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When we think about schools, we often picture classrooms filled with eager learners, playgrounds buzzing with energy, and parent-teacher meetings fostering community connections.

Emergencies in K-12 schools often raise critical concerns about preparedness and response. In January 2024, a burst pipe at a combined middle and high school in Washington flooded the campus, forcing district-wide closures for 265 students.

Real-world examples of how facilities are using tech to streamline and improve facilities management were shared in Facility Insights: Lessons Learned and Winning Strategies, a recent webinar led by David Trask from ARC Facilities.

Tracking and maintaining thousands of pieces of equipment while dealing with ongoing retirements is adding stress for short-staffed facilities teams, facing massive losses of institutional knowledge.

MJ Manju got her start in facility management with a background in electrical engineering, where she quickly noticed a big problem—manufacturers need help with productivity. 

Sharon Harrington spent 25 years in facility management before retiring and, like many, she entered the field unexpectedly.

College campus facility directors have been instrumental in discovering creative and unexpected ways to utilize the ARC Facilities app to streamline their operations and innovate in unexpected ways in areas outside buildings. Here are some inspiring examples and the potential for future applications.

The ARC Facilities latest release harnesses the power of advanced AI to revolutionize access to facilities information. Equipped with powerful new features, our platform transforms how you handle every challenge, from emergency response to equipment repairs.

Facility operations management is evolving, and instant access to critical facility data is the key to efficiency. Outdated paper-based systems slow down response times, increase errors, and hinder collaboration. By leveraging facility management software, teams can streamline maintenance, enhance emergency response, and ensure seamless knowledge transfer. Discover how real-time access to facility information can transform operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency. Stay ahead with smarter, faster facility management solutions.

Did you know that roughly half of U.S. public school buildings are over 50% years old, and 53 of school districts report needing major renovations?

From the vibrant landscapes of Colombia to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, Laura Berrio-Sanchez, the Director of Facilities for Hines has grown and innovated in the facility management industry through hard work, persistence, and creativity.

Leo Gehring's facility management career started with an unexpected path when he joined the Army as a medic in 1966 to avoid being drafted into the infantry.