For which sectors is preventive and predictive maintenance of technology suitable?
Comparison of preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance Type of maintenance How it works Main advantages Risks / disadvantages When is itmake sense Preventive maintenance Scheduled interventions at intervals (time / operation) Stable operation, predictable costs, longer service life of equipment Risk of unnecessary interventions if intervals are not set correctly Most building technologies, mandatory inspections, […]
20 years in the company: What has changed and what remains
You have been with the company for 20 years. Do you still remember your first day and what surprised you the most? I certainly remember my first day. But honestly, I had no idea “what” I was getting into, because I had only a very limited knowledge of facility management at the time. The owner, […]
20 let ve firmě: Co se změnilo a co zůstává
Letos v březnu oslavil ředitel slovenské pobočky 20 let ve společnosti OKIN. V rozhovoru vzpomíná na své začátky, klíčové projekty i proměnu facility managementu za poslední dvě dekády – a prozrazuje, co ho na práci baví dodnes.
Preventive maintenance and the lifespan of building systems: How to plan and manage maintenance for reliable equipment operation
Preventive maintenance is one of the key tools of facility management, directly influencing the lifespan of building systems, the operational reliability of buildings and the overall costs of their management. There are several types of maintenance – preventive, predictive and reactive. All of them are practical for use in a facility management context and offer […]
Proactivity, expertise, retrofitting and Arnold Schwarzenegger – the four pillars of successful facility management
Jiří, right at the start I have to ask you about one thing that caught my eye on your LinkedIn profile. Your name is listed as Jiří “George” Semotán. Where did that “George” come from? Do you perhaps have British ancestors? I don’t have any English ancestors, but it’s linked to the time I spent […]
Proaktivita, odbornost, retrofit a Arnold Schwarzenegger – kvarteto úspěšného facility managementu
Co má společného facility management s Arnoldem Schwarzeneggerem? Překvapivě víc, než by se mohlo zdát – alespoň podle Jiřího Semotána, obchodního ředitele OKIN Facility. V rozhovoru se dozvíte, jak ho profesní cesta od IT přes IoT dovedla až k facility managementu, jakou roli podle něj hrají technologie v moderních budovách a proč považuje vytrvalost za klíč k úspěchu v obchodě i v životě.
The Greenline: When a modern building serves both people and nature
The building, named The Greenline, is among the most modern and sustainable office buildings in Prague. It is located in Kačerov, and since this year, OKIN Facility has been providing complete integrated facility management here – from technology and daily operations to building trust with clients and tenants. Our goal is for the building to operate smoothly, efficiently and with respect for the environment, which makes The Greenline an exceptional place to work. The building stands out for its energy efficiency, environmentally friendly operation, green terraces, community garden and thoughtful ecological approach.
The Greenline: Když moderní budova slouží lidem i přírodě
Budova s názvem The Greenline patří mezi nejmodernější a nejudržitelnější kancelářské budovy v Praze. Najdeme ji na Kačerově a od letošního roku zde OKIN Facility zajišťuje kompletní integrovaný facility management – od technologií a každodenního provozu až po budování důvěry s klientem i nájemci.
Na fárání s kolegy aneb jak jsme se stali horníky na zkoušku
Tým absolvoval exkurzi do černouhelného dolu ČSM v Karviné, posledního svého druhu v České republice. A co víc, šlo o jednu z posledních příležitostí sfárat do hlubin před jeho definitivním uzavřením 31. ledna. Tu jsme si prostě nemohli nechat ujít. Reportáž z této nevšední akce připravila manažerka kontraktu Táňa Ciferská, která akci zároveň organizačně zajistila. Už […]
The path to carbon neutrality starts with proper energy management
Energy management today is not just a matter of savings, but is becoming a strategic tool for the long-term competitiveness of companies. With increasingly stringent European legislation, rising energy costs and an emphasis on ESG, companies are under pressure to adapt their operations to the new reality. What does energy management look like in practice, what challenges does it bring across Central and Eastern European markets, and why should companies see decarbonisation targets as an opportunity? We discussed these topics with Andrea Štefanková, head of the energy management division at OKIN Facility, one of the leading building managers in the region.