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This series of facilities check lists is presented by BOMI International, providers of the comprehensive Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation program and specialized courses for facilities managers, property managers, and building engineers and technicians. Every month, a new check list will be posted, featuring helpful information you can use in managing your facilities, and based on information contained in BOMI's courses.
Outsourcing cleaning services (How To » BOMI International)
How to develop a strategic facilities plan (How To » BOMI International)
Key ingredients of a strategic facilities plan and criteria to evaluate the plan
Effective HVAC for human comfort (How To » BOMI International)
Organizational posture in real estate acquisition (How To » BOMI International)
See how organizational posture impacts real estate decision making, depending on who is doing the posturing
Organizational communication (How To » BOMI International)
Analysis of various forms of communication, both formal and informal
Performance contracting and energy service companies (How To » BOMI International)
Energy management opportunities for heating systems (How To » BOMI International)
Normal hot water heating boiler operation (How To » BOMI International)
All you need to know about maintaining and operating hot water boilers
Communicating sustainability efforts to tenants (How To » BOMI International)
Proper storage tank management (How To » BOMI International)
How to deal with environmental health and safety issues caused by storage tanks
Troubleshooting refrigeration system problems (How To » BOMI International)
Designing and implementing a recycling program (How To » BOMI International)
Managing employee payroll (How To » BOMI International)
Know your competition—What you can learn from other property managers who lease space in their buildings (How To » BOMI International)
Solar energy (How To » BOMI International)
What the FM needs to know about the various types of solar energy and when to use which one
Roofing management and maintenance (How To » BOMI International)
See why roofing fails, how to develop a good PM program, and identify common roofing problems
Abatement/remediation liability insurance (How To » BOMI International)
What kinds of insurance do your contractors and consultants need?
Operating REO and troubled properties (How To » BOMI International)
What the property and facility manager must do differently when responsible for managing REO properties
Establishing good ventilation (How To » BOMI International)
Airflow beyond the HVAC equipment—what you need to know for good ventilation and how to maintain it