With the warm summer months arriving churches will be turning on the AC in most of the country, increasing utility bills, possibly drastically. Tim Cool of Smart Church Solutions met with Certified Energy Manager Colby May to discuss how to control that impact, while...
Have you ever been in a building and seen a list of events or announcements on a TV monitor or other device? Maybe even something as simple as the WiFi password or an inspirational quote? For many first-time guests, digital signage makes a first impression. But,...
The 2023 Church Facilities Expo (CFX) is looking for church leaders who are passionate about helping others! Come share your tips and strategies that will help attendees build their skills and training so they can focus more on their mission and less on the...
The Viakoo Action Platform delivers video and access control service assurance to eliminate missing video and access failures while automating firmware updates and certificate management for improved cyber hygiene. “Our award-winning Action Platform is constantly...
Delayed maintenance is a frequent problem for all facilities managers who are faced with routine and seasonal tasks, as well as emergencies, while having limited staff and restricted budgets. Building Burro founder Tina Breckenfeld discusses how to keep up with these...
Ensure families feel welcome at your church as you plan to expand your PK-12 space through these 7 tips from our friends at BLDD Architects.
I have been reading a book by John Maxwell entitled How Successful People Think. It's a short and easy read...you should pick up a copy. One of the sections of the book is on Creative Thinking. I have always thought of myself as a creative thinker and so this section...
There are many functional aspects to the upkeep, maintenance, and protection of a church building but in this article we're going to focus on fire prevention and protection for church facilities. Having proper fire protection in place is critical to the safety of your...
Many churches are dealing with aging buildings and a declining attendance/membership. When this happens, they find themselves in a situation with more building than they need. This issue is generally caused by a couple of factors: 1. The church has declined in...
Ask any ten Church Management Software (ChMS) users if they hate their ChMS, and chances are, you’ll get several yeses. No matter which ChMS product your church uses, a good percentage of your users are likely to be unsatisfied. In this episode, Eliott Wood, elder of...
At the first-ever CFX Essentials mini-conference in Charlotte April 28-29, attendees will be given the full conference experience in a shorter time, for less money. With the shorter amount of time allotted, there will only be two tracks: Production, which we looked at...
Joe Precup, Director of Operations at DTK Facilities, discusses challenges to facility maintenance needs, whether janitorial or staff management, in an ever-changing and unpredictable economy. During this episode, Joe will outline an acronym that will help your team...
Has your church ever thought of starting a school? I have worked with dozens of churches that at some point thought they would best serve their local community by starting a school...usually in their existing church facilities. While this can be exciting, there are...
Church facilities who can show and maintain diligent sanitation practices will better manage an indefinite period of transition to a new normal.
By Lee Cool If you are involved in managing the calendar at your church, you understand there's a lot that can go into it. There needs to be a process for approval, a system to prevent double bookings, a method to stay organized and so much more. Not to mention all of...
NSCA, the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, released updated Labor Installation Standard guidelines to help members improve and maintain project profitability. Because labor units are the biggest factor...
Why is it important to include IT and AVL integration into the planning process of any new build or renovation project your church is undergoing?
In addition to preventive maintenance, there’s another critical aspect to stewarding the resources entrusted to you: safety. While you can’t guarantee everyone’s safety 100% of the time, there are practical actions you can take to reduce the likelihood of...
Follow these simple steps to ensure your LED wall remains clean and in great condition
These simple HVAC practices can impact your energy management & usage to save costs now.
Facility Management Software is a vital tool to aid with the monthly, daily, and periodic tasks of church facility maintenance. While there are many good products on the market, there are some features that you should consider essential as you go through your...
