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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...

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One of our 150 maintenance training newsletters .

One of our 150 maintenance training newsletters .

We might have some resources to help with troubleshooting elevators . Our real-world world-class V4 Electrical Troubleshooting Training simulation software use and elevator as one of the three simulations. Also the 3 day PLC (Programmable Logic Control) Seminar is recomended becuase most elevators are...

This survey looks at 17 current issues related to facilities design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Link to: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs018/1102230246032/archive/1104004421642.html

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In my years in this industry, I have learned that continual exposure to training is essential to success. With the varied types of equipment, power sources and technologies that we are deluged with daily, no one person is capable of remembering all of the key aspects of each variable we are charged with...

In my years in this industry, I have learned that continual exposure to training is essential to success. With the varied types of equipment, power sources and technologies that we are deluged with daily, no one person is capable of remembering all of the key aspects of each variable we are charged with...

Doesn't matter what your situation is, I would like to here from you about the biggest problems or difficulties you are facing as a FM. Management problems, funding, staff, safety, operational cost reductions, energy efficiency? What's going on in your world?

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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...

By guest blogger Lindsay Audin One important point facility managers should keep in mind is how a minor system failure, left untended due to a failure to complete a work order, could lead to breakdown of a much larger and more expensive piece of equipment, sometimes causing a serious operational problem...

SAVING ENERGY WHILE INCREASING COMFORT The average air conditioning unit requires more than 3,500 watts of energy while in use. Compare that to a typical ceiling fan that uses only 60 watts at the highest speed setting, and you’ve got a prime opportunity for significant energy savings. Ceilings...

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Check out our blogs, entrepreneur cafe, and case studies at http://bit.ly/a8ZW7g. Let us know what you think, find us on twitter or Facebook too! Why should a significant block of time be scheduled for quarterly strategic meetings when busy executives have so many other pressing responsibilities? Few...

I am a Facilities Specialist with State Farm Insurance and may area of specialization is cleaning and interior maintenance. Ten years ago I was transferred from Corporate Administrative Services to the Design department in Facilities Management. This move was a stroke of genius by one of our forward...

What does workplace reconnaissance mean to you? Gathering pertinent information to make informed decisions leads to greater likelihood of success. I call this task “Workplace Reconnaissance”. Lets look a common scenario. The leader of a business is in the middle of working on something important...

How do you improve car dealership service areas that are traditionally dingy, dark and dull? How would you have done it differently? This is how we recognized the problem, though of solutions, and laid out a plan of action. A dealership decided that their service area misrepresented the overall brand...

These were Resicom's problems, challeges, and solutions to some of our industry specific problems. Other case studies or blogs can be found at http://www.resicomonline.com/blog/. Project Overview Purchasing a shiny, new car is an exciting event. A dealership wanted to highlight that memorable moment...

this newsletter titled Hazardous areas for dusts and flammables is one of our 150 newsletters available.

This uses our advanced electrical troubleshooting trainign software to teach one exmaple of electrical troublshooting. The software is used to improve your skill without having to wait for years of experience to be accumalated. It is also used to evaluate employee's skills. If you have difficulaties...

The Northeast Collaborative for High Performance Schools Operations and Maintenance Guide has been developed by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) and regional stakeholders for use in any existing school facilities, regardless of age. School districts can use this guide to adopt green, healthy...

Cables and cords left lying about can be unsightly and worse -- dangerous -- in the plant, office, home, facility and shop. Here's some tips on corralling the cords and labeling the cable chaos that our electronics culture brings.

It’s very important to label the hard‐working electrical and utility areas in your home, shop, facility or small business for safety. Here are some useful tips.

The Northeast Collaborative for High Performance Schools (Northeast CHPS) is a set of building and design standards for all schools from pre-K through community colleges. It is a guide for the building of energy efficient, environmentally friendly, healthy school facilities. It has been tailored specifically...

Exterior maintenance may be last on your to-do list, but here are some tips to help you through the process....