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The Great Open Workspace Debate: Where do You Stand?

“Open Workspace” is a phrase that often signals progress, but it can also sound alarms for facility managers tasked with pleasing all […]

The BIG Shift

Artificial intelligence will continue to radically transform the workforce. Today, many organizations are introducing chatbots to improve the employee experience or to […]

The Hidden Secret of Sustainable FM Partnerships: Selecting an Expert (Trusted Advisor) vs. a Supplier

This presentation identifies the need to change the sourcing process for the delivery of Integrated Facility Services (IFS) to meet the need […]

One Big Thing: Single Source of Truth Asset Management

Management need to be aware of the importance and educated on the benefits of implementing asset management. As performance is key, are […]

No Building is an Island: Hardball on the future of FM

“The ambient office; smart buildings; smart cities; zero net energy consumption; every building a mini-power plant; free-addressing; the post-carbon economy.” We’ve all […]

Working and Living in the “Left of Boom”: Developing a Survival Mindset for the Workplace and Life

“Left of Boom” is a bit of security/business continuity jargon for all the actions done to prepare for and/or prevent an incident. […]

Proven Strategies to Become a Better Listener

Each day facility managers and their staff are involved in a variety of communications with customers and colleagues that make or break […]

Well-being Works: The Value on Investment

What if you worked in an office space that improved your cognitive performance? Last year the new headquarters for the American Society […]

Change Management: The Secrets to Success at UMUC

The University of Maryland University College began a pilot program to transform one of their least desirable workspaces -a dark, cubicle-filled basement […]

See Something, Say Something...to Everyone: Crowdsourcing Emergency Communication

Today’s communication systems are often no better than an elementary school phone tree. Property Managers may reach out to the facilities managers, […]