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How to Create an Ideal Entryway

Learn how to create a three-step entryway system that considers the role of safety, aesthetics, durability, serviceability, and price while also fashioning […]

Bringing Job Order Contracting to Richmond, BC: Case Study

The city of Richmond in British Columbia saved resources and preserved quality control, while managing challenges like growing construction project demand and […]

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 […]

Permanent Entryway Systems

Learn how permanent entrance floor systems help to preserve flooring, improve indoor air quality, contribute to LEED credits and sustainable design, reduce […]

Comparison of Thirty Green Building Projects Across the United States: Common Elements

In an effort to create a foundation for green evaluation, this study examines the green elements used in 16 single-family homes and […]

High-performance Buildings Need High-performance FM

Quality frameworks and performance management systems are recommended for high-performance facility mangers to align organizational strategy and the delivery of economical, safe […]

BIM for FM: Capturing Operational Efficiencies and Cost Savings Now

The presentation details the company’s use of BIM and Lean for building lifecycle managements for consideration by FMs.

USGSA—Rocky Mountain Region: Case Study

In 2010 the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) redesigned its regional headquarters in Denver, Colorado into a mobile workspace that accommodated multiple […]

Improving Building Operating Decisions: A Tool to Help Make Smart Decisions

Review of a question-driven software service tool used to help FMs, FM consultants and other FM professionals prioritize energy, maintenance and human […]

Integrated Pest Bird Management

An overview of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for pest bird species, reviewing pest bird biology and reproductive physiology for an increased […]