Computers have become an integral part of today’s office environment. As the number of users continues to grow, the risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) increases as well. To combat this, companies can install ergonomic workstations that reduce the effects of sitting at a desk all day. The key to a proper ergonomic workstation […]
Every facility manager (FM) understands the importance of having accurate floor plan records. They are as critical to an FM as a fishing rod is to a fisherman. With an accurate plan in place, an FM can more efficiently approach almost every aspect of the job. These plans are essential for space planning and move […]
When I was in college, I don’t believe there was a degree for the facility management field. Hiring a facility manager (FM) was typically an afterthought. In many cases, a company would buy a new building or facility and then, would become overwhelmed with the additional responsibilities that come with maintaining a building, property or facility in good […]
One of the reasons we feel fortunate to work at Facility Systems is we’re able to bring our dogs to the office. I know it’s not commonplace to do this, but you would be surprised at how they lighten the mood and make a stressful situation seem more tolerable. Gus and Bud, our two red Labrador Retrievers, […]
In 2014, Facility Systems was selected by JE Dunn Construction Company to install a revolutionary window management system at the new University of Kansas business school, Capitol Federal Hall. This system, called SolarTrac® is manufactured by MechoSystems. The project was successfully completed in the spring of 2016, and the new system is currently up and running. The goal […]
In 2015, Facility Systems was fortunate to be selected by Dunn Project Solutions group of JE Dunn Construction Company to install demountable glass partitions throughout the new office of Littler, a global law firm that recently opened an office in Kansas City, Missouri. This was the second project we partnered with JE Dunn on the install of demountable […]
