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A Complete Guide to Commercial Building Maintenance: Checklists, Costs, and Schedules
Commercial building maintenance is essential for ensuring the longevity and safety of a property. Regular upkeep not only prevents costly repairs but also improves energy efficiency, ensures compliance with regulations, and enhances the overall exper…
Reducing Hospital Energy Consumption: Essential Strategies for Facility Managers
Hospitals are among the most energy-intensive facilities, operating 24/7 to provide critical care services while consuming vast amounts of power for heating, cooling, lighting, and medical equipment. Managing energy consumption efficiently is not onl…
Facilities Maintenance Management Essentials: Strategy and Plan
Effective facilities maintenance management is essential for ensuring the longevity, safety, and efficiency of a building’s assets and infrastructure. By implementing a structured approach, organizations can optimize asset performance, reduce unexpec…
How to Create a Facilities Condition Assessment Report
A facilities condition assessment (FCA) report is your go-to guide for keeping your building safe, functional, and well-maintained. It dives deep into your facility’s systems to uncover what’s working, what isn’t, and what needs attention soon. In th…
Improving hospital operations and safety: The critical role of facility management software
Managing a hospital is one of the most challenging tasks in the healthcare industry. Hospitals operate around the clock, requiring seamless coordination of countless processes to provide quality care and ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitor…
Facility condition assessments: Strategies for long-term asset care
Did you know that the average age of commercial buildings in the U.S. is 53 years? As buildings and their systems age, wear and tear become inevitable, leading to costly repairs and operational disruptions if left unchecked. Facility condition assess…
What is asset management in facilities management?
Managing assets in facilities management is more than just fixing things when they break, it’s about being proactive. By optimizing resources and extending asset lifespans, you can create a facility that runs smoothly, saves money, and stays reliable…
What Is Sustainability in Facilities Management?
With governments, businesses, and society as a whole pushing for Net Zero emissions and a reduced environmental footprint, facilities managers are under growing pressure to lead the charge, tasked with not only minimizing environmental impact but als…