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Climate Change and Respiratory Health in the Built Environment

WebIt’ no exaggeration to say that if the effects of climate change continue to go unchecked, it will lead to poor human health outcomes. In the following pages, we’ll show how these events are affecting air quality—both indoors and out—and exacerbating chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and severe allergies.

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The Importance of Controlled Ventilation in Schools

WebThe Importance of Controlled Ventilation in Schools. Operations and Maintenance. by. Darryl DeAngelis, EBTRON. June 7, 2023. Proper outdoor air ventilation in schools is crucial for occupant health and well-being. Ventilation rates can vary due to factors like the building's environment and the HVAC system. Measuring and controlling …

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Occupant Health, Safety And Security

WebOccupant Health, Safety And Security. Freedom from danger, doubt or fear.

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Risk Management Archives

WebRisk Management. The responsibility for emergency preparedness, facility resilience and business continuity is central to the role of facility managers, who have the primary concern for the health and safety of the built environment and who serve as …

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Occupancy & Human Factors Archives

WebAugust 28, 2023. By ARC Facilities. In this podcast episode, we delve into the critical topic of workplace safety and the enterprising measures organizations can take to create […] Facility managers are expected to take steps to protect the environment and the people who use the facility while supporting organizational effectiveness and

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It looks like COVID-19 is back, but protection is in your hands

WebHospitalizations are up, schools have experienced shut downs just a few weeks into the academic term, and health experts are warning things may only get worse.

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Landing Get Started

WebBecome part of the largest global FM community. Join IFMA so you can access industry-leading resources from experts in facility management. Step 1. Join IFMA. Join IFMA so you can access to the best thought leadership and industry-leading resources in facility management. Step 2. Sign In To Knowledge Library. Step 3. Access Content And Learn.

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Rethinking campus space planning to better meet post-COVID …

WebCampus facilities management: Rethinking campus space planning to better meet post-COVID needs. Spurred on by the pandemic, Managers of Learning Environments and Technology have had to think on their feet when adapting how they operate. First and foremost, providing a safe and healthy environment for educational activities has become …

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White Paper Archives

WebDecarbonization of the Building Stock and its Operation: The Role of Facility Managers. White Paper. April 22, 2024. By Dr. Andreas Pfnür, Martin Christian Höcker, Jonas Rau, Technische Universitat Darmstadt, IFMA. Decarbonizing building stock and building operations has emerged as a pivotal arena for change.

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Care New England Health System – Clinical Engineering Solutions

WebCare New England (CNE) Health System is an example of a progressive healthcare group who understands today’s complex healthcare technology landscape and need for holistic clinical engineering (CE) strategy. Comprised of three hospitals and other affiliates located in and around Providence, Rhode Island, CNE relies heavily on its healthcare

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Defining High Performance Buildings for Operations and

WebThe main function of preventive maintenance is to keep equipment running reliably and safely, not to increase efficiency (Ring 2008). The principal objectives of preventive maintenance are durability, reliability, efficiency and safety (ASHRAE 1991). Predictive maintenance is form of maintenance based on equipment condition.

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11 Core Competencies of Facility Management

WebProject management is a core skill in facility management and is particularly important because of the wide range of projects assigned to the facility organization. Projects can vary in scope, complexity, duration and financial risk. Sub competencies of Project Management include: planning and design, execution and delivery, and evaluation.

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Top 10 Skills Every Facility Manager Needs to Succeed

WebYou need to understand your responsibility for making sure emergency contact is properly coordinated with physical location. It•s also good to know the basic principles of your state•s tort law, especially where premises liability, personal injury, and employment law are concerned. 8. Insider•s Insight.

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Quantifying the Effect of BIM and COBie for FM

WebBIM-and COBie-based FM is a relatively new approach, and it is necessary to formulate short-term and long-term strategic goals for BIM implementation within an organization. Additionally, it is important for facility owners to determine the method/s of measuring the impact of BIM before the beginning of a project.

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Employee Engagement: The Crucial Role of the Supervisor

WebEmployee Engagement: The Crucial Role of the Supervisor. by. Donna Brown. January 1, 2022. Engaged employees are more productive, more customer-focused and more loyal — and companies with high levels of employee engagement are more profitable, according to a number of studies over the past two decades. While the benefits of …

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Maintenance Costs and Facility Soft Services Practices

WebPaper Overview Benchmarking and metrics are terms that are regularly used in today’s business environment that are often misunderstood. Benchmarking is a continuous and

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