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Strategic Facility Planning

Manage quality by applying Strategic Facility Planning (SFP) principles and key stages (understanding, analysis, planning, and acting) to optimize facilities and support […]

Work Workers Workplace: Improving Branch Performance Through Empathetic Design

A guide for understanding institutional and end-user needs of physical banking branches, addressing factors related to the evolution of empathetic design: global […]

Security Badge Policies and Procedures

Security badge policy and procedures for associates, contractors, temporary workers and guests of home office or field office facilities, used in order […]

Creating a Safe, Sustainable Community in a Challenging Economy

This whitepaper explains how a well-planned technology implementation adds value when it is comprehensive, creates operational efficiencies, meets constituent expectations, and takes […]

Change Management and the Facility Manager

Understand the importance of change management practices in FM. Identify drivers of change and related implications for facility managers, change management best […]

Business Continuity Planning 101

A comprehensive presentation on business continuity planning (BCP), addressing compliance factors as well as best practices for plan development, testing and maintenance.

Improving Operational Performance

Developmental strategy for e-business standards by Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate (OSCRE) Americas Inc., outlining approaches for improved operational standards, global […]

Measuring Ergonomic Program Effectiveness: Lessons Learned at the FDIC

Establish an effective office ergonomics program by identifying and measuring key performance indicators, assessing the effectiveness of office ergonomics processes, and integrating […]

Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors

As codes tighten and energy costs skyrocket, there is significant and renewed interest in energy performance of buildings.

An Introduction to Sustainability in Food Service

Learn about aspects of sustainability in the food service industry and review recommendations for tracking, measurement and continued monitoring of sustainability endeavors.