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Investigating the FM Professional Shortage

This research investigates the importance of creating collegiate programs that focus on training a new generation of FM professionals, suggesting that educators […]

A Method to Benchmark Swiss Hospital Catering

Qualitative research addressing how FM costs emerge and are justified in Swiss hospitals, informing the development of a benchmarking method for Swiss […]

School Facility Condition and Academic Outcomes

Research on the relationship between school facility conditions and student achievement as measured by the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Results show […]

IFM Allocation Model for Support Services in Hospitals as a Basis for FM Driven Financing of Healthcare Real Estate

Based on European standard, BS EN 15221-4: Taxonomy of FM, this research was pursued to create a model for systematically developing FM […]

A Model for the Creation of Shared Assumptions

Analysis of the Best Value Business Model (BVM) as a tool to align organizational culture differences, providing a structured planning and meeting […]

Empowering People to Shape Their Place Through the Integrative Process

The importance of the integrative process has been elevated by IFMA and other related industry organizations. The integrative process seeks to broaden […]

Balancing Physical Security and Productivity

This presentation offers actionable items that can be employed to aid in reducing the overall cost of ownership, while also increasing the […]

Buildings in the Cloud: From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities

This white paper discusses the challenges facing cities worldwide, identifies solutions, describes the results and delivers realistic next steps for your city […]

This is your Brain on Space: Architecture and Neurology

An introduction to human neurology in relation to the built environment. Research raising awareness of how architecture impacts the neurology of the […]

Saving Your Sanity in a Foreign Land

Advice for facility professionals facing the globalization of commerce, an unprecedented demographic shift and increasing workforce migration, highlighting common challenges and solutions […]