Lead by Example

February 6, 2023

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional -John C Maxwell Growing a capable team of leaders is vitally important to the success of any facilities manager who can’t be everywhere 24/7. Helping your facilities management team cross that great divide from …

Categorized: Plant operations

The benefits of sanitation and housekeeping at your workplace

January 30, 2023

Jan 30, 2023 Wiping a counter with a bleach solution is an example of sanitizing. Although the words “cleaning” and “sanitizing” are often used interchangeably, there is a big difference between both processes. Cleaning can be defined as the physical …

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Managing Plug Loads Saves on Energy Costs at Your Facility

January 22, 2023

Jan  22, 2023 Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that can make the biggest differences between a positive or negative line item on a facility manager’s operations budget. Take, for example, the unobtrusive plug load. It’s defined as energy used by …

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Scaling back the build up

January 8, 2023

Scaling back the build up    Jan 8, 2023 Facility managers (FM) in charge of maintaining chillers, boilers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, compressors or condensers know it’s not a matter of if they’ll have to deal with scale buildup, but when. Scale …

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Lunchroom Challenges

December 19, 2022

Lunchroom Challenges One of the challenges facilities face with the lunchroom is that employees are not as vigilant about hand washing, as they would be in other rooms like the restroom. This makes the area a breeding ground for germs. …

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Zero Cellphone Use

November 23, 2022

Cell phones are incredibly useful for a whole host of reasons. Most people could not imagine working or even getting through a typical day without them, but there’s a dark side to this tech. There are, as Tristan Harris said …

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Under the Sea: Why an Aquarium just might help your facility

October 25, 2022

Fish tanks are popping up in more and more facilities, offices, and waiting rooms across the country. While this may appear to be a new design trend, studies show that aquariums offer actual health benefits for employees. Here are some …

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Go Green: Plant life at the Office

October 11, 2022

Plants and workspaces are a good match. The benefits we experience around plants include enhanced self-esteem, reduced stress levels, and feelings of revitalization. Plants can add organic character to an office environment, improve productivity and creativity. What is horticulture? This …

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Clinical Engineering Helps Reduce Costs

May 23, 2022

Clinical engineering equipment is often one of the most expensive things for a healthcare facility to maintain. The consequences of machine failure can range from inefficiency to a compromised patient, so it’s important to make sure every machine is working …

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Cafeteria Options for Facilities

May 16, 2022

Facility Managers are responsible for everything from security and maintenance to individual employee needs. This includes creating a successful menu for daily operations containing easy to prep and simple to serve food items. A menu should be cost-effective and exciting …

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