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Project Management

Project management is a core skill in facility management and is particularly important because of the wide range of projects assigned to the facility organization.

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IBM Global Real Estate Group Talk Space Planning and Occupancy

For today’s RE and FM professionals, it’s no longer about mops and buckets, it’s about using technology and data to effectively manage […]

The Heart of Every Contract: Developing Facilities Scopes of Work

Whenever you draw up a contract with your customer or vendor, regardless of the industry you work in, the Scope of Work […]

A Model for the Creation of Shared Assumptions

Analysis of the Best Value Business Model (BVM) as a tool to align organizational culture differences, providing a structured planning and meeting […]

The Key to Lock Maintenance: A Case Study on Improving Security of Retail Locations

Having a regularly updated lock maintenance program is critical to ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and merchandise for any retail facility. […]

Innovative Procurement and Partnerships in FM

Case study from the Nordic countries in Europe showed that outstanding examples of innovation in FM were initiated from the demand side […]

Retrocommissioning: New Low-hanging Fruit for Energy Savings

An introduction to retrocommissioning opportunities, process and benefits, including case study findings and common themes of retrocommission projects. RETROCOMMISSIONING (RCx) New Low […]

A Critical Review of Value Management and Whole-life Costing on Construction Projects

This paper captures the range of conflicting assumptions on the theory and practice of value management (VM) and life cycle cost (LCC). […]

Super-Charged Project Planning and Partnering

This piece identifies key elements of partnering that are proven to influence project success. Practical examples from a variety of design, construction, […]

Enclosure Assessments: Mitigating Building Performance Problems with Preventative Care

Building enclosure systems require periodic maintenance to adequately defend against water infiltration, air leakage and energy loss. Left unchecked, water infiltration, material […]

Nothing is Permanent but Change

Healthcare, and the field of oncology in particular, is undergoing rapid transformation due to a variety of factors. Effectively responding to these […]