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In the facility management industry, the term institutional knowledge is used by everyone, along with how to capture it

Learn how training at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport improves safety, career growth & operations through tailored programs.

When extreme weather hits, facility teams are under pressure to act fast, protect people, and keep operations moving. Power goes out. Systems fail. Plans are tested. And when things fall apart, it’s usually not because of the storm—it’s because of missed communication, inaccessible information, or delayed decision-making.

FCAs are a vital step in managing the health and longevity of facilities. Whether you're running a municipality, hospital, school, or industrial plant, use this checklist to guide a successful and data-rich FCA process—powered by ARC Facilities.

Use this checklist to elevate fan satisfaction, improve stadium operations, and keep safety at the forefront—because delivering unforgettable experiences starts behind the scenes.

Most facility teams rely on a Computerized Maintenance Management System CMMS to manage preventive maintenance, assets, and work orders. It checks essential boxes—yet everyday frustrations persist.

Facilities keep buildings safe, running smoothly, and inspection-ready, but retirements and shortages of skilled workers don’t bode well for planning with decades of disorganized institutional knowledge haunting many organizations.

Sometimes, the path to facility management begins with a marketing degree, a dream of being an artist, and a mom who didn’t sugarcoat the risks.

Hospitals and clinics are built for healing—but creating environments that truly promote health goes beyond clinical care.

When an emergency strikes—whether it's a gas leak, active shooter, or natural disaster—seconds matter. The ability to instantly access critical building and equipment information, like shut-off locations and evacuation routes, can mean the difference between swift containment and irreversible damage.

Nikki Dagostino has a laugh that could shake the drywall off a job site—bold, contagious, and completely unedited. She never tries to say the “right thing,” just the real thing – loose, alive and unexpected.

Creating a facility master plan is like piecing together a complex puzzle—one that requires a balance of long-term vision, adaptability, and precision. Whether you're relying on internal resources or bringing in external consultants, the objective remains the same: document your current state, anticipate future needs, and align your actions with organizational goals.