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FM Shared Service: The Balance Between In-House and Outsourcing

A review of literature concerning the practice and use of outsourcing in higher education, and research focusing on how symbiotic and collaborative […]

Exploring the Distributed Workplace

Overview of an IFMA research report addressing distributed work programs in corporate facilities, including common program drivers and goals, distributed work program […]

Environmental Concerns in Buildings: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Failure to identify and handle hazardous building materials and environmental concerns could result in occupant complaints, regulatory fines, lawsuits, short- and long-term […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation

This guide provides instructions to help facility managers benchmark, evaluate and reduce water consumption, defining domestic, processed and outdoor water types and […]

Environmental Concerns in Buildings: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Failure to identify and handle hazardous building materials and environmental concerns could result in occupant complaints, regulatory fines, lawsuits, short- and long-term […]

Hospitality FM & Engineers: Energy and Sustainability

Advice from the Hospitality Facility Managers & Engineers Community of Practice for balancing customer experience with sustainability practices, with a specific focus […]

Communication Lessons from the Real World

Mass communication and messaging control advice from retired FBI special agent, Jeff Lanza, paired with real-world examples of high-stakes communication scenarios and […]

Managing the Facility Design Process Webinar

An overview of the systematic facility design process, addressing owner vs. designer concerns, contractor selection, contract components, contractor-generated project plans and tips […]

Measuring the Intangibles of Workplace Performance

Research conducted with office workers in the U.S. and U.K., concerning the role that workplace design plays in business performance and organizational […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Sustainable Landscaping

This guide reviews the design, construction and maintenance stages of landscaping, explaining how to incorporate sustainability at each phase, decrease maintenance costs […]