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Three Bonus Benefits of Water Damage Training
Having a team ready to respond to water events in-house immediately benefits your facility with faster response time, reduced damage, and lower repair costs. But there are several often-unexpected benefits that make water damage training a valuable investment for facilities teams.
Ready, Plan, Adapt: Facilities Management’s Expanding Role
Learn about the changing expectations for the facility manager's role - from overseeing smart building systems to managing security risks, plus safeguarding building assets and preventing water damage disruptions to operations and occupants. Through it all, facilities teams must be proactive and strategically address gaps in preparedness.
Wildfire Smoke and IAQ: Air Filtration Strategies for Facilities
Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) is always critical for facilities teams. With increasing incidences of wildfire smoke, it's important to learn how best to remove smoke particulate matter and smoke odors to prevent health risks for occupants and workers.
Frequent Water Damages: The Hidden Costs to Your Facility
Optimizing Dehumidifier Placement for the Best Results
Team Training: Essential Skills for Water Damage Response
The true key to successful water damage response lies in cultivating a skilled, knowledgeable team that knows how to operate equipment and how to assess damage, prioritize safety, and communicate effectively under pressure. Learn the core skills facilities teams need for faster water event recovery.
Staffing Smart over Winter Breaks
Freezing temperatures, snowstorms, and icy conditions can cause burst pipes and water damage which demand immediate attention. Here's how to set a solid staffing plan for weekends and holiday breaks to avoid having minor issues escalate into costly problems.
Winter Checklist for Maintaining Drying Equipment
Case Study: University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Water Damage Response Transformation
Adapting to Changing Conditions During the Drying Process
How Dehumidifiers and Airmovers Team Up for Effective Drying
Quick Guide to Safe Equipment Use
Equipment used during the drying process can pose hazards – from electrical risks to physical injuries. Ensuring that facilities teams are aware of the risks and well-trained in equipment safety practices will help prevent accidents and mitigate potential liability issues. Use this checklist to review equipment safety best practices for teams during remediation work.