Production lighting needs preventive maintenance to perform at its best. Like anything of value, production lighting requires some tech crew maintenance time if you want it to perform at its best––and for a long time. Much of what’s involved in the maintenance of the...
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Are Facility Management & Facility Maintenance the Same?
Over the years, I have met with dozens of administrators, executive pastors, operations directors, and facility personnel. Through my experience, I have seen a discrepancy between how people define these two phrases: facility management and facility maintenance. While...
Tips for the Choosing, Feeding, and Care of Automated Lights and Consoles
Experts in the field of automated lighting care & repair share their advice on how to care for your fixtures
5 Quick Wins that Save your Church Money in the Long Run
Churches are largely supported financially by the members that belong to their communities, and the money members can give — whether it’s put in a collection basket at service or deducted automatically from a checking account — is contingent on a lot of factors. That...
Stage Lighting Repair via PCB
How easy is it to repair a moving light or a piece of LED lighting equipment right down to the level of components on the PCB? There are easier repairs, and there are harder repairs, but is it worth your time? A PCB is a Printed Circuit Board, or PC board,...
Welcome to Your Dirty Clean Building
You have probably heard that first impressions of your church facility happen very quickly when a first-time guest comes in. So, we push our facility team to keep entrances clean. The concern is, what does clean mean to you? Clean is one part of a proper cleaning...
Maintaining Your Lighting Rig
Lighting Maintenance With financial belts tightening, people are getting reluctant to spend money on new lighting equipment. Let’s look at getting more out of your existing lighting equipment with some maintenance and how to get more light for free....
CFX is Looking for Facilities Speakers
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...
Worship Facility Podcast: How Can I Stop Chasing Facilities Problems?
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...
Choosing and Maintaining Automated Lights and Consoles
Worship Facility Editor Gene Lass and lighting and production expert Bill Di Paolo discuss how to select and maintain the best automated lights and consoles to fit your church's stage and budget. Takeaways include: Defining automated lights and controllers Benefits of...
Best Practices for Church Disinfecting
Church facilities who can show and maintain diligent sanitation practices will better manage an indefinite period of transition to a new normal.
Church Facility Safety Isn’t Overrated
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...
Vital Church Sound System Maintenance Tips
All of these aspects are important and necessary to keep your system performing optimally.
How to Clean LED Screens and Walls
Follow these simple steps to ensure your LED wall remains clean and in great condition
Evaluate Your Facility
If you have been a part of any management classes, you have probably heard the term “Management by Wandering Around.” This concept really took off in the early 80s, and is characterized by management in taking the time to wander around their company and engage in...
No-Cost Energy Practices That Can Have a Deep Impact on Your Church
These simple HVAC practices can impact your energy management & usage to save costs now.
10 Essential Features of Facility Management Software
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...
Getting A Handle On Church System Maintenance, Lifecycles & Upgrades
Get folks onboard, start the discussion early and have a plan.