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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 […]

Linking FM to Organizational Strategy

Review organizational strategy to advance strategic facility planning processes beyond demand/ capacity planning alone, and evaluate tactical scenarios for facility renewal planning […]

Computer Gaming in FM Education

This study identifies a great potential to increase attractiveness and efficiency of FM education and training by way of serious games, which […]

Cool Roofing: A Solution to National Energy and Environmental Challenges

Learn how reflective or “cool” roofing solutions can deliver high solar reflectance and thermal emittance values, reducing heat gain in interior spaces […]

Developing a Staffing Plan in the Public Sector

Proposal of the best staffing levels for the public sector and advice on how to develop a staffing strategy to meet customer […]

An Integrated Model for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

IFMA Switzerland developed a life-cycle costing model for real estate and an associated life-cycle cost (LCC) analysis tool allowing comparisons between different […]

Investment Based Budgeting

Improve finance management and enterprise strategic alignment by instituting a new format for budget submissions and negotiations, termed by the author as […]

Royal Bank of Scotland: Case Study

Royal Bank of Scotland used workplace utilization surveys to strategically plan for its solution to optimize space, conserve energy, and increase staff […]