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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.

Facility management (FM) often operates behind the curtain, ensuring our workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public spaces function properly. On World FM Day, it's time to spotlight the dedicated professionals who keep our environment safe, efficient, and welcoming.

Kristia Davern is a dynamic leader in facilities management with a passion for shaping environments that truly serve people.

State of Our Schools Report, there's an estimated $85 billion annual shortfall in funding needed to properly maintain and modernize K-12 school facilities.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.