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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 […]

Do Good, Have Fun and Make Money Epic's Sustainability Story

Strategy for site stewardship and responsive sustainable architecture for Epic, a medical software company. Review goals set, options assessed and objectives achieved […]

Ergonomics Programs for FMs: Why Ergonomics Needs to be in Facilities

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

BIM Implementation: PESTEL Drivers & Barriers

Discussion of the popularization of BIM across the FM industry as well as national borders, examining international divergence related to the barriers […]

Benefits of Adjustable LED Task Lighting

Duke University employees conduct an evidence-based study assessing the ergonomic and/or calculated utility power consumption benefits of adjustable LED task lighting vs […]