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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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A Profile of Melissa Natalizia
Leading with Light in Healthcare Facility Operations
Melissa Natalizia, Senior Manager, Facility Operations, at a healthcare facility in Arizona, brings a cool head and an air of calm to the healthcare facilities environment....
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School Districts Receive $32 Million in Grants to Improve Facilities
Grants from Department of Education's School Infrastructure Program to Help Improve Facilities and Address Energy Needs
Education departments in several states received grants to improve facilities....
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Revolutionizing Facility Operations:
Smart Tech Solutions for Real-Time Asset Updates and Field Verification
Filling in gaps seems to be a consistent theme in facility management as we encounter knowledge gaps between veteran team members and those getting started, gaps in recruitment and retention, and technology gaps. Everyone agrees that technology in the facilities industry plays an integral role in daily operations....
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A Profile of Lisa James
Balancing Action & Communication On Campus
Lisa James has always benefitted from sports in her life to balance free time, academic studies, and professional development in the field of facility management. Lisa is the Associate Vice President, Facilities and Campus Services at Cornell University....
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A Profile of Melissa Petracca
A Unique Peacock in the Field
Melissa Petracca graduated from college, then realized she didn’t want to go to grad school, so she switched to finance. She worked in wealth management for seven years, but she was let go. Sounds like an OMG moment, but instead she found an amazing opportunity to care for people and their environments at Matheny Medical and Educational Center. ...
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