How To

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.

Lighting methods—What works best for different situations (How To » BOMI International)

Barriers to group effectiveness (How To » BOMI International)

What managers can do to ensure peak group performance of their staff

Protecting against paint failures and hazards (How To » BOMI International)

Buy utilities at the lowest cost (How To » BOMI International)

Hazardous material spills (How To » BOMI International)

Green cleaning practices and products (How To » BOMI International)

The Business Cycle (How To » BOMI International)

Lighting and Visual Comfort (How To » BOMI International)

The Expenditure Cycle at a Glance (How To » BOMI International)

What the FM has to know to manage the components of the expenditure cycle, from the request for services to tracking contracts to tracking information