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Improve Waste Diversion through Optimization and Influence

Review the strategy, plan and implementation approach a gas and electric energy provider used to develop a multi-year program to reduce their […]

A Method to Benchmark Cleaning Services in Swiss Hospitals

This paper uses a qualitative research design to develop a benchmark methodology for cleaning services in Swiss hospitals, resulting in 21 clearly […]

Integrating Quality into FM Operations

An overview of Quality Management System (QMS) concepts plus steps explaining how to develop and manage an operationally-specific QMS for sustainable facility […]

From Property Management to Facility Management: The Revolution in China

Explore reasons why ergonomics should be attributed to FM, learn how an ergonomics program can strategically position FM in corporate business operations […]

Industry Exchange Through Student Internships

Results of a survey providing a basic understanding of practices in hiring and managing FM interns, including suggestions from the respondents on […]

Let the sunshine in: Perception of windows by Chinese office workers

Survey-based research conducted in Chinese financial services organizations on the use of building floor area adjacent to windows for workstations. The study […]

Encana Regional Headquarters: A “Develop / Design / Build / Leaseback,” Case Study

Read about the turnkey development approach that Encana, a global oil and gas company, used for the acquisition, design, and construction of […]

In Demand Facility Management Jobs

This article discusses four in-demand careers in FM, addressing the skills required for each career path and the educational/professional accreditations recommended to […]

Building Your Professional Presence

Image consultant tips for displaying a professional appearance, practicing behavior that inspires confidence, and exuding character that indicates integrity for an overall […]

Facilities Best Practices That Don't Break the Bank

Review best practices for organization management, including steps for creating a meaningful strategic plan, effective communication practices, a successful internship program and […]