A Facility Manager Can’t (Or At Least Shouldn’t) Do It Alone: Businesses of all industries and sizes find themselves in familiar predicaments: exhausted, items slipping through the cracks, needlessly frustrated, and short on time. Sounds like you need an office admin. Administration is a broad field, and titles are often vague among people who...
As a facility manager, you make several significant decisions constantly, and when it comes to building maintenance, roofing can be one of the more costlier considerations. So, in the spirit of making an informed decision, it’s best to bring in a Roofing Consultant. But what value does an industrial roofing consultant bring? What is...
If you’re a commercial roofing company, chances are you’ve had to engage subcontractors to perform some of the roofing jobs you’ve landed. So when it comes to evaluating subcontractors as vendors, it’s crucial to ask detailed questions to ensure their qualifications for the job. These are some areas you should cover in your screening:...
A couple weeks ago, several of our team members flew from our headquarters in Omaha, NE, to Las Vegas, NV, for the International Roofing Expo 2024…or “IRE” if you’re in the industry. We spent several days taking workshops and classes, touring the expo hall, and eating out with some of our vendors. (By the...
The facility management profession is one of the most underrated and least exposed. To succeed at this role, you would have to excel at communicating, leading, yet also be technical and able to oversee the trades. You are answering to your direct supervisor and in some sense, to the building occupants you serve. Not...
Facility managers are responsible for various tasks, including maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for employees and visitors. This includes complying with all applicable regulations, and there are several new ones that you’ll need to know for 2024. Several new regulations have been enacted in recent years, and here are a few of...
You should expect significant changes in 2024 if you’re a facility manager. With more and more companies requiring previously remote employees to come back into the office, this will significantly affect their job role in maintenance and planning. Here are some significant changes and trends for facilities management in 2024. Adoption of Smart Building...
So while many people typically associate coatings with roofing surfaces, they can also be used on grain bins and grain silos. In fact, they are a very popular choice for protecting these structures from the elements and extending their lifespan. Over time, wear and tear from weather can cause leaks. This affects the quality...
If you’re in the facilities management space, chances are you’re looking to create efficiencies in your role to optimize the buildings you manage. Some features that you may be looking for in a CAFM or CMMS product include: Asset management You’ll want a CAFM or CMMS tool to track and manage assets like your...
If you’re a building or facilities manager at a commercial or industrial company then these are some tradeshows you should consider for next year. Tradeshows for facilities managers is a great way to see new products and services, network with other professional in the field, and learn about the latest trends to stay ahead....
