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A Profile of Marilyn Thomas
Aspiring Architect Turned Facilities Maestro
From the age of seven, Jamaican born Marilyn Thomas wanted to be an architect. She envisioned herself as the world's most renowned architect, like Frank Lloyd Wright. She enrolled in the Caribbean School of Architecture, located in Kingston Jamaica, doing four years to earn her degree in Architectural Studies....
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A Profile of Mimoza Novaj
Driven Adaptable Construction Leader
There are many routes that lead to careers in facility management and they’re all valuable because the industry is constantly evolving. Those who succeed may have been exposed to the skilled trades at an early age, gotten their start through volunteering at their local school, or were fascinated with building operations....
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A Profile of Maria Ruiz
Weaving Diverse Expertise into a Tapestry of Success
Maria Ruiz gained valuable facility customer service and operational experience from an unlikely source – pitching in at Bloomingdale’s hosiery and high-end infant clothing departments in New York City....
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A Profile of Lisa Trayter
Passionate, Skilled, Community-Oriented Professional
Lisa Trayter, Director of Facilities and Transportation for the Yough School District has a diverse background that uniquely qualifies her for her role....
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A Profile of Melanie Ford
Passionate Construction Leader and Advocate
Melanie Ford planned to pursue architecture when she entered college but after two years in the architecture program found that she enjoyed her Building Science classes more than her design classes. ...
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Celebrating World FM Day with the people
The ability to positively impact a person’s day is one of the most potent reasons to celebrate World FM Day. ...
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Blueprints of Success
Facility Master Planning in Changing Landscapes
Creating a facility master plan is a puzzle with many moving parts – timing, collaboration, research, writing, editing, metrics, and a deep knowledge of the intended audience. While some seek help from outside organizations, others count on internal teams for checks and balances. Whichever route you take, the bottom line is that the plan should reflect the current state of your facility, projected changes that may occur over time, and a set of prioritized tasks and responsibilities....
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Learning to Love the Process
How To Jump Start Facility Familiarity
Starting a new job is always awkward. Each of us brings a unique perspective. Being a newcomer to facilities is often about taking small strides, every day, with devotion and consistency, rather than trying to make giant leaps in the first three months....
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A Profile of Nicki Harwood
Emergency Manager, Trailblazer, Networker
Nicola (Nicki) Harwood, the Manager of Emergency Management and PBX, City of Hope, is a graduate of the facility management school of hard knocks, a collector of experiences, a world traveler born in England, and a thoughtful conversationalist. ...
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Redefining The Facility Management Experience
Sure, there are institutions that offer degrees in facility management, but many individuals often gain their initial experience in building management from multiple points and perspectives. Some have started off as administrators, some have trade backgrounds, and others have learned on the job. The beautiful thing is that no two facility management jobs are identical and there’s no preferred path. While you could know everything about HVAC, you might know virtually nothing about how to keep patients or students safe during an emergency, or how to plan a budget....
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Truth, Transparency, and Trust
Keys to Successful Information Sharing
One of the largest hidden costs in Facilities Management comes from external vendor costs -- specifically their labor and time. Specialized technicians for complex trades and projects may be brought in on an as-needed basis to support existing facilities teams. Their expert knowledge and specialization are useful for certain situations. ...
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Facilities To-Do List:
Spring Edition Insights
With Spring a couple of weeks away, and the weather improving in some parts of the country, it’s an opportune time to look at seasonal facilities to-do lists from a variety of perspectives....
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