APWA's Facilities and Grounds Committee has planned an in-depth exploration into management systems and approaches.

Among the topics to be covered are:

Overview of Building Management Systems

This session will focus on the various building management systems as they pertain to security, life safety and facility operations and how each one plays a critical role in maintaining the overall functionality of the structure. Some of these systems are easy to forget until such time they cease to operate.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize that there are many different building management systems that impact the overall functionality of the structure
Examine their own maintenance activities to ensure that all of their building systems are being evaluated and not overlooked
Develop a more comprehensive operational maintenance plan for each of their facilities

Effective Leadership in Facilities Management

This training will give an overview of what Effective Management from the point of a Facilities Manager should look like It will be an overview of what skills are needed to effectively manage employees, contractors, and how to deal with an elected body.

Learning Objectives:

To gain a better understanding of how to manage employees fairly and effectively
To have a better understanding of what type of a relationship is needed to manage the contractors we hire
To better define the relationship with the elected bwhitody, and what skills are needed to avoid the mine field

The Value of a Maintenance Management Plans

This session will focus on the developing maintenance management plans (MMP) - Managing your Assets.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize that there are many assets that make up a maintenance management plan
Communicate the importance of knowing and tracking all of your assets
Manage the organization more efficiently and effectively

Overview of Facilities Work Flow Management

This session will focus on developing a workflow management process, which includes work orders and work requests, database creation, and maintenance, establishing standards, custodial care, routine maintenance, and outsourcing. Some of these systems are easy to forget until such time they cease to operate.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the various components and steps needed to create an effective workflow management plan
Evaluate various maintenance components to tailor a workflow management plan for each facility for which they have responsibility
Develop a comprehensive workflow management plan for their overall department responsibilities

Parks and Grounds Asset Management

This training will give an overview of inventory and asset management. It will discuss how to identify facilities and grounds as assets and provide insight on establishing priorities and standards.

Learning Objectives:

To gain a better understanding of how to identify assets
To have a better understanding of establishing goals, priorities, and standards
To better manage facilities and grounds by identifying potential problems and assigning tasks

Mark A. Whitfield

Director of Public Works, City of Milford

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