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With competing priorities for capex budgets, a facility manager may treat roof leaks in a reactive mode, with the minimum possible investment of work and expense. However, continued problems will ultimately lead to larger ones, that often culminate in a costly price tag. This white paper provides a simple three-step framework to get ahead of […]
The new ABM Engineering+ eBook outlines a more customized and comprehensive approach for on-site engineering to drive greater value and operational efficiencies for facilities in all industries. It is an engineering approach designed by engineers. The eBook details how ABM applies its industry best practices and standard operating procedures to support on-site engineers with expanded […]
The exponential increase in generation of data, enterprises’ appetite to leverage data to enhance maintenance demands, and the concern of security of on-premise systems are major concerns for organizations. This level of data scalability and security are simply not cost-effective for a rigid on-prem architecture and present real concerns for Information Technology teams trying to […]
Flexible demand is an energy use approach utilizing smart technologies and an inherent knowledge of a facility’s operations. To participate, seamless and effective ways to shift energy usage are identified and implemented. The result is a cost-friendly energy approach, particularly effective during hot summer months when heavy usage can create stress on the grid and […]
IoT, Big Data, and AI Automated data gathering, AI, and Big Data are revolutionizing capital planning and facility management. Learn how you can harness the power of these three potent technologies to improve the efficiency of your capital planning. Financial decision-makers face the challenge of allocating precious capital resources while balancing a range of constraints […]
After 50+ years of trial and error, how close are we to ensuring our buildings are adequately protecting the environment? Our industry is on the cusp of a new era in which sustainable design and building functionality have become indelibly intertwined for the health and welfare of our planet and its inhabitants. This informative paper […]
Did you know that 91% of employees now believe their employer is responsible for making sure they are safe from all infectious illnesses at work? This staggering fact along with the acute hazard potential of chemical-based disinfection methods means that employers must look to new, sustainable technology to create safer, employee-ready work environments. As you […]
Compliance and risk management are crucial behind-the-scenes programs. But many organizations are struggling, stuck in the past with outdated paper record systems. Download this guide to learn how you can cut waste, maximize your team’s efforts to maintain compliance, and get ahead of risk management issues. Discover 3 ways to make your healthcare facility more compliant. […]
Compliance and risk management are crucial behind-the-scenes programs. But many organizations are struggling, stuck in the past with outdated paper record systems. Download this guide to learn how you can cut waste, maximize your team’s efforts to maintain compliance, and get ahead of risk management issues. Discover 3 ways to make your facility more compliant. Learn […]
In facility maintenance, BMS alarms are not enough. Alarms provide very little actionable information and often get ignored. Couple that with increased pressure from all sides – greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments, Indoor Air Quality standards, and a changing/retiring maintenance and operations workforce. How can you shift to proactive maintenance, make better use of your […]