How to Maintain the Roofs of Commercial Buildings
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 […]
The Arrival of “Smart” Buildings
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 […]
Employing Modular Units for the Continuity of Industrial Production
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 […]
5 Ways to Effectively Manage Vendor Contracts
Negotiating, creating, storing, and keeping track of vendor contracts is what vendor contract management is all about. The 5 ways to effectively manage vendor contracts is often a standardized process that ensures two things; offering control of contract risks and streamlining contract renewals when required. Outsourcing is getting increasingly popular in facilities management and building […]
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Its Importance for Facility Managers
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is the quality of the overall environment of any building, taken to include the air, lighting, physical health and well-being of the occupants of that building. IEQ is connected to environmental factors that have the potential to affect an individual’s health. It is strongly correlated to “Sick Building Syndrome” (SBS). Persons […]
Introduction to Estate Management
Introduction to Estate Management – What is Estate Management? Estate management involves the assessment, acquisition, development, marketing of a commercial property, including offices, shops, hotels. Estate management is not limited to commercial properties alone. It also includes the management of residential buildings. In simple terms, estate management is the management of urban and rural buildings […]
7 Building Maintenance Trends for Businesses in 2021
Building maintenance is the process of ensuring that buildings and other assets have a great appearance and perform at peak efficiency. Inadequate maintenance can lead to decay, degradation, and decreased performance, affecting the health and safety of users, tenants, and others in the area. For this reason, it is important to adopt good building maintenance […]
5 Tips To Keep Your Facility Running During A Major Renovation
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10 Ways To Proactively Keep Pests Out Of Your Facility With Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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5 Signs that You Need To Change Your CMMS Provider
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