Ways to Reopen and Restore a Dormant Facility
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 […]
Uncertainties plaguing Facility Management
“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 […]
Implementing a Bulletproof Facility Maintenance Program
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 […]
Construction Project Safety and Security
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 […]
Importance of Facility Management on Investment and Running Cost of a Building
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 […]
Facility Management Duties and Responsibilities
Roles, duties and responsibilities are integral aspect of every profession and is a subject that one planning to choose or already practicing a discipline should not just be acquainted and familiar with but study it often in order to be effective and deliver in that profession. Facilities management just like every other has his own […]
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 […]
Best Practices for Facility Condition Assessment – Checklists & Software
Facility Condition Assessment Checklists A facility condition assessment checklist or a facility condition assessment template is a list used to evaluate the condition of a facility or building. Following the best practices for facility condition assessment along with a well structured checklist ensures that important details of the facilities condition assessments are not left out. […]
How to Investigate an Accident in HSE
Accident investigation and reporting is an important aspect of HSE (Health, Environment and Safety). Preparing to handle accidents through carrying out workplace incident investigation procedures shows that organizations comply with HSE policy at the workplace and are concerned about the health and safety of their employees.Organizations should have safety officers who are trained staffs who […]
