In the August 2020 edition of Facility Maintenance Decisions, Laurie Gilmer writes about How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Reshaped Traditional Facility Manager Roles. In the article, Laurie discuss how facility managers are charged with ensuring the built environment is functional and safe and supports the organizations they serve. During the pandemic, that role has risen to prominence as the … [Read more...] about Laurie Gilmer Writes About How Coronavirus Has Reshaped the Facility Manager Role
How to Successfully Select and Implement New Technology
COO Laurie Gilmer advises facility managers on how to successfully select and implement new technology in her article for Facility Maintenance Decisions, Avoiding Pitfalls: Successful Technology Selection and Implementation. Additional Resources Read the full article here. … [Read more...] about How to Successfully Select and Implement New Technology
Randy Braverman to Speak on COVID-19 Issues Related to Security
Randy Braverman will lead a panel discussion on security issues related to COVID19, as part of the Brainy Bites COVID-19 series for the Chicago chapter of IFMA. The webinar will be held on May 8th at 12 p.m. CT. Click here to register. … [Read more...] about Randy Braverman to Speak on COVID-19 Issues Related to Security
Pandemic Planning From a Facility Perspective: Recovery
As organizations, counties, and states prepare for recovery, as FMs, how do we move forward? Right now, if feels like the Wild West, as re-occupancy ideas are as common as webinars on the topic. The problem is there is no one right answer. With this pandemic, there are still a lot of unknowns and with external mandates changing, we need to adapt. The Harvard Business School Crisis Management … [Read more...] about Pandemic Planning From a Facility Perspective: Recovery
Chris Hodges to Present to IFMA on Re-Entering the Workplace
Chris Hodges will join a panel discussion with IFMA on COVID-19 Series: Re-Entering the Workplace – A Strategic Framework for Facility Managers for Immediate, Short-, and Long-Term Facility Planning. The webinar will be held on Thursday, April 30 at 12 p.m. CDT. Additional Resources Here is a link to … [Read more...] about Chris Hodges to Present to IFMA on Re-Entering the Workplace
Pandemic Planning from a Facility Perspective: Re-Opening Facilities
After identifying Essential Functions and Essential Resources during the business continuity planning phase and operating the business remotely for an extended time through a Ready Workforce, it’s time to plan for recovery. Who will direct the return to work process? When will the transition happen? Will the transition be gradual or sudden, and how will you prepare for either possibility? For … [Read more...] about Pandemic Planning from a Facility Perspective: Re-Opening Facilities
