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Transferring Industry Approaches to Resource Management in Hospitals

Swiss healthcare industry research based on comparative literature review and evaluation of different industry approaches to resource management, suggesting the service allocation […]

Legal Industry Council of IFMA: Benchmarking Report

Originally published in 2012, this comprehensive benchmarking report presents results from a survey conducted by IFMA’s Legal Industry Council. A major benefit […]

Quick Response (QR) Codes and FM

This paper examines how QR codes in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can improve the FM’s ability to track and manage […]

Increasing Worker Engagement through Environment, Policy and Technology

A case study of the Cisco Connected Workspace designed for a solutions-based, highly collaborative global workforce, guided by design solutions for optimized […]

Does Your Carpet Care Pass the Test?

By investing in a proper carpet maintenance plan, FMs can significantly extend the life of the product, contribute to the company’s environmental […]

Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges

Learn how reflective or “cool” roofing solutions can deliver high solar reflectance and thermal emittance values, reducing heat gain in interior spaces […]

Find Hidden Resources to Tackle Millions of Dollars in Renewal

Review the process by which Brown University in 2011, adapted the lean manufacturing approach for FM to develop a preventive maintenance strategy. […]

Sound Solutions for Wood Flooring

As the floor is the most heavily used part of a building, the authors provide FMs with sound advice on selecting the […]

Linking Facility Management to the Core Strategies of the Enterprise

A presentation providing other ways, beyond capacity planning, to use the strategic facility planning process to create value for your organization.

A Contingency Model for Outsourcing Relationships in the Facilities Management Sector

Review outsourcing relationship theories and conceptual models, and examine the relationships between outsourcing modes and outsourcing maneuvers in the Four Outsourcing Relationships […]