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Trends and Developments Within Facility Management

This white paper deals with further trends and developments within facility management based on the fieldwork of the Vienna University of Technology, […]

Multiskilling and Job Satisfaction in Outsourcing

Companies who provide facilities management through an integrated solution have to commit to multiskilling of their staff in order to be effective. […]

HR Issues to be Considered When Outsourcing Services

Although HR issues are crucial determinants of the success of service outsourcing processes, they are too often paid inadequate attention. The area […]

An Overview of the Benefits and Risk Factors of Going Green in Existing Buildings

Using a comprehensive literature review methodology, this paper develops a framework for defining benefits and risks of retrofitting existing buildings to green […]

The Effects of Organizational Variables on Hospital Costs in Georgia

A linear regression analysis method is applied for examination of 87 acute care hospitals in the U.S. state of Georgia and evaluation […]

Engaging a Multi-generational Workforce: A Strategic Framework for Success

The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated talent management framework for real estate practitioners. The framework emphasizes the unique […]

Decommissioning Planning and Checklists

A complete decommissioning task planner, including decommissioning guidelines and requirements, an operations center and field office unoccupied building checklist, as well as […]

Approach to Managing Asset Risk in a Manufacturing Facility

Whether creating a multi-year facility plan or determining facility conditions to be assessed, this piece offers a tiered approach to setting a […]

Contractor QA and Accountability Program - DFW Airport

Details of the DFW International Airport quality assurance and contractor accountability program, reviewing asset management departmental division of responsibilities, the quality assurance […]

The Office: A New Look at an Old Friend

This presentation provides an overview of aspects of work environments and how to measure the success of a workspace in terms of […]