How Facility Managers Reduce Vendor Overload
And regain control without adding more work Quick Take Vendor overload happens when too many service providers create delays, finger-pointing, and hidden costs. Facility managers reduce it by consolidating services, standardizing workflows, and creating a single point of accountability. What Vendor Overload Looks Like Day to Day Vendor overload rarely starts as a problem. It […]
How to Forecast Maintenance Costs Across Multiple Locations
Forecasting maintenance costs across multiple locations is one of the hardest parts of facility management. Different building ages, asset conditions, vendors, and regional labor rates make it difficult to predict spend with confidence. Yet without a reliable forecast, budgets stay reactive and surprises become the norm. Facility teams that improve forecasting do not rely on […]
Why Facility Managers Are Shifting to Predictable Maintenance Models
Facility management is changing. Rising labor costs, aging buildings, and tighter budgets are pushing facility managers to rethink how maintenance is planned, funded, and executed. Instead of reacting to problems as they happen, more teams are shifting toward predictable maintenance models that reduce disruption and stabilize costs. This shift is not about adding complexity. It […]
Preventative Maintenance vs Reactive Repairs for Commercial Buildings
Most commercial buildings operate with a mix of planned and unplanned maintenance. The challenge is knowing when reactive repairs begin costing more than they save. What Is Preventative Maintenance Preventative maintenance focuses on addressing issues before failure occurs. Common examples include: The goal is to extend asset life and reduce emergency work. What Is Reactive […]
Leading with Precision: 12 Facilities Management Practices That Define Top Performers
1. Prioritize Preventive Over Reactive Maintenance The best leaders measure success by what doesn’t break. Preventive programs reduce emergency calls, extend asset life, and create predictable costs. Routine inspections and proactive scheduling protect your time and your budget. 2. Centralize Vendor Management Managing multiple service providers without clear accountability leads to miscommunication and delays. Consolidate […]
2025: The Year Resilience Became the Difference
2025: The Year Resilience Became the Difference 2025 pushed infrastructure, facilities, energy systems, and service-based organizations into new territory. Severe weather redefined seasonal expectations. Skilled labor shortages became a nationwide constraint. Electrification timelines accelerated faster than workforce pipelines could keep up. Budgets, buildings, and the professionals who manage them required more coordination and fewer […]
Facilities Management Explained: The Hidden Force Behind Every Efficient Building
Facilities management is one of those behind-the-scenes functions that keeps everything else running. When buildings are safe, systems are reliable, and maintenance is handled before it becomes urgent, teams can focus on what they do best. That’s the true purpose of facilities management, supporting the mission by keeping operations seamless. The Core of Facilities Management […]
Why Mid-Market Operators Are Leaving Large Facility Management Firms
For years, large facility management corporations have dominated the market, promising scale, technology, and one-stop convenience. But as budgets tighten and service expectations rise, many mid-market operators, municipalities, and franchise groups are realizing that big doesn’t always mean better. At American Facilities Professionals (AMFAC), we’ve watched this shift happen firsthand. Facility leaders are moving away […]
American Facilities Professionals Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Veteran-Owned Businesses on the 2025 Vet100 List
Denver, CO November 7th, 2025 , American Facilities Professionals (AMFAC) has been ranked #26 in the 2025 Vet100 list, honoring the fastest-growing veteran-owned businesses in the United States. The Vet100, compiled by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) in partnership with Inc. Magazine and the #Inc5000, recognizes companies that exemplify […]
Tired of Being Shocked by Facilities Costs? Quit Paying Reactively
If you’re responsible for managing a facility, you’ve probably had that moment—another surprise invoice, another emergency repair, another “we’ll get to it” item growing stale on your to-do list. It’s exhausting. And expensive. Most facilities operate reactively: wait until it breaks, then scramble to fix it. But that model leads to rising costs, downtime, and […]
