Catastrophes and major building maintenance problems will happen, but smart sensors can help reduce this risk. Preventative building maintenance relies on understanding existing facility assets and ongoing monitoring. Facilities Managers that understand this principle can successfully mitigate the risk of losses due to a catastrophe.
Read More..Creating a Successful Predictive Maintenance Program from Scratch
A predictive maintenance program can have significant ROI and reduce stress on your Facilities Management department. A well-thought-out predictive maintenance program can allow Facilities Managers to achieve strong ROI and a significant reduction in maintenance costs, which may be as high as 25 percent, reports Deloitte. However, missteps and program development may lead to frustration, […]
Read More..Best in Class Facility Management: Habits of Successful Facility Managers
Facility managers are critical to maintaining your brand’s image. They oversee maintenance, ensure your facility is in tip-top shape, leverage the power of modern technology to lower costs, refine your team’s talent and ensure success. Having the right facility manager for your company is key to lasting return on investment, and the key to best in […]
Read More..Maintenance Issues That Guests Don’t See: 5 Essential Checks in Preventative Maintenance
Although guests may not see certain parts of the facility, inspecting unseen areas are still integral steps in an effective preventative maintenance program. Depending on the specific type of maintenance, preventative maintenance can contribute big savings to your organization’s bottom line. By some estimates, savings at least could be as high as 18 percent, but […]
Read More..5 Things About Predictive Maintenance Every Facility Manager Needs to Know
Predictive maintenance might sound scary, but every Facilities Manager needs to know these few things to help make it less frightening Predictive maintenance is associated with a 25-percent increase in employee productivity, as well as 70 percent decreases in asset breakdown, and an overall reduction in maintenance costs of up to 25 percent, reports Deloitte. […]
Read More..How to Retrofit Facilities for Analytics-Based Service Without the Stress
The decision to embrace advisory services, smart building solutions and analytics can be implement easily efficiently and with less stress. Analytics can help Facilities Managers meet the increasing demands of customers, reduce facilities spend, and keep stakeholders happy. Unfortunately, the path to analytics includes the need to retrofit facilities, and Facilities Managers lack the time […]
Read More..Building an Effective Preventive Maintenance Program
The reason for implementing an effective preventive maintenance program is clear; preventive maintenance has both short-term and long-term savings. However, implementing such programs can be complicated, and developing a preventive maintenance program is much more than just distributing a list of duties to team members. Rather than getting lost and confused during the process, follow these steps to help […]
Read More..Analytics in Retail Facilities Management: What to Track
Using analytics in retail Facilities Management is a no-brainer, but such actions lack value when not tracking the right KPIs. Retail is under tremendous pressure and one of the most competitive industries in existence. According to the National Retail Federation, retail supports 25 percent of American jobs, and there are more than 3.79 million retail […]
Read More..Building a Better Facilities Management Budget Through Analytics
In times of distress, decreasing the Facilities Management budget might seem like the logical step in corporate priorities, but it is also possible through analytics while keeping the facility in top-notch shape. The Facilities Management budget is often the first place executive-level leaders start to cut down on spending. However, analytics has the potential to […]
Read More..Using Predictive Maintenance to Reduce Risk
Using predictive maintenance is an effective way to reduce facility risks for all occupants, regardless of industry. Maintenance in your facility is inevitable, and depending on the amount of time that passes between identifying an issue and correcting it, the costs associated with maintenance can soar. However, facilities how implement predictive maintenance as part of […]
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