Maintenance & Operations
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CMMS and Cybersecurity: Strengthening Your Defense in Industry
The Case for Security Would you be comfortable knowing that complete strangers were wandering around your yard and inside your house? Most of us would say, “No way!”, even if we trust that most people don’t have malicious intent. We...
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Leveraging LCRR Data to Improve Capital Planning
3 minutes Having clean water is something many communities take for granted. But water professionals work tirelessly to maintain the continued quality of the...
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The Biggest Trends and Challenges for Fabricated Metal Manufacturers
3 minutes The North American fabricated metal market is expected to pass $473.7 billion by 2031. Yet despite its strong trajectory and reported yearly sales of...
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Why 7 of America’s “Top 10 Continuing Care Retirement Communities” Rely on Brightly Software
3 minutes Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) continue to grow in popularity for today’s senior citizens, who are more active than previous...
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Get to Know Brightly's New CEO, Don Kurelich
3 minutes Last month, former Chief Operating Officer, Don Kurelich, was named Brightly’s new CEO following the departure of our previous CEO, Kevin Kemmerer...
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The 5s Methodology for Lean Manufacturing
2 minutes In lean manufacturing, 5s is a low-investment, high-impact manufacturing tool designed to massively enhance your daily operations. It involves a...
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5 Reasons to Use Asset Management to Drive Your Community's Capital Plans
6 minutes Capital planning is challenging, complex and financially critical. While operating budgets cover the yearly expenses of government operations, a...
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How to protect your operations budget during inflation
In times of inflation, smart technology can help maximize budgets (including help with grant or funding requests) through more effective utility management, smart asset management, and reduced long-term or emergency costs from preventive maintenance.
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The Future-Proof Campus: Taking a Data-Driven Approach to Facilities Investments
3 minutes In the dynamic landscape of educational institutions, the condition of their facilities is paramount. These structures serve not only as hubs for...
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Summer Facility Project Check-List
4 minutes As students and teachers head off for the summer, school facilities leaders and staff gear up for a flurry of activity. This season offers a prime...
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Preparing for an FCA
4 minutes Preparing for a facilities condition assessment (FCA) visit to your school district involves several steps to ensure a smooth and efficient evaluation...
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Maximize Your City's Potential Through Asset Investment Planning
3 minutes The primary responsibility of local government is to provide services that support a good quality of life for citizens and create a thriving community...
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Examining The Basics of Asset Investment Planning (AIP)
3 minutes If you’re a finance or operations leader for your organization, limited budgets, aging equipment or infrastructure, and daily pressure to maximize...
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Why You Need Facility Condition Assessments
4 minutes Current state of affairs Buildings (from schools to gyms to dorms to hospitals) are at the core of your organization, allowing you to serve...