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McLean, William D. – Facilities Manager, 1998
Presents the benefits facilities managers could realize by converting blueprints, CADD information, and as-built drawings into a computer-aided facility management (CAFM) system. CAFM links graphics to databases, adding information on types of spaces, occupants, materials, equipment, costs, and other building systems. This helps facilities…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Oriented Programs, Database Management Systems, Decision Making
Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1986
Ways to improve campus management using new technology are discussed in the proceedings of the 1986 annual meeting of the Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges. Paper titles and authors are as follows: "Things Are Going to Get Different" (Lou Volpe); "You Look Mah-velous! Perception Is Fact"…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Building Operation, Campus Planning, College Administration
Peer reviewedGraves, Ben E. – CEFP Journal, 1984
An information system that shows the relationship between space utilization, capital investment, operating costs, and the physical environment is necessary for effective facility management. A Texas school district established a program to actively manage its facilities. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1985
Issues concerning the conditions of college facilities are considered in 29 papers from the 1985 annual meeting of the Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges. Papers and authors include: "Crumbling Academe" (Harvey H. Kaiser); "Physical Facilities Evaluation" (Henry L. Shelby); "Managing…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Building Operation, Campus Planning, Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets)
Sherman, Douglas R. – 1982
Comprehensive facility management databases designed by the Facility Management Institute of Ann Arbor (Michigan) have three major sections or "files": the space inventory file, the property control file, and the building and grounds file. The first two are alpha-numeric in design, while the third is essentially a graphic file. The space inventory…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Educational Facilities Planning
Evans, Teresa Burnau, Ed. – 1984
Major aspects of the management of the physical plant of campuses are considered in 42 chapters. The five major sections cover: personnel services; budgeting and accounting; maintenance management; plant operations; and planning, design, and construction. A conclusion describes proven methods and criteria for self-evaluation of the physical plant.…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Building Operation, Campus Planning, Climate Control
Teicholz, Eric – Facilities Manager, 1997
Reports research on trends in computer-aided facilities management using the Internet and geographic information system (GIS) technology for space utilization research. Proposes that facility assessment software holds promise for supporting facility management decision making, and outlines four areas for its use: inventory; evaluation; reporting;…
Descriptors: Campus Planning, College Planning, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
