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Claude Harding Keeps Art, People and Building in Harmony

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Proactive Vegetation Management Protects Facilities from Wildfire Risk

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Beyond the Fireline: Vegetation Management is Part of Fire Strategy

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ADA Compliance Isn't Gone: What Facility Managers Must Know

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How Construction Experience Shaped Jesse Zimmerman as a Facilities Leader

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Facility Managers Share Their Biggest Challenges in Building Team Culture

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Why LEED v5 Requires Facility Managers to Think Beyond Building Operations

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Managing Rising HVAC Energy Costs

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2026 Facility Champion Award Now Open

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From Cleaner to Campus Leader: Vivi Tsarouhas’ Journey Through the Ranks

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Public Restrooms Shape Facility Reputation

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Behind Every Great Building is a Great Facilities Team

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7 Steps to Success for Facilities Executives

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Predictive Maintenance Climbs Managers' Priority Lists

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Managing Facilities Without a CMMS: How Resourcefulness Wins Budget Battles

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Reorganizing While Operating: Managing Facilities During Workplace Transformation

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City Reimagines its Town Hall as a Modern Civic Center

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Leading with Service: Anthony Maddox’s Journey in Facilities Management

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What New Facility Managers Need to Know When Entering the Industry

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What Facility Executives Must Know About the NYC Energy Code Update

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Facilities Managers Need to Be a Part of the Designing Process

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Deferred Maintenance is Putting Museums at Risk

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Why Facilities Management is a Great Career Choice for Women

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Reframing the Role of Facilities Managers as Strategic Partners

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Technician Training Classes Offered by PHCC

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From Nutrition Services to Facilities Leadership: Supporting District-Wide Student Achievement

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7 Ways Facility Management Roles Evolve Over Time

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Facility Managers and the Beginner Mindset

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Facilities Management Needs the Next Generation – How Can Schools Help

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From Classroom to Campus: Shaping Student Success Beyond the Classroom

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The Facilities Manager Mental Health Toolkit

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Construction Experience Paves Way to Facilities

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Understanding Your Department’s Role in the Organization

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How Facility Managers Create C-Suite Buy in for Planning and Strategy

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Salaries for Property Managers

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How to Operate When You’re New to Leadership in Facilities Management

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Facility Champion 2025: Robert Kimmel Made it a Mission to Improve Lives

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Salaries for Facility Managers

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Keri Steers Improves Facilities and People's Lives

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Critical Skills: Continuous Improvement as a Facilities Manager

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2025 Facility Management and Maintenance Salaries

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2025 Data for Facility Executive Compensation

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What Work/Life Balance Looks Like for a Working Facility Manager

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Tia Freiburger on Leadership, Teamwork, and the Art of Facility Management

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Safety Recommendations for the Traveling Facility Manager

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The Highs and Lows of Traveling for Work

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What is the Strangest Thing You Found in Your Facility?

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Listen to Your ‘Check Building Light’

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SOPs, ROI and the Bottom Line

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What Leadership Means to Facility Managers in 2025

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The Power of Standard Operating Procedures in Maintenance

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Nominations Open for the 2025 Facility Champion Award

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Early Entry into Facilities Paves Way for Long Career

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Women in FM: Top States for Working Moms

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Making Better Managers: Lessons in Leadership, Trust and Transition

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What HVAC Challenges are FMs Encountering?

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FacilitiesNet and NFMT Mourns the Loss of Dean Kashiwagi

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From School Roles to Facility Director: How Nick Svehla Expanded His Career

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Positive Attitude Ranked Top Qualification for Facility Managers

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Marriott Facilities Executive Brings Human Touch to Profession

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Leadership vs. Supervision: Key Differences & Strategies

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Strategies and Tactics for Becoming a Facilities Leader

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Manager’s Early Insight Launches Facilities Career

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Lessons on the Road to Overseeing Chicago’s K-12 Facilities

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How to Recruit More Women to Join Facilities Management

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What to Expect at NFMT 2025

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Decoding the Cycle of Facilities Management Innovation and Evolution

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Gen Z Eager to Start Career in Trades

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The Top 10 Most Read Articles of 2024

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Sustainability, Next-Generation Workforce Top Priorities for Kent State Facility Executive

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Rethinking Innovation in Facilities Management

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Women in FM: Parenting Cited as Main Reason for Career Breaks

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Enrollment in Trade School Increases Post-Pandemic

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How Facility Managers are Planning for the Future of the Workforce

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Veterans Have the Necessary Skills to be Facility Managers

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Mark Baker Found Learning Opportunities Through Facilities Management

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Facility Managers Share Their Most Shocking Discoveries

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2024 Facility Champion Scott Wollenzien Setting the Stage for Future FMs

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2024 Facility Champion: Yasmine Alloul Leads by Example to Grow Her Team

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Facility Champion 2024: Jose Rosa Roque is Dedicated to Improving the Facilities Management Industry

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Women in FM: How to Achieve a Work-Life Balance

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Joseph Kovolyan Will Not Settle in Order to Make a Difference

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2024 Facility Champion: Catherine Antenucci Asks Questions to Further Results

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Facility Managers, AI and the ‘Soft’ Skills 

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What Does it Take to be a Champion?

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Leo Bobadilla Establishes Team-First Culture at Junior College

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2024 Facility Champion: Cary Wilder Explains How Resiliency Makes a Champion

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2024 Facility Champion Dave Keating Always Just a Phone Call Away

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How to Store Summer Grounds Equipment

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2024 Facility Champion: Allen Tanner Evolves as School District Grows

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Attracting and Retaining Younger Talent in Facilities Management

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Maintenance and the Rise of Employee Well-Being and Engagement 

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How Facility Management Impacts Occupant Experience

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Clear Communication is Key to Effective Management

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2024 Facility Champion: Hometown Pride Shines for Facility Manager Doug Diaz

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Promote Facility Managers' Role and Impact

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How a Career in Fire Safety Consulting Transformed to Facilities Management

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How to Reward Top Performers in Facilities

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Unlocking a CMMS: Strategies and Tactics  

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Building Operating Management: 7 Decades of Industry Influence

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Tracing 70 Years of Facility Management History

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3 Trends Challenging Facility Managers Today

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From Army to Healthcare Leadership: Steve Smith's Journey

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The Role of Facilities Managers in Active Shooter Scenarios

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Overcoming Biases for Facilities Success 

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Understanding the Role of Technicians in Facilities Management Success 

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Meet the 2024 FMD Editorial Advisory Board

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Manager's Career Built on Responding to Change

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The Unseen Challenges Grounds Managers Face

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5 Steps for Improving Workplace Morale

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Facility Champions Discuss Different Management Styles

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The Importance of Exit Interviews

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Community Colleges May be Hot Spots for New Hires

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Building Blocks of Facilities Management

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3 Trends Facing Facility Managers 

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Shawn Black's Unlikely Journey to Facility Management Leadership

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The First 100 Days as a Facility Manager: What You Need to Know

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Evolving from Sustainability to Resiliency

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2023 Facility Champion: Justine Manaid's Leadership Abilities Shine During Pandemic

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What it Takes to Be a Leader in Facilities Management

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2023 Facility Champion: Mark Edwards Displays Strong Leadership for Marriott Properties

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Continuing Education Works as a Retention Technique

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2023 Facility Champion: Anthony Costello Stresses Efficiency in Airport Operations

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Facility Management Trends: Insights from Facility Influencer

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2023 Facility Champion: Richard Mason's Experience Guides Facility into New Era

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Manager Rises Through Facilities Ranks

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2023 Facility Champion: Leo Bobadilla Takes Team-Oriented Approach to Success

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2023 Facility Champion: JT Troesch Values Training and Retaining Employees

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Team Success Secrets: Communication and Motivation Strategies

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2023 Facility Champion: Kristian Byk Emphasizes Safety, Communication at School

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2023 Facility Champion: Steve Smith Helps Lead Hospital into the Future

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Finding the Right Recipe for Facilities Management

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Who is Responsible for Workplace Safety?

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Facility Champion Award Recognizes Diverse Group of Facility Personnel

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Building Operating Management Launches Facility Influencer Program

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Career Management in Facilities Maintenance

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What a Four-Day Workweek Means for Facility Managers

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Theater Facility Mangers Help Create Magic on Stage

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An Architect’s Journey to Facilities Management

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What to Expect at NFMT Remix 2023

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From Teaching to Facilities Management: How Machion Jackson Found Her Calling

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IAQ, Labor Shortage Challenges Public Perception on School Facilities Managers

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The Vital Role of Facilities Managers in K-12 School Operations

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How to Successfully Rent Equipment

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The Road from Silicon Valley to Managing Facilities

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Applying the Five Love Languages to Commercial Real Estate

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10 Must-Read Books for Facility Managers

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How Can Facility Managers Prepare for Emergency Situations?

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Using A Cat for Pest Control: What Can Go Wrong?

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FM Builds Spring Training Facility, Maintenance Team

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Pooping Dogs, Sticky Doors, and Women with Urinal Problems: Complaints from Government Facilities 

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Low-Hanging 'Nuts': Crazy Complaints from Office Tenants

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Lev Schuchalter Sets Career Path Focusing on Government Facilities

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James Storfer Embraces Facilities Management

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Challenges to Maintaining the Bellagio Fountains

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Why Should Facility Managers Care About Health and Wellness?

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Women in FM Avoid Negative Work Stereotypes

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Education Facilities Managers Adapt to Keep Schools Safe Post-Pandemic

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Supporting Maintenance Beyond Work Orders

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Defining Success in Facilities Management 

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2022 Facility Champion: Justin Tankersley Finds Thriving Facilities Career After Military

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Facilities Professionals Deserve Recognition

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ROI: Making the Case for Investments in Maintenance

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2022 Facility Champion: Dwayne Ellison Thrives as School District Size Grows

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2022 Facility Champion: Mindy Stevens Sets Sustainability Standard High at Mississippi Community College

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2022 Facility Champion: Brandon McCullough Knows How to Build an FM Staff from Scratch

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2022 Facility Champion: Kristin Podwojski Takes Unique Path into FM Profession

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Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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2022 Facility Champion: Doug Pearson Fills Many Roles at Kent State

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Putting the ‘MacGyver’ in Maintenance

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Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

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2022 Facility Champion: Nico Viola Keeps Cleveland Gardens Running Efficiently

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The Manager’s Role in Building Employee Engagement

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2022 Facility Champion: Ethan Fitterman Found a Facilities Career Early On

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Trade Press Honors 8 With First Facility Champion Award

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How Succession Planning Can Help Combat the Great Retirement

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Motivation and Delegation: Keys to Successful Management

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Joe Kloeker is the Ultimate Team Player

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A Career in Facilities Management Requires Empathy

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How Facilities Managers Have Changed Over the Years

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New Tools Help Simplify The Energy Modeling Process

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U.S. on Pace to Shatter Billion-Dollar Disasters Record