How Constantly Learning Protects FM Jobs, With Dan Holohan
Annmarie Bhola is a former engineer and the owner of Enhanced Building Solutions, LLC – EBS is committed to transforming the culture within the building industry through training and leadership. I was never an A student in high school or in college. Only my math and science classes helped me…
3 Mistakes Companies Make When Purchasing Preventative Maintenance Software
Annmarie Bhola is a former engineer and the owner of Enhanced Building Solutions, LLC – EBS is committed to transforming the culture within the building industry through training and leadership. With so much PM software to choose from, how do you make a decision? The reality is, it can be…
The Habits That Separate Average Buildings From Great Ones
Annmarie Bhola is the owner of Enhanced Building Solutions, LLC – EBS is committed to transforming the culture within the building industry through training and leadership. I recently read “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg and wanted to share the ALCOA Plant story: In 1987, one important change created…
Maybe You Don’t Have A Staff Problem, You Have a System Problem
After listening to episode 561 on This American Life, “NUMMI,” and reading Cultural Transformation at NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated), I noticed a lot of similarities to my recent post, You Have To Respect Your Boots In The Boiler Room. These stories explain why NUMMI, one of the least…
What Your BMS Isn’t Telling You
There is no doubt that BMS (building management systems) or BAS (building automation systems) benefit the building industry. They increase staff productivity, help keep occupants comfortable, and provide better remote access capabilities. For building owners who see the value and have the initial capital to implement a BMS during new…
You Have To Respect Your “Boots In Your Building”
In 1999 I worked for Mobil Oil and sailed as a Third Assistant Engineer on board the American Progress. “American Progress” was built in 1997, by Newport News SB. The 46,000-ton deadweight vessel transports gasoline and distillates. “American Progress” is the third double-hull to enter Mobil service, but the first built…
