NEW MEXICO FACILITY MANAGERS NETWORK

December 2004

2010 Supplier Showcase is Scheduled for Friday, October 29th, at Albuquerque Convention Center

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December Breakfast Has It All:

Good Food, Good Info, Good Folks,

And DOOR PRIZES!

Plan today to attend 2004’s Annual Year-End Breakfast at  ‘Garduno’s on the Green” in Albuquerque, on December 15^th at 7 am, to see your friends, get some interesting information, and win a holiday door prize from the New Mexico Facility Managers Network.

The first gift given will be money for the University of New Mexico’s Engineering Scholarship.  Thanks to continued member support, we in turn sustain this endowment.

Then, Dave Saegart and Valerie Hand from GCC Rio Grande will supply the “meat and potatoes” by describing their company’s experience in winning the State of New Mexico’s “Green Zia” award for 2004.

Also on hand will be invited guests from the City of Albuquerque’s Building and Planning Department, Office of the Fire Marshall, and Environmental Department, all entities with whom facility managers must interact in the course of doing their jobs.

New officers and a new vision for the future of the Network will also be introduced.  And then, as is our tradition, door prize drawings will make the festive occasion complete!

You must rsvp to Carolee no later than Monday, December 13^th, at 5 pm to attend.  Please call 505-331-2477 or email to carolee@nmfmn.com.  And bring guests!

Happy Holidays!

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Fire Security’s Complexities

Examined at November Meeting

Two topics of critical importance, where facility and building managers need accurate, updated information, took center stage at the New Mexico Facility Managers Network November meeting in Albuquerque.

“Bottom line, my job is to keep my buildings safe and running,” said speaker Joe Rodriguez, the Facility Manager for the Isleta Resort and Casino.  “Infrared detection has a direct, beneficial impact on this bottom line.”

“Instead of being in a reactive mode, by performing infrared scanning on my key electrical components, I can head off problems in the electrical distribution system before they occur.”

The benefits of predictive, pro-active maintenance include a reduction in electrical waste and the associated costs, less down time, and an improvement in insurance ratings.  “And, more peace of mind that you are doing the right thing!”

“I would recommend infrared as a useful tool for anyone who must manage and sustain a building,” Rodriguez concluded.  “You can use it to find roof leaks, too.”

Next up, Ed Vaillancourt, President of E & M International, took the crowd on a roller coaster ride through the world of security, particularly as it relates to fire detection, suppression, and prevention.

“Fire protection is really a part of your security plan,” he said.  “People think of perimeter protection first, but in truth, more assets are lost from internal theft, sabotage, and carelessness.”

Vaillancourt explored the new “FM-200” fire suppression technology by featuring a $50.00 bill avoiding incendiary demise though the application of this chemical mixture, much to the crowd’s delight.

“Water is not a good security system.  It can cause as much damage as the fire.  Statistically, 43% of companies do not recover from fire damage---they go out of business,” he cited.

In conclusion, Vaillancourt advised the crowd on how to pick a good supplier.

“Find someone you can trust who has the big picture, is knowledgeable, and consultable. Then, research their past experiences and get recommendations.”

Finally, he said, “Work with them.  Tell them what your expectations are. Security is very complex, and great communication is necessary to achieve the desired outcome!”

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Executive Director Column

Executive Director’s Column

Another successful year is soon behind us.  I join with all the other board members of the New Mexico Facility Managers Network in thanking you for your support of the group in 2004 and in looking into the future of the organization in 2005, and beyond.

We celebrated our 10^th Anniversary this year with another standout golf tournament to raise money for our engineering scholarship at UNM in August, and with an informative “Facility and Buildings Operations and Maintenance Show” last April.

We instituted a “Program Focus Committee” to make sure that we are giving YOU the information and resources you need to make your job as the facility or building manager easier, by keeping you up to date on the latest industry trends.

And, we have provided a forum for relaxed networking with other folks who “do what you do”, as well as a chance to get to know your supplier supporters away from the working environment.

We hope you will look forward to 2005 as we introduce our new NMFMN officers to you at the January meeting. Then, we will tell you about another way we are planning to help train and support the facility managers of the present, and mentor those of the future.

And the future is bright!  Happy Holidays!

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