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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 Facility Condition Assessment:
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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Looking at Historic Buildings
from a Facility Management Lens
There are dozens of vital and vibrant universities and hospitals built more than 100 years ago that are still operating today. Historical buildings have challenges associated with documenting existing equipment and shut-off locations....
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A Profile of Amanda Stephens
Building a better platform for career development and furthering facility management knowledge
Amanda Stephens, the Administrative Director of Operations at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, grew up in a small town in Oregon. At her high school, students were required to take shop classes, including auto shop, metal shop, woodworking, so that was Amanda’s initial experience with the trades....
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A Profile of Nicole Sanderson
Developing an Image for Higher Education Facility Management
Some people fall in love with their college campuses and never leave. Nicole Sanderson has found her happy place at the University of Washington Bothell where she earned a BA in Multi-Disciplinary Studies and has held several positions following graduation including program director, fiscal specialist, maintenance & construction coordinator. ...
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Jonathan Westall Facility Chat
MLK Jr. Community Hospital: Fostering Innovation, Inspiration, and Accessibility
Jonathan Westall, Vice President of Ancillary Services at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, is busy adapting to changes within the hospital, meeting with other healthcare professionals at events and conferences across the country, keeping current with statewide healthcare regulations, thinking about what the future holds for healthcare...
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