Facility Manager User Guide
I. Building & Grounds Management | II. Space Management | III. Procurement Management |
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I. Building & Grounds Management
"As a Facility Manager, I am responsible for increasing my building’s energy efficiency and optimizing the use of natural resources in my building."
Protecting and optimizing assets
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Explore possible sustainable building systems upgrades, including the latest technologies
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Identify potential building system impacts on resources, finance, humans, and operations and maintenance
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View opportunities to bundle system improvements to improve efficiency
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Aim to reach NetZero Energy by balancing energy efficiency efforts with renewable energy generation
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Shape energy loads using grid-interactive efficient building (GEB) strategies
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Learn how to develop resilience plans for your building
Maintaining building systems and exterior surroundings
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Expand your knowledge with training through the Facilities Management Institute (FMI)
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Consider Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of whole building systems
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Develop a Solid Waste Management plan to reduce, reuse, and recycle
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Explore resources for the sustainable procurement of services, such as previous solicitations and potential clauses
II. Space Management
"As a Facility Manager, I can increase the satisfaction of my building occupants and increase worker productivity by including thoughtful indoor environmental quality (IEQ) details in the design and operation of a space."
Ensuring a suitable working environment for employees and activities
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Benchmark workplace quality and measure improvements
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View a list of sustainable strategies for several types of projects
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Learn how building operations can impact the health of occupants
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Compare materials in multiple interior office spaces for IEQ attributes
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View design guidance for selected materials/systems
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Reference relevant federal requirements for selected materials/systems, such as Executive Orders and Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
III. Procurement Management
"As a Facility Manager, I should follow protocols that encourage the selection of sustainably grown, harvested, produced, and transported products and materials. I should also be vigilant about reducing waste, re-using items, and recycling materials at the end of their useful life."
Selection of carpet, paint, office furniture, etc
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View best practices for Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
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Compare potential materials for each office space by environmental criteria
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Identify sustainable products in the Green Procurement Compilation (GPC), including cleaning and landscaping supplies
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Search for compliant brand-name sustainable products
- Buy sustainable products through GSA Schedules
Managing budget by selecting cost effective items that facilitates the working environment
Community
Break down the silos!
As a Facility Manager, I don’t live or work in a bubble.
To deliver a successful project, I regularly work with a variety of professionals who would benefit from the value of the SFTool.

General Contractors | Occupants |
Manufacturers | Project Managers |
Procurement Professionals | Architects |
Engineers | Owners |
Decision Makers | Maintenance Personnel |
Specialized Consultants | Interior Designers |
Learn more about the Integrative Design Process