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Top 5 Missteps in a Workplace Transformation
Many organizations consider their move or workplace redesign as a distraction or a necessary evil, while a strategic facility manager sees it […]
RICS Strategic FM Case Studies Series 3
In a competitive, global business environment, it is increasingly recognized that FM has a strategic role to play in the experience of […]
Commentary: Facility Management Accreditation Commission Outcomes
As institutions evaluate the Facility Management Accreditation Commission (FMAC) program’s curricular outcomes and competencies, this commentary offers an assessment example using a […]
Facility Management History and Evolution
By synthesizing the evolution of FM, this paper aims to answer the question, “Did the need to provide a separate name to […]
Clearing All the Hurdles: RICS Modus - Casefile
Read about the radical transformation that has brought greater accountability and clarity to facility management at the Hong Kong Jockey Club; a […]
School Facility Condition and Academic Outcomes
Research on the relationship between school facility conditions and student achievement as measured by the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Results show […]
Don't Be Caught Off Guard: A Primer on Pre and Post-Disaster Planning
In any disaster, the three main concerns related to a facility’s performance are loss of life, physical damage and downtime following the […]
Play the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Game
FMs navigate the complicated process of evaluating energy efficiency and assessing retrofitting options in commercial buildings. This case study demonstrates a staged […]
Is Your Office Stressing You Out and Making You Fat?
Investigating links between health, the built environment, and occupant behavior, this research highlights strategies for and benefits of designing, building, and managing […]
Lean Back and Relax: A New Approach to Managing Solid Waste
The University of Pennsylvania has taken an active role in waste minimization since 2007 with impressive initiatives such as composting in select […]