As we come to the close of 2018, it is time for — what else? — reflecting. We here at IAVM wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2019 and look forward to another year of serving you, our valued members. It has been my pleasure to serve as your editor of Facility Manager m

As appears in the November/December issue of Facility Manager magazine. May your holidays be merry. By R.V. Baugus ‘Twas the night before VenueConnect, and all across the vast plains, IAVM members slumbered, led by our CEO, one Brad Mayne; Tickets were reconciled and hung in the stock

By Mike Santa, CVP Does your venue staff know how to utilize the basic lifesaving skills of CPR and AEDs? Do they even know where your venue’s AEDs are located? As I sat in a recent training for our venue staff, I was reminded of the importance of these vital lifesaving techniqu

A man choked to death when his shirt got caught in an escalator in a New York subway. The 48-year-old man was found unconscious on top of the escalator with part of his shirt caught in the machine and the neckline choking him. Officials have named him as Carlos Alvarez, according to m

By Andrew Shreve Similar to other industries, the process of developing as a professional is an enduring one, with lots of twists and unexpected turns, but those of us in this niche venue management industry have to start at square 1. Some may be more fortunate than others where squar