Enterprise Facility Solutions

  The single most important factor in developing a best-in-class facilities management program is hiring and retaining the right people – and placing them in a structure designed to meet the future demands of the organization.  Assuming we all agree on that front – the logical next question becomes: How do you do this?  What […]

By now, everyone knows that big data holds tremendous potential to unlock value in the world of facilities management – but I don’t see many people talking realistically about how to do it.  And that’s unfortunate. The fourth component of the Strategic Asset Management (SAM) framework, Analytics, is about unlocking that value.  Using data to […]

In the 1999 cult comedy Office Space, the character Tom Smykowski (you know – the “jump to conclusions” mat guy) plays the role of a misunderstood office worker challenged with justifying the value of his role as a liaison between his company’s technical staff and its customers.  “I deal with the (expletive) customers so the […]

To this day, I love the circus. One of my favorite acts is the juggler – you know the one – the guy or gal that makes juggling three bowling pins look so easy. But life is never that easy.  Sure enough, other clowns come into the picture from all different directions and throw odd […]

Within the multi-site building environment, addressing the day-to-day operational issues of each facility while simultaneously achieving financial objectives at the enterprise level is a balancing act that would make a circus performer nervous.  The key to success in this dynamic and challenging environment is simple – at least on paper – “plan your work; work […]

Welcome to the Enterprise Facility Solutions blog!  We will use this forum to post articles and opinions on all sorts of topics related to the design, construction and operational management of multi-site building portfolios.  If you work for, or support, any organization that falls within the definition of a multi-site, this blog is for you! […]

I’m so excited to announce the launch of Enterprise Facility Solutions – a new facilities management consulting firm that aims to help our clients reduce costs associated with operating a portfolio of building assets.  Stay tuned for ongoing posts that introduce you to our firm, our capabilities and our approach to adding value to your […]