A hearty thanks to all business partners participants who shared many new products, offered solutions to age-old problems and once again provided the financial support that is an integral part of the success of our annual conference. Sincerest appreciation is extended to our many business partners. We look forward to our future productive relationships. Educational sessions covered technical, human resources, management systems and grounds. The factual information gained in classes coupled with the networking has proven success in the facilities management field and this year was no exception.
Electrical distribution tops most facilities managers' concern list today.
Many marketplace questions were answered and carried to another level in the role generators will play in the assurance of reliable services. Human resource segments provided thought-provoking tools from selling your ideas, to change leadership to making a shift from maintenance to customer satisfaction to Work Key Systems. The University of Delaware presented a case study on the relationship between Residence Life and Facilities Mangement and the positive outcomes achieved. Management systems covered several areas from pro-actively managing environmental liabilities, to Master Planning, daily preventive maintenance support expanding boundaries, to managing disaster recovery. This was an exciting dialogue of how one state university overcame budget constraints, sought grants through partnerships with their university faculty, staff, students, and state agencies for additional funding and has managed to change the campus landscape.