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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 […]
Improving Maintenance Efficiency Effectiveness at the University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida (UCF) improved their facility maintenance efficiency and operational effectiveness through organizational restructuring, a new work order process […]
Seeing the Light of Day: Cleaning in Washington County
In September of 2010, Washington County, MN adopted their 2030 Comprehensive Plan which described the policies and practices needed to prepare for […]
Net-Zero Buildings: A Federal Mandate
An intro to net-zero building practices stemming from U.S. Federal Government mandate. Review the Green Building Initiative (GBI) Guiding Principles compliance requirements […]
In Demand Facility Management Jobs
This article discusses four in-demand careers in FM, addressing the skills required for each career path and the educational/professional accreditations recommended to […]
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 […]