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  The end of winter is near, and that means storing your winter equipment is something that maintenance managers need to start thinking about as we get closer to spring. It’s not just about where that equipment will be kept, but proper indoor storage involves preparing the equipment to stay inside and out of use…

    Global leadership is not about geography. It’s about having the dynamic agility to lead anyone, anywhere. Many leaders understand this because it’s their daily reality. But the question I’m repeatedly asked is, What does it mean to lead with cultural intelligence in the day-to-day?. That’s the right question. While cultural intelligence (CQ) needs…

    As we move into spring, it’s time for America’s pastime: baseball. But the question facilities managers need to answer isn’t as American as apple pie; it’s whether fields should be natural grass or synthetic turf. Not only that, but football fields at high schools, colleges, and professionals are also getting a break after…

Leaving a PLC in Program or Remote is maintenance efficient but not worth the risk. Organizations have adapted their networks and infrastructure to improve performance. Efforts include integrating automation systems with business systems, supporting online condition monitoring, and providing remote expert access for troubleshooting. These, however, have increased the threat of a catastrophic cybersecurity incident….

The Government’s Facilities Management Strategy* is designed to establish standards to address the quality of service which should be aspired to in the procurement of FM contracts. What impact do you think this initiative will have on the procurement of FM services and is enough attention being paid to the use of procurement to deliver…