CFM case studies
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The Certified Facility Manager (CFM) is a professional credential offered by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the organization that describes itself as the world's largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals. The CFM sits alongside IFMA's other credentials, the Facility Management Professional (FMP) and the Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP), and is listed by IFMA as one of its three professional development credentials. The CFM case studies are 5 cases and about 3,092 words.
1Chiller Failure and PM Backlog at a Mixed-Use Tower
on a Friday in July, the 600-ton Chiller B at a 28-story, 420,000 ft² mixed-use tower tripped on a compressor fault; outdoor temperature is 94°F. Chiller A is carrying 85% of the load, its condenser-water temperature is 92°F, and vibration readings are above the ISO alert level.
678 words, about 3 min2Laboratory Fit-Out Delay and Lease Penalty
A 14-month, 6.4 million laboratory fit-out for an 18,000 ft² tenant is three months into construction in an occupied research building. The air-handling units were ordered at 22 weeks and are on schedule, but the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) has taken six additional weeks to review the fume-hood and exhaust permit.
601 words, about 3 min3CAM Reconciliation and Reserve Shortfall on an Office Campus
The owner of a 240,000 ft² suburban office campus with 12 tenants and 78% occupancy is reviewing the 2024 operating budget. The budget is 8.2 million, but year-to-date expenses are running 11% over.
612 words, about 3 min4Post-Merger Facilities Team Morale and Span of Control
Eight months after a merger, the facilities organization has 38 staff drawn from two companies. One site is unionized; the other is not.
585 words, about 3 min5Generator Failure During a Heat Emergency
on a 96°F day, a 16-story, 300,000 ft² Class A office building loses utility power. The 1,250 kW generator starts and carries life-safety loads and one elevator, then shuts down after 11 minutes on a fuel-pump fault.
616 words, about 3 min