For decades, maintenance and engineering departments seemed to operate on their own — how times have changed. For decades, maintenance and engineering departments seemed to operate on their own. Their offices often were in the basement of facilities or in separate buildings altogether. Managers — whose departments were considered a “necessary evil” in many organizations — often were excluded from organizations’ strategic planning activities.
How times have changed.
A quick glance at three articles in this issue reveals ways that maintenance and engineering departments are making stronger connections with occupants and organizations:…