Facility Condition Assessments Create A Variety Of Benefits For Venue Managers & Operators By Mike Wooley
Public assembly venues are typically among the largest investments
made by communities. Skyrocketing costs of these investments make - ical than ever. With the evolution of video and wireless connectivity facilities relevant for local, regional, and national events is becoming prohibitive. Incremental re-investment over the life of the facility to - pensive than building new. One of the steps to determine if long-term re-investment is appropriate is having a comprehensive facility condi- tion assessment performed to determine the state of the facility’s phys- ical structure, systems, infrastructure, and ability to meet changing fan
A facility condition assessment can assist the owner and operator in
determining if its current operating policies and procedures align with evolving industry “best practices.” “Best practices” can encompass not professional development opportunities, written operating policies and procedures, and training programs. It is one thing to know the condi- tion of a system or piece of equipment, but it is equally as important to know why it is in its current condition. As an operator, your ability to demonstrate to the owner how you
- team review and suggest improvements to your preventive mainte- nance and work order processes and documentation. A comprehensive facility condition assessment should benchmark the condition of public and team/tenant spaces; mechanical, electri- and wireless technology; vertical transportation (elevators and escala- tors); roofs; and food service and retail spaces, systems, and equipment. - An architecture and interiors review focuses on the condition of
Premium spaces that include suites, clubs, and loges used to be re-
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depending on market, tenant, and use, portions of these areas are be- ing freshened and improved on a 3-year basis.
- - the replacement of older ice making chillers in the near term. Leakage - part of the facility condition assessment. In many cases, your local utility can be helpful in this process and in determining how levels of electrical rooms, by keeping them clean and free of unrelated equip- - ate safety procedures. Electrical rooms that are unclean and cluttered typically result in more heat buildup, which over time can diminish the - quality or “hard” water causing corrosion, rust, and scaling of pipe, resulting in premature failure of cooling towers, pipes, and valves.
structure which includes elevated and on grade concrete slabs, weight bearing walls, rigging grid, precast treads and risers, and glass curtain wall systems. We recommend a structural review of your facility every cracking or corrosion. Failure of these systems can be catastrophic. - moisture should be repaired immediately, or the consequences and
broadcasting, telecom, DAS, Cellular, and Wi-Fi systems. As in-home technology has improved, it has become more of a challenge for pro- fessional sports franchises and public assembly facilities in general to keep their customers engaged. We are now installing video boards in electronic entertainment systems have become a necessity to deliver - gional and national events. In convention centers, the use of digital - place, as is the need for robust Wi-Fi coverage for attendees to update their social media and research trade show products. For performing - -
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