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Downtime makes facility managers cringe. It’s a waste of time and resources, and it’s especially annoying because it can be easily avoided in many situations. A good preventative maintenance plan and a more efficient working environment will increase productivity and minimize unnecessary downtime. Preventive maintenance is a major boon towards minimizing downtime in your facility. … Continue reading "How to Reduce Downtime and Increase Productivity for Your Facility"

In the world of facility management, there are typically two types of maintenance: preventative and reactive. The former is almost always going to be more cost-effective. In fact, there really is no such thing as a “reactive maintenance plan”; the very nature of reactive maintenance means it’s done on a contingent basis. The primary cost … Continue reading "Why a Reactive Maintenance Plan Will Cost You More"

Peak performance is not just a term used in sports; it is important for the maintenance team of a business or commercial facility as well. How can a facility manager tell if their team is working at maximum efficiency? Here are four key indicators that tell you. The backlog of deferred work. This will tell … Continue reading "Key Performance Indicators for Your Facility Maintenance Team"

Facility managers have the difficult task of keeping their facilities in good shape to ensure business processes run as smoothly as possible. Moreover, they must accomplish that while minimizing costs. Thankfully, there are many different things that a facility manager can do to help mitigate costs without losing efficiency. One of the most effective ways … Continue reading "Cutting Costs in Your Maintenance Budget"