Blogs
Profile of Kayla Gottschalk
Experience Gatherer, Entrepreneur, Visionary
Kayla Gottschalk has built a solid foundation for a fantastic career in facilities management, starting with four years of drafting classes in high school, getting a BA in facility management from Ferris State University, and exploring inspiring spaces during stints with Haworth and Steelcase, manufacturers of furniture for offices, hospitals, and classrooms. Kayla is optimistic about the facility management industry....
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A Profile of Shalita Myrick
Creative Solutions for Revolutionizing Facilities
Shalita Myrick, a principal facilities project manager at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, stumbled into facilities management. After graduating from Spelman College as a political science major, she intended to pursue a career in law....
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A Profile of Tia Freiburger
Taking Sports Facility Management to A New Tier
Tia Freiburger, the senior manager for facilities and operations for apparel manufacturer Under Armour, transitioned to corporate America following a 20-year career in collegiate sports and recreation facility management which included renovation of existing buildings and expansions....
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The Next Big FM Challenge in Higher Education
Colleges are facing a crisis that directly impacts student learning, safety, and continuity of operations as institutions are losing the staff who are responsible for maintaining equipment that keeps buildings up and running....
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Facility Chat with Nico Viola
Holden Forests & Gardens: Facility Planning for Birds, Plants, Animals and People
Facility Chats is all about hearing from the front lines in facilities management. One topic that’s critical to the success of facilities management is budgets and planning. We talked to Nico Viola, the director of facilities for Holden Forests & Gardens (HFG) which consists of Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden in the Greater Cleveland area in Northern Ohio....
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BUILDING INFORMATION LIBERATION!
ARC Facilities Revolutionizes Building Information Access, Freeing Technicians to Be More Productive on the Go
Facilities are filled with information – in people’s heads, on shared drives, on scraps of paper – making it hard to reach the hands of technicians in the field who need building info to make critical equipment, maintenance, and safety-related decisions....
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A Profile of Reese Spindle
Excellence and innovation in Facilities, Financials, and Operations
Reese Spindle has had a lot of different roles throughout her career. One powerful thread ties her story together – the ability to drive process improvement, change management and expertly deal with anything finance related – no matter the industry....
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Empowering Airport Facilities Teams for ADA Compliance:
Mobile Apps and Innovative Solutions
In recognition of the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disability Pride Month, White House officials discussed ways to help people using wheelchairs navigate through airports via the Airport Terminals program which also addresses the aging infrastructure of the nation’s airports....
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Stadium Facilities Teams:
Behind-The-Scenes Heroes for Memorable Fan Experiences
While fans are waiting in line thinking about hot dogs vs. nachos, finding their seats, checking out the larger-than-life digital scoreboard and settling into the game, there are many moving pieces, parts, and people behind-the-scenes working in stadium facilities teams....
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Navigating Emergency Scenarios:
Tips for Facilities Teams to Stay Proactive
With their up-close-and-personal knowledge of facilities, relationships with first responders and security team members, and daily interactions with the folks who live and work in our buildings, facility teams play an essential role in effective emergency preparedness....
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Maximizing Operational Performance with FCAs:
The Role of Precise FCAs and Equipment Inventory Management
Many organizations, including municipalities, schools, hospitals, and manufacturers are currently or planning to do a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA). These assessments are critical for preservation of physical infrastructures and prioritizing capital expenditures, maintenance, and repairs....
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Top Four Safety Tips for 4th of July
Ensuring people’s safety is #1 on the list of all facilities managers, but special occasions like the 4thof July demand elevated safety consciousness with fireworks, outdoor events, and increased foot traffic....
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