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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:The Impact of Washers and Dryers in K-12 Schools I was reading an article in The Atlantic about a school that installed a washer and dryer and made it available to their students, and it really got to me. It also showed me once again the huge impact FM has on the well-being of the people in their buildings. In this case, an FM in a school struggling with attendance issues among its low-income students was able to make a big difference. Beyond the day-to-day comfort and safety you provide for occupants and owners, how have you and your team made a difference for the people in your facility? Check out this story, and tell me yours. I'd like to eventually share it in the pages of Building Operating Management. Maintenance and Engineering's Shining Stars: 2016 FMDAA Recipients Announced Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine has selected the eight recipients of its 2016 Facility Maintenance Decisions Achievement Awards. The award program recognizes the essential role maintenance and engineering departments play in the safe, sustainable and efficient operation of the nation's institutional and commercial facilities. Click through to find out which maintenance and engineering departments were honored, and why. How Hard Would It Be To Hack Your BAS? Not very hard at all, say experts. And if a hacker gets into a BAS, the damage could go well beyond building systems. A hacker might be able to "pivot" onto the enterprise network and gain access to sensitive data. Check out this article to learn about steps FMs should take to improve BAS cyber security.
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