A key part of the Utility group benchmarking program are the shared practice meetings and surveys.
About Shared Practice Meetings
Each month we have a one-hour Shared Practice Meeting on MS Teams. We may not have one if there are conflicts with other events so check the schedule for a complete list of upcoming meetings and events.
The “Shared Practice” meetings provide an opportunity for you to talk with your colleagues and peers about the many common topics associated with managing a utility facility. You can discuss what is working/not, ask any questions about an issue you are facing, share your lessons learned with others, and otherwise network and learn from each other.
Some meetings have a presentation, others are open discussion. There is usually some time at the end available for participants to ask the others any question for feedback on emerging issues. Benchmarking participants are encouraged to share a case study, can suggest topics for meetings, and can moderate a meeting on an appropriate topic of their choice. (contact us).
The meetings are open to all utility company staff working on utility facility management and projects and invited subject matter experts (if not a benchmarking-specific topic).
Each month we do a short Shared Practice Survey, typically related to that month’s Shared Practice meeting topic. Each survey takes just a few minute for you to complete and results are shared with all those who submit. Benchmarking participants can request a survey on an appropriate topic or results from prior surveys (contact us).
Prior Shared Practice Meetings & Surveys
Each month we do a short Shared Practice Survey, typically related to that month’s Shared Practice meeting topic. Each survey takes just a few minute for you to complete and results are shared with all who participate. Benchmarking participants can request a survey on an appropriate topic or results from prior surveys (contact us).
2026 Topics:
- The Service Center of the Future
- Facility Resiliency Planning for Utilities
2025 Topics:
- The Range of Services Your Department Provides
- 360 Virtual Tour Technology – Case Study by SRP
- Live Help Session
- AI in Utility Facilities Management
- Procurement for Facility FMs
- Warehousing & Storage Needs
2024 Topics:
- Space/Occupancy Metrics, Work Order Metrics
- Dealing With Your FM Data / Misc Questions
- Using Benchmarking Metrics for Facility Master Planning
- Utility Service Center Planning Checklist
- Automating Equipment Inspections
- Facility Condition Assessments
- Safety: Roof, Electrical, and More
- Principles and Trends for Fleet Maintenance Facilities
- Discussion of Emerging Issues
2023 Topics:
- Emerging Issues in Society, the Utility Industry, and Facility Management
- Automation in Your Facility Operations
- Work Order Systems
- Are Desk Phones Still Relevant
- System Control Rooms
- Service Center Planning and Design Issues
- Facility Reliability, Resiliency and Contingency Planning
- Facility Planning, Projects & Initiatives in 2023
2022 Topics:
- How Zero Waste Can Benefit Your Organization
- Snow Removal & Landscaping
- KPIs for Utility Facility Managers
- Facility Organization Structure
- Metal Coatings for Asset Preservation, Cleanliness and Safety
- Unlocking Workplace Purpose
- Motivate, Engage, & Retain Your Best People
- Environmental Leadership 2022
- FM Issues 2022
2021 Topics:
- Workforce Issues
- Environmental Sensors
- Comparison of Utility Facility Project Approaches
- Facility KPIs
- How We Use Data
- Planning Hybrid Workspaces
- Facility Systems Used By Utility Facility Manager
- Initiatives Wellness Sustainability Resiliency
- Space and Occupancy Management Practices
- Return to Workplace
- Topics of Interest 2021