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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:Planning for a Mobile Workforce With technology that makes it possible for employees to work from almost anywhere, and a new generation of workers for whom that technology is second nature, a growing number of companies are adopting mobile work policies. These policies have an impact on facility planning, especially as the number of mobile workers increases. Click here for an in-depth look from Building Operating Management at factors FM should consider when planning for a mobile workforce. Fire Safety and the Manager's Role The fire that ripped through an Oakland, Calif. warehouse, killing more than 30 people, highlighted both the importance of fire safety codes and the vital role they have played in turning mass casualty blazes into rare events, according to The New York Times. " 'The adoption and implementation of fire codes, having an effective enforcement system that's been put in place at the city, county or state level – those have been the key elements that have made the difference we have seen,' said James Pauley, president of the National Fire Protection Association. 'When a deadly fire happens it is usually because something isn't followed or something goes wrong or we learn something new.' " Facility managers play a central role in ensuring that their organizations pay close attention to code requirements, facility preparations, and occupant readiness in case of a fire. Find out more, and leave a comment below. What's Your Best Advice For Starting With LEED? As you may know, LEED for Existing Buildings – the official name of the latest iteration is LEED v4 for Building Operations and Maintenance – is vastly outpacing its New Construction counterpart in terms of total square footage certified. That's a good sign! If you've achieved a LEED certification in your building, what are your best tips for getting started? A story in the December issue of Building Operating Management provides some information from USGBC about how LEED v4 differs from its predecessor. It's a must read if you're thinking of starting with LEED.
FMs and Building Safety Officers A reader of myFacilitiesNet.com posted the following question: "What program office should the safety officer fall under? I think it's a conflict of interest for the safety officer to be under facilities." What do you think?
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