IFMA Logo

Knowledge Library
Filter by
Subjects
Category
Type

Demystifying Public Sector Contracting

The public procurement/contracting process is explained, including an outline for developing scopes of work, discussion of ethical practices in public sector procurement, […]

Business Benefits of Capturing Actual vs. Planned Space Utilization

Improve your real estate management by determining the actual space utilization in your facility to optimize space usage and implement cost-effective maintenance […]

Raising the Bar: Enhancing the Strategic Role of FM

A study on FM strategy, examining ways FMs can manage infrastructure functions in “shared enterprise support” teams by aligning real estate and […]

A Method to Benchmark Cleaning Services in Swiss Hospitals

This paper uses a qualitative research design to develop a benchmark methodology for cleaning services in Swiss hospitals, resulting in 21 clearly […]

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 […]

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 […]

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM): UK Pilot Study

A 15-month monitoring study was undertaken manually to determine the feasibility and impact of condition based maintenance (CBM) on 83 rotary assets […]

Energy Efficiency Indicator: IFMA Summary Report (2012)

Results of the 2012 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey of global energy management decision makers providing trend insight on energy management, energy […]

Linking Corporate Office Design and Organizational Performance: Results from an HQ Renovation

Research findings arranged to compare the benefits of balancing user-centered design and prescriptive interior design to drive organizational change. Linking Corporate Office […]