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In “Maintaining and Optimizing Modern Facilities in the Digital Age”, Darin Porter walks an audience through the changes in facilities management throughout the decades and how the role of a maintenance leader has grown into the skilled, varied, and vital role that it is today. With this background, Darin uses his 30+ years of relevant experience to discuss how the key decision-making process should be taken today for operations leaders. From here, Darin asks for audience participation to discuss the various challenges and opportunities in optimizing facilities today. From this discussion, Darin concludes with many specific, relevant examples on how to jump start and refine maintenance and operations processes.
After completing this session, participants will be able to…
1. Understand the differences and similarities between facilities maintenance in the mid-1900s compared to now.
2. Identify the differences between modern and legacy equipment in regards to efficiency and preventative maintenance adherence.
3. List key factors in making important decisions and improving leadership for facilities professionals.
4. Consider how fellow session attendees are optimizing and maintaining their institutions today.
5. Bring back a handful of tactics to improve institutional operations and grow professionally as facilities leaders.
Darin Porter brings over 19 years of experience as a K-12 Facilities Manager to the FMX team, complemented by more than 30 years in plant management, construction trades, and operations. As the Director of Industry Practices at FMX, Darin travels nationwide, engaging with facilities leaders to discuss their goals, challenges, and the positive impact of technology. Darin has connected with thousands of facilities professionals at conferences and on-site meetings during his travels. When not advocating for facilities technology, Darin enjoys golfing, camping, and spending quality time with his family!
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