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Articles Posted in the Ask The Expert Category
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Tricks Of The Trade: Overhead Lighting Changes
Is there a common practice for changing light bulbs and ballasts located above cubicle office furniture? Many of our fixtures are above cubicles in such a way that “hanging” off of a ladder becomes a dangerous proposition.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Fan Belts
How often do you recommend replacing the belts in roof fans? Additionally, how often should the ventilation system be cleaned?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Healthcare Housekeeping
Is there an industry standard for housekeepers and maintenance technicians per square foot of healthcare facilities?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Evac Plans
Can you tell me what the general requirements or accepted practices are for locating evac plans?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Demand Response
What is it like to participate in a demand response program? Should facility managers prepare for any unwanted challenges or surprises?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Career Advice In A Difficult Employment Climate
When the opportunity to transition from maintenance to management presents itself, what steps should a person take to be best prepared?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Global Trends In Integrated Facilities Management
IFM is a very respected process; its practices and techniques should be learned fully. There is no short cut, and in most cases, an fm is simply passing through in the life of an organization; the person’s legacy is what is left behind for the next generation of career fm. So why isn’t it widely practiced around the world?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Vibration Analysis
Are there any existing studies that examine the issue of vibration analysis? I’m thinking about adopting a program and would appreciate input.
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Tricks Of The Trade: Pond Marshes
How do facility management professionals address specific landscaping issues that deal with ponds and marshes?
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Tricks Of The Trade: Data Management
Ideally, I would like to create a central deposit center to manage these systems with easy access. Do you know of a resource that would work with our many different operating systems (building and equipment) and compile this information in a central point for viewing and alarm conditions?
