Facilities Management articles for the week of 9/29/2024 - 10/5/2024

Making the Case for Metal Roofs

espite the availability and popularity of metal roofs, shingled roofs remain the more popular choice for many commercial building owners and facility managers due to their cheaper upfront costs.  However, being aware of the inherent advantages of a metal roof will quickly change this perception.

Read This » Strategies for Successful Active Shooter Drills

hreats to the nation’s institutional and commercial facilities seem to be expanding by the day, and facility managers often are at the center of organizations’ efforts to secure facilities and protect occupants, visitors and assets.  No threat to facilities has caught the attention of building owners and managers and the general public as much as active shooters.

Read This » What Does it Take to be a Champion?

n the cover this month is Leo Bobadilla of Florida-based Miami Dade College, a selfless leader who is quick to point out the amazing accomplishments of his team.

Read This » 6 Sustainable Benefits of Steam Boilers

hat do a condensing boiler in an institutional and commercial facility and a Formula 1 race car have in common? At first glance, most people probably would say nothing.

Read This » Leo Bobadilla Establishes Team-First Culture at Junior College

ven after 25 years, many of them spent working in educational facilities, the first day of school is like Christmas Day for Leobardo (Leo) Bobadilla.  “I’m typically one of the first individuals either at a campus or a school site the first day of classes,” says Bobadilla, the vice-president, chief facilities management and operations officer for Miami Dade College.

Read This » The Maintenance Benefits of Metal Roofs

etal roofs have plenty of advantages over shingles, including durability and energy inefficiency.

Read This » Rightsizing Dumpsters with Sonar Technology

t the beginning of the 2023 school year, Julius Carter was facing an unprecedented dilemma.  As the facilities director for Issaquah School District outside of Seattle, he was reeling from post-pandemic budget cuts that resulted in staff reductions.

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