Knowledge & Insights - CGL Facilities Management

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Whether through our podcast, blog, or one of our various interviews, case studies, and whitepapers, our goal is always to educate and inform on the topics most pressing to the justice industry. To do this, we remain steadfast in our dedication to being lifelong learners always focused on moving the ball, and our industry, forward.

We share these insights freely with our clients and the industry because we strongly believe More Knowledge = More Power and empowering a more effective approach to justice is at the heart of every decision we make and sets the foundation for every project we take on.

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Understanding FCA Ratings: From Good to Replace

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Understanding FCA Ratings: From Good to Replace

Understanding FCA ratings is crucial for effective facility management and long-term planning. In this Ebook, CGL's Director of Engineering, Chris Goode, explores the various FCA ratings—Good, Fair, Poor, Critical, and...

Article | Chris Goode | 12 MIN

Bridging Sustainability and Efficiency: Practical Approaches to Smarter Energy Management

In the first blog post in this series, I discussed the important elements of an energy management plan and how to best go about establishing a plan of your own...

Article | Ted Perry | 7 MIN

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From Vision to Reality: How CGL Redefined Facility Maintenance and...

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From Vision to Reality: How CGL Redefined Facility Maintenance and...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime colleague and mentor Joe Lee to discuss the company’s journey, his role as one of its founders, and the growth...

Article | Gregory Westbrook | 10 MIN

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Efficient Workflow Processes to Improve the Productivity of Your Facility...

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Efficient Workflow Processes to Improve the Productivity of Your Facility...

In most industries, the cost of maintenance is between 10 to 25 percent of total operating cost based on a report from McKinsey & Company. The sheer cost impact of the...

Article | Ellis Kirby | 10 MIN

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Effective Energy Management for Civic and Justice Facilities

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Effective Energy Management for Civic and Justice Facilities

Ted Perry, Senior Vice President with CGL’s facility maintenance division, is an expert on the topic of energy management plans and implementing strategies for initiatives to reduce energy consumption and...

Article | Ted Perry | 10 MIN

Is Your Project Feasible? How a Feasibility Study Can Set...

Brett shares his insights on what feasibility studies are, how they work, and why they’re so crucial to the success of any criminal justice project.

Article | 10 MIN

Unit Management Pt. 2: Strategies for Successful Implementation

For agencies who may feel intimidated at the thought of instituting Unit Management for their facility, there are operational experts and consultants who can help.

Article | 8 MIN

The Guiding Principles of Unit Management

Unit Management is the way in which prisons are operated; not just units. It takes large correctional facilities and breaks them into smaller recognizable units.

Article | 10 MIN

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If You Are Not Learning, You Must Be Dead: The...

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If You Are Not Learning, You Must Be Dead: The...

As long as we are alive and breathing, we must be learning. Living a good, prosocial, and productive life, depends on our ability to learn and adapt positive learning into...

Article | Mary Livers | 8 MIN

Higher Education

Revealing the Hidden Costs in Higher Education Facility Maintenance

Higher Education

Revealing the Hidden Costs in Higher Education Facility Maintenance

Maintaining the physical infrastructure of higher education facilities is a complex task that involves a variety of factors. When equipment malfunctions or systems fail, corrective maintenance steps in to address...

Article | Landon Carrell | 5 MIN