The work of a facility manager is often exhaustive at times. As one task is completed, another pops up with even greater urgency. One essential part of any building or facility which is often overlooked in light of handling day-to day issues, is the roof. Roofs are often ignored, yet when left unchecked can cause […]
A lot of noise is made about intelligent buildings; they give the impression that they are found everywhere. But a closer look at the data suggests that most buildings are anything but smart. A core aspect of any ‘smart’ building is energy efficiency but building energy consumption has risen by several measuring indexes over the […]
As the economy re-opened after the painful aftermath of the lockdown, facilities which had long been dormant were slowly re-opened and got into operation. The laborious task of getting facilities fully operational, safe for occupants has several implications for effective facility management. New safety precautions and guidelines have surfaced, which the facility manager is shrewd […]
“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.” -Lenin As a new year rolls in, there are an increasing number of uncertainties plaguing facility management and facility managers. The Covid-19 pandemic, since its arrival and subsequent aftermath, turned the entire facility management industry upside down. Many facilities were shut down […]
Establishing and Implementing a bulletproof facility maintenance program seems daunting, but it is not impossible. As long as the program kicks off in a step-by-step method, it can be faced without trepidation. If the problems are addressed logically, important basics will be taken note of, and the program is sure to address all facility maintenance […]
That industrial production is reliable and sustainable is a key metric for industrial manufacturers. A lot of challenges make this difficult to achieve- power grid failures, blackouts, unforeseen emergencies, facility/plant shutdowns due to repairs, replacements, upgrades, or overhauls. Looking at the spate of pre-existing challenges hampering production, such as the ones highlighted earlier, modern manufacturers […]
Public spaces such as schools and hospitals are witnessing a surge in construction projects all around the world hence the need for construction project safety and security protocols. With 6.7% of the national budget going to education, education construction is estimated to be worth billions in the year ahead. The health sector is not left […]
You use electricity to power your home, but do you understand electrical safety? According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 31,000 home electrical fires occur each year, and with over 180 cases involving electrocution or electricity-related mishaps that could have been avoided, home electrical safety is far too crucial to overlook. Constellation is […]
Hiring a facility manager is a good decision because this means that you are entrusting the management and running of your day-day activities to another person. Good facilities management and maintenance can deliver greater flexibility, sustainability, and adaptability for your organization. Facilities managers are in charge of an organization’s building upkeep and maintenance, attempting to […]
