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The Value of Peer Groups and Networking in Facility Management
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In this episode of Facility Voices, Clay Major, Director of Facilities at the Town of South Windsor, shares his experience managing facilities for a growing town while working with limited resources. He discusses the challenges of maintaining a high level of service with a small team and budget.
Clay explains how modernizing municipal buildings with automation and energy-efficient systems, such as HVAC and lighting upgrades, has improved efficiency. He also highlights the importance of safety systems, like a push-button lockdown feature, which ensures quick and effective responses in emergencies.
Listen in for valuable insights on modernizing public buildings, enhancing operational efficiency, and implementing advanced safety features to protect both staff and the public.
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Clay Major has over 30 years in Facilities/Maintenance Management, beginning with a certificate in electricity and an HVAC apprenticeship. After transitioning from aerospace manufacturing to facilities management, he became Director of Facilities for the Town of South Windsor, managing 17 facilities totaling 250,000 sq/ft. He founded a quarterly roundtable for facilities professionals and won the 2023 APWA Professional Facilities and Grounds Manager of the Year award.
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