and Co-generation...

Take a look at some of the latest sessions added to the NFMT conference line up. Attend any of these sessions, or the 110 other sessions, for free. Click on the session title for more information. For a complete listing of all NFMT conference sessions please go to www.nfmt.com . Tuesday: T1.45 9:00-9...

With fewer and fewer technical schools and apprentice programs effectively covering pneumatic controls, today's commercial landscape does not contain a tremendous number of people who know how to deal with pneumatic controls. Pneumatic controls have been losing favor at an increasing rate over the...

Hope you can swing by the AFE booth at NFMT this year as we will be celebrating 10 years of support by the best trade show for our industry. Just think about all that has happened to the facilities management industry in the last ten years. 911, increased security needs, transition of workforce, hurricanes...

Good question- Bet there are some AFE New England Members who can share their reasons why they joined AFE.

http://afe8.org/chaptersnew/fileuploads/Region8Bios.pdf Click on Bios above These are dedicated professionals who do more than do their job. They work to build an association where pros can exchange and meet in person in New England at various chapter meetings, tours, workshops. Successful leaders can...

Sad part is when new employees start a job they have limited opportunities to connect with very influential leaders in the facilities sector. By attending AFE functions, and going to behind the scene tours, new talent can exchange ideas, strategies and approaches together. More details on getting involved...

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You may have seen my previous posts, dealing with the need for continuing education toward the provision of certifications and licensing in the field of power engineering. I've attempted to underscore the need for a more highly trained and professional work force in our commercial facilities. Now...