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Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce

Consider the implications and challenges of a workplace employing workers from four generations (Seniors, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y/Millennials), and […]

Research Methodology for Building Automation Performance Index

This study describes a research methodology for quantifying a typical building’s level of automation-performance for developing an automation performance index (API), including […]

Working with Change Management in Service Outsourcing

Service outsourcing creates many changes. For the employees who will be outsourced, the changes are significant. But also for the rest of […]

Significant Parameters for Building Automation Performance

With the goal of defining a model-as-performance-measurement-tool for building automation systems (BAS), the study identifies and illustrates issues affecting BAS and the […]

Innovative Procurement and Partnerships in FM

Case study from the Nordic countries in Europe showed that outstanding examples of innovation in FM were initiated from the demand side […]

Improving Facility Management Operations Through Optimization of Performance Metrics

Use a customizable maintenance management system (CMMS) to measure performance in organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Then, optimize performance metrics to establish standards, […]

SCAN Health Plan: Case Study

A case study on SCAN Healthcare’s model for a flexible space concept aligning SCAN’s consideration of human factors with non-hierarchical workplace design […]

Better Questions Equal Better Information

A presentation on communication strategies for effective leadership and operations, including guidelines for effective information sourcing and management, and tips for crafting […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Sustainability in the Food Service Environment

This guide teaches food service managers and facility managers how to introduce sustainable practices. It addresses local purchasing, waste management, energy conservation, […]

How Peak Demand Management and Energy Education Can Save You Energy and Dollars: A BAE Systems Case Study

A study of the educational and operational programs that BAE Systems instituted to effectively lower operating expenses and improve energy conservation. How […]