FM Metrics

If you are like the rest of us, you are hearing and learning more about FM metrics and building your own systems. Here are a few links to resources. If you are wondering what all the buzz is about these will be good starter points.

http://dashboardspy.com Shows a variety of dashboard examples that may give you ideas on how to communicate metrics data to staff and management.

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/keywords/keywords.asp?keywords=metrics A list of good articles covering the why and how of metrics programs.

http://www.bridgestos.org/facility_detail.htm A research paper sponsored by BRIDGES to Sustainability, focused on metrics development and database management.

http://www.appa.org/files/FMArticles/FM%20Mar-Apr07%20-%20Feature%20-%20Dempsey.pdf An article from APPA's magazine, illustrating the use of metrics in asset management decision making.

http://www.queensu.ca/pps/reports/appa.html#7 Queen's University in Ontario used APPA's methodology to map their Physical Plant Improvement Programme. Good information and roadmap.

OK, that's enough to get you started. Good hunting.