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A long time argument that I have encountered in the facility field has been, "at what point does a none licensed maintence person or field service technician have to let the licensed person completed an assigned job"? I have heard many different comments on how that is to be determined. Is...

I'm interning at the University of Connecticut and we are currently in the preliminary stages of gathering pertinent information for a facilities/operations overhaul particularly regarding strategic sourcing, inventory and supply chain management processes. Have you or any others you know of recently...

Anyone have any experiences with Grainger? Any thoughts on their performance/skill-set?

I'm an intern in the purchasing department of The University of Connecticut. We are currently undergoing a comprehensive reform process that includes a facilities/operations overhaul particularly regarding strategic sourcing, inventory and supply chain management processes. I was wondering if anyone...

“A Framework for Improving Building Operating Decisions” is a research project being conducted at The University of Reading in partnership with Penn State. The goal of the research is to develop a concise and practical web-based decision support tool to help facility managers and facility...

For a detailed example of an asset management software solution that extends to a complete CAFM / CMMS software system, please visit www.tabsfm.com . Tabs FM offer 40 integrated management modules, covering asset management and planned/reactive asset maintenance. I hope this helps.

What are some ideas, approaches, or trends that you have noticed a change over time while thinking about facility maintenance. How do you think technology has played a role, especially with going green methods? Or what are some of the biggest changes that you have noticed?

Stay away from the sprayed foam. Membrane is the way to go. IF you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. We do not work in that area so it would be impartial information. You can check out our website at www.heidler.com.

I was a facilities program manager for a federal agency and used facility condition assessments conducted by an outside A&E firm (Jacobs Engineering) that used Whitestone Research Life-Cycle Management software. These reports were great for budget defense, justification, and establishing a facilities...

Is anyone going to the BIFM conference in april on 'FM in a Changing World'?

Nominations are now open for the 2010 BetterBricks Awards! The BetterBricks Awards salute the individuals leading the way for high performance commercial buildings with an emphasis on energy efficiency. From the building owners who pay for them, to the designers and engineers who design them, to the...

Recent dramatic changes in the marketplace have resulted in new and growing concerns for building owners: Soaring energy costs are causing operational costs to climb. Growing awareness of environmental concerns is putting pressure on building owners. Attracting good tenants (and talent) is becoming more...

Download a PDF of the page Introduction Creating a best-practice operation-and-maintenance (O&M) program increases the efficiency of facility staff, improves building operational practices, and reduces utility costs. The O&M process helps sustain a building's profitability by reducing costly...

Introduction Activities that improve a building’s energy performance fall into four general categories: enhanced O&M building tune-up commissioning capital projects Best-Practice O&M Program discusses elements of enhanced operation and maintenance (O&M). This document describes the...

High performance schools don't have to cost more. The key is to bring your school's administrators and occupants (students and staff) and your design and construction team together early and create a plan for your high performance school. Please note, the links in this article take you to case...

Download a PDF of this interview Note: The tools and resources discussed in this interview can be found under the Hospital & Healthcare section of the BetterBricks website. Mike Hatten is an internationally known engineer, recognized for his expertise in building energy efficiency and is a principal...

Mechanical equipment in buildings, such as boilers, air-handling units, and motors varies greatly in age, size, type, model, fuel used, and condition. Operating and maintaining that equipment properly ensures that it uses energy as efficiently as possible. Our objective is to present the following types...

When it comes to energy use, grocery stores have traditionally been the hungriest of energy hogs. How else can you chill the ice cream, bake the bread and light the shopping aisles, you ask? Actually, a growing number of newly constructed supermarkets are emerging leaner and more efficient than ever...