{"product_id":"9781118166710","title":"Preventive Maintenance Guidelines for Higher Education Facilities","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRSMeans\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePreventive Maintenance Guidelines for Higher Education Facilities\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplied Management Engineering, Inc. (AME)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Real Estate \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique publication gives you the tools you need to establish the value of PM, and to develop and budget for an appropriate PM program for your college or university.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors, whose clients include more than 25 leading colleges and universities, have provided an easy-to-use tool to help you conquer the challenges of PM in higher education. The book includes interactive models for the primary functional building types found in different-sized higher education facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe models, which include dormitories, classroom buildings, laboratories, athletic facilities, and more, incorporate systems and equipment most often found on college campuses. Appropriate PM checklists are linked to each piece of equipment, along with required labor hours to complete those tasks. Four established priority levels let you select and develop the best possible PM plan within your budget constraints. The PM for Higher Education system includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 interactive Functional Building Models for small-to-large colleges and universities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e50 PM checklists that provide the specific tasks, associated labor hours and costs — and recommended frequencies — from weekly to monthly, quarterly and annually.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e. . . all in electronic format from the program's dedicated Website . . . and on heavy-stock paper for easy photocopying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors also provide guidance on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling the need for PM to the governing body, including identifying the impact if a PM program is not implemented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the annual cost of PM, in labor and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritizing PM tasks to fit your budget — based on accepted equipment maintenance practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming the equipment inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the PM standards\/checklists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a CMMS and incorporating PM into the program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplied Management Engineering, Inc. (AME)\u003c\/b\u003e, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, specializes in facilities management consulting services. Established in 1980, AME provides services including condition assessments, facility management training, maintenance and repair cost estimating, preventive maintenance, and development of maintenance management software. Among AME's clients are federal, state, and municipal entities, as well as numerous college and university facilities throughout the U.S., including Duke University, Brown University, University of Vermont, University of Rochester, University of California at Berkeley, Ohio University. University of Massachusetts, San Jacinto College, Northwestern University, and the Virginia Community College System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 January 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRSMeans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118166710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311132274828,"sku":"9781118166710","price":155.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118166710_347cd12f-8764-4794-857f-e47ef710698a.jpg?v=1780233671","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118166710","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}