Posts from January, 2010
- 31 Jan
by TIm
No commentsPreventive Maintenance: Revisited
The below is a post that I did in August of 2009…but think that we need to revisit it. The more I meet with churches and review their Facilities Management processes, the more I am convinced that most do not fully grasp the need for preventive maintenance…and how it can save them money in the long run. Frankly, if we are focused on long term ministry implementation, then our facilities will need to be prepared to service us for the long term as well. OK…I will get off my soap box…enjoy the following
- 28 Jan
by TIm
No commentsBuilding Project Solutions
Building Projects can be an exciting time in the life of a ministry. However, most organizations do not possess the needed skills, expertise or time to lead a major building project initiative. These projects involve the development of complex commercial facilities consuming very large sums of money and resources to fulfill a ministries vision.
Our BUILDING PROJECT SOLUTIONS process has been proven to assist organizations in evaluating, analyzing, developing, planning and implementing solutions that meet their specific situation through a collaborative environment. Our services include:
Construction Consulting and Evaluations- Pre-Construction Services including:
- Preliminary Site Selection
by TIm
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Web-based Solutions
In today’s ever changing world, ministries are looking for web based solutions to help them become more efficient in their operations and systems while at the same time reducing the need for costly hardware and software. In addition, organizations are seeking solutions that are easy to use and do not require an Information Technology degree to operate.
To that end, Cool Solutions Group has developed 2 of the best WEB-BASED SOLUTIONS available to ministries. These applications are the only applications developed by ministry facility experts for ministry facilities.
by TIm
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Facilities Management Solutions
Maintenance and repair issues arise with EVERY building…regardless of age. We believe that God holds each of us responsible and accountable for what we do and how we steward every resource entrusted to us…this obviously includes our ministry facilities.
To address these issues we have developed several FACILITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS:
- Facility Assessments and Life Cycle Evaluation
- Facility Management Consulting
- Are we being efficient and effective?
- Are we utilizing “best practices”?
- How do we get started with a “proactive program”?
- How do we budget and benchmark operational costs?
- What should we do to be more “GREEN”
by TIm
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RESPONSES TO: Facilities Management vs. maintenance…what you all said
Last week I posted a blog about Facilities Management vs maintenance. By far, this has had the most readership of any of my blogs…and it has received a lot of input from you all….thanks.
Now…I am smart enough to know that most of you, after you read the blog, do not go back through and read the comments…so…I want to share some the comments with you as there are some great insights.
Here are your comments:
by TIm
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The Real To-Do List
My wife is a great atmosphere setter….I think that is the best way to put it.
As part of setting a positive and uplifting mood and atmosphere in our home, she has placed some great plaques and pictures in prominent locations. There is one that I have really been drawn to these past few weeks…it is a plaque with the same title as the title of this blog…and here are the items on the list:
1. Sing
2. Smile at strangers
3. Keep listening
4. Notice kindness
5. Eat ice cream
6. Hope
7. Count your blessings
8. Laugh
9. Love
10. Love some more.
by TIm
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FREE WEBINAR for ministrEspace….See for yourself
Are you considering changing your ministries room scheduling software? Do you need a simpler application or one that does not cost an arm and a leg?
If so, then ministrEspace is the right solution for you. ministrEspace is the easiest-to-use room scheduling solution ANYWHERE!
Join us for a one hour demo and training session of ministrEspace. We will walk you through the log in, set-up and scheduling components. We will walk through the application and also allow time for Q & A. This will be an interactive demo so if you want to get a jump on what questions to ask, sign up today for your FREE 30 DAY TRIAL and start to put it through your paces.
by TIm
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Facility “Management“ (Leadership) vs. “maintenance”
As part of developing Cool Solutions Group, I have met with dozens of business administrators and facility personnel. As I have documented these experiences I see that there appears to be a discrepancy between Facilities Management and facilities maintenance. To some of you, this may sound like semantics, but I think that it is much, much deeper than two “words” that some would consider synonyms. Let me describe what I have seen and then let you decide if there is or is not a difference.
First, let’s explore how dictionary.com defines these 2 words
by TIm
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THIRD PARTY REVIEW OF ministrEspace
ANNOUNCEMENT
Read an unsolicited Product Review of…
ministrEspace
http://www.churchtechy.com/2009/12/ministrespace-a-review/
