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Shaping the Future

Shaping the Future

November/December 2024

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Preserving & maximizing veteran know-how
Building sustainable cities
Protocols to prevent & remove graffiti

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Shaping the Future

Shaping the Future

November/December 2024

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Preserving & maximizing veteran know-how
Building sustainable cities
Protocols to prevent & remove graffiti

The World of FM

The World of FM

September/October 2024

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Why it is time for stronger facility cyber security
The hidden value of a warranty program
Optimizing physical security

Maximizing FM’s Influence

Maximizing FM’s Influence

May/June 2024

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The Global FM Impact Report: A Critical Review
Shaping the Workplace: Strategic Space Management
A Watchful Eye: Turning Video Monitoring into Video Intelligence

We Are FM

We Are FM

September/October 2023

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FM's Role in a people-first approach
Empowering NextGen FM
The rise of the wellness room

Archive

Shaping the Future

Shaping the Future

November/December 2024

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Preserving & maximizing veteran know-how
Building sustainable cities
Protocols to prevent & remove graffiti

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The World of FM

The World of FM

September/October 2024

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Why it is time for stronger facility cyber security
The hidden value of a warranty program
Optimizing physical security

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Optimizing FM

Optimizing FM

July/August 2024

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Utilizing AI for operational efficiency
Leading geographically dispersed FM teams
FM's role in attracting employees back to the office

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Maximizing FM’s Influence

Maximizing FM’s Influence

May/June 2024

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The Global FM Impact Report: A Critical Review
Shaping the Workplace: Strategic Space Management
A Watchful Eye: Turning Video Monitoring into Video Intelligence

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FM & The Workplace

FM & The Workplace

March/April 2024

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Strategies to attract younger professionals
Mitigating the effects of severe weather
A practical guide to moving operations

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FM’s Balancing Act

FM’s Balancing Act

January/February 2024

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Enhancing FM Efficiency
Employee Retention
Reducing Workplace Violence

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Real Estate & Property Management + Occupancy

Real Estate & Property Management + Occupancy

November/December 2023

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$mart Park: Generating revenue in hybrid work
Let's Talk Trash: 5 ways to keep decommissioned furniture out of the landfill
The (Home-like) Office of Tomorrow: Bridging work & comfort

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We Are FM

We Are FM

September/October 2023

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FM's Role in a people-first approach
Empowering NextGen FM
The rise of the wellness room

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Technology

Technology

July/August 2023

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A Safety Trifecta
Maximizing IoT in the Workplace
The New FM Role

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Risk Management + Health & Safety

Risk Management + Health & Safety

May/June 2023

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What is a Healthy Workplace?
FM's Next Big Risk
The Dangers of VOCs & Reactive Gases

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FM & Sustainability

FM & Sustainability

March/April 2023

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Going Green: Planning a sustainable facility
Sustainability: Looking forward
Lessons from the World's Trash

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FM 101

FM 101

January/February 2023

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Celebrating ISO/TC 267
Reducing Chemical Air Pollutants’ Impact
Strengthening the Supply Chain

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FM Finance & Strategy

FM Finance & Strategy

November/December 2022

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Creating Better Workplace EX
Casting the Right FM Team
The Role of Predictive Maintenance

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FM & People

FM & People

September/October 2022

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Facility Managers: Architects of the hybrid experience
The Emotional Punchlist: Workplace’s forgotten strategy
Weathering the Storm: FM & the skilled labor shortage

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Sustainability

Sustainability

July/August 2022

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SEC’s Proposed Climate Rule: What FMs need to know
Taking Aim: Using PropTech to hit targets
With (re)Purpose: Giving potential waste a new life

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The Building Portfolio

The Building Portfolio

May/June 2022

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By the Numbers: Data-driven capital planning
The End of the Line: FM’s role in decommissioning
The Future of Portfolio Management: 3 shifts FMs must make

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Form Meets Function

Form Meets Function

March/April 2022

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To the skies: Using drones to evaluate a building enclosure
Destination Dispatch: The key to smarter elevator traffic
Building the Hybrid Workplace: How the latest CRE technology can help

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Superior Interiors

Superior Interiors

January/February 2022

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A Place to Call Home: Finding functioning space for FM teams
The Office 3.0: Is the metaverse the future of the workplace?
Credentialling Compliance: A new era of healthcare policies

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FM & Sustainability

FM & Sustainability

November/December 2021

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Green Buildings: Increasing FM visibility in EU and beyond
Circularity: Creating FM’s new economic model
Renewable Furniture: FM’s hidden superpower

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Your FM Career

Your FM Career

September/October 2021

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There is an I in Team: How self-improvement strengthens a team
This is the moment: Confronting reentry challenges
The Balanced Scorecard: Repurposing a time-tested strategic framework for the new model of work

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FM Technology

FM Technology

July/August 2021

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PropTech: Using integration as the key
Automation: Still a “Nice to have?”
Ready to Go: Connecting the commercial restroom

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O&M Planning & Project Management

O&M Planning & Project Management

May/June 2021

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Mapping the Journey to Improved IEQ: Navigating the complexities and risks to reoccupy buildings
May the Force Be with You: BIM data gives FM a new hope in O&M
HR + FM = Teamwork: Enhancing safety and compliance

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Risk Management + Health & Safety

Risk Management + Health & Safety

March/April 2021

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In the Meantime: Optimizing for low occupancy
Responsible Reentry: Health & safety measures in the COVID-19 age
Legionnaires’ Disease: COVID-19 for Buildings?

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The Guts of Your Facility

The Guts of Your Facility

January/February 2021

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Privacy vs Social: Comparing settings in the workplace
A Sensible Approach: Using sensor tech as a tool for safe reopening
Safe Space: Why the office might be a healthier and safer place than home

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Sustainability

Sustainability

November/December 2020

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Sustainability Reporting: The human angle
The Experts’ Assessment: The workplace post-COVID-19
3D Printing Hazards: Managing emissions for safety & health

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People & Leadership

People & Leadership

September/October 2020

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Leading in Crisis: Creating Safer, healthier facilities
Enter Humane Brave New World: Embracing new FM Opportunities
Space Without Boundaries: From reimagining to managing a new way of working

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Real Estate + Space Occupancy

Real Estate + Space Occupancy

July/August 2020

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Infection Prevention: Learning from the COVID-19 Frontline
Plaza Maintenance: Preserve a better outside
Historic Impact: How COVID-19 is changing the workplace

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FM Planning & Project Management

FM Planning & Project Management

May/June 2020

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Purchasing & Procurement: Leveraging strategies to maximize your budget
Protecting Yourself from Downstream Risks
Getting to the Bottom of Waste: Implementing an effective waste audit

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Security, Disaster Recovery & the FM

Security, Disaster Recovery & the FM

March/April 2020

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Visitor Safety: Keeping guests safe in emergency situations
Safety First, Wellness Third: Climbing the prevention pyramid
Energy Savings: Using EMIS to unlock potential

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Focus on FM Technology

Focus on FM Technology

January/February 2020

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The ABCs of LEVs: Leveraging electric vehicles for instant impact
Producing Productivity: Using smart offices to create smart businesses
Data Integration: Building a digital ecosystem for FM success

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Financial Gains

Financial Gains

November/December 2019

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Saving Green: The financial benefit of Green Buildings
Adding Value Through Cost Saving
Getting a Handle on PropTech

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Building a Sustainable Future

Building a Sustainable Future

September/October 2019

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Rightsizing commercial Waste Services
Healthy Machines: Thinking critically about critical hardware
The Future of Compliance

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Managing Modern Risks

Managing Modern Risks

July/August 2019

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Making Work Work
Opening Minds to Open Space Concepts
Attractive Amenities: Setting trends across the facilities spectrum

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Better by Design

Better by Design

May/June 2019

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A Risk Incognito: What lost knowledge is costing your organization
Stopping the Big Bad Wolf: Developing a holistic visitor security system
The Biggest Risk in Preparing for 5G

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Back to Basics O&M

Back to Basics O&M

March/April 2019

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The Acronymic World of FM
The Fourth Industrial Tidal Wave
Self-healing Concrete Solutions

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The How-To Guide

The How-To Guide

January/February 2019

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The Bottom Line on Workplace Change
How to Build a Bond Program
Sustainable Retrofits

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Sustainability Review

Sustainability Review

November/December 2018

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Three Revolutions Leading Toward Healthier & Happier Workplaces
Empowered Purchasing: Calculating strategy & risk
Considerations for sustainable flooring

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The Evolution of FM

The Evolution of FM

September/October 2018

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The New Lease Standard: How to prepare for upcoming changes
Insights to Optimize WELL Building
Decision-making Data: How analytics inform space usage and improve employee experience

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Managing 21st Century Spaces

Managing 21st Century Spaces

July/August 2018

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Vigilant FM: Prevention training against active shooters
A New Kind of FM
Designing for Aging & Dementia

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Owning O&M

Owning O&M

May/June 2018

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The FAQs on CMMS: How to find the right maintenance management system
4 Ways Maintenance History Optimizes Workflow
Process-Driven Spaces: Why design matters

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Financing FM

Financing FM

March/April 2018

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Getting an A-Grade at the C-Level
Disruptive Leadership
Facility Condition Assessment for Capital Planning

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The Three Branches of Design

The Three Branches of Design

January/February 2018

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Planning for Parking
Planning, Designing & Building Outdoor Amenities
Unifying Business, FM & Technology as One Team

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Tech & Next-Gen FM

Tech & Next-Gen FM

November/December 2017

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Breathe Easy: Harnessing IoT for intelligent air quality management
Embracing Available Data to Improve FM
What is FM?

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Creative Design for a Creative Company

Creative Design for a Creative Company

September/October 2017

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6 Factors to Leverage Knowledge
How to Make Workplace Change Easier
4 Steps to Digital Transformation

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Safety as a Culture

Safety as a Culture

July/August 2017

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Security vs Efficiency: You don’t have to choose
How Business Continuity Planning Goes Beyond Emergency Response
Preparing for Disruption

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FM & the Environment

FM & the Environment

May/June 2017

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Charging Forward: Unlocking the opportunity of an environmental mitigation trust
Making Green Equal Green: Selling Sustainability Projects
Environmental Stewardship & Refrigerant Legislation

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A Seat for FM at the Drawing Table

A Seat for FM at the Drawing Table

March/April 2017

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Role of Data in Operational Efficiency
Electrical Systems: Don’t Get Burned
Establishing the Boundaries of your MSS

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FMs as Workplace Allies

FMs as Workplace Allies

January/February 2017

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Sensory Upgrades for the Workplace Toolkit
FMs as Workplace Allies
Workplace Tools that Build Trust

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Leveraging Lean for FM Process Improvement

Leveraging Lean for FM Process Improvement

November/December 2016

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The Handoff: Planning for successful transition from construction to operations
Noise and Vibration considerations for Data Centers & IT Facilities
Mitigating Risks of Commercial Kitchen Fires

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we.define.fm

we.define.fm

September/October 2016

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FM Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines
Organizational Culture & FM Responsibilities
Tech-savvy FMs Lead the Executive Charge

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Sustinability

Sustinability

July/August 2016

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How to Choose the Right LEDs
Heat Recovery From Wastewater
Carbon Footprint Standards: Why should you care?

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Back to Basics

Back to Basics

May/June 2016

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Aerial Platforms: Putting work within reach
Digging Out of Deferred Maintenance
How to Integrate Capital Planning & FM

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The Quantified Building

The Quantified Building

March/April 2016

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Remote Management: Building the foundation for success
Smart Technology, Smarter FMs
How Tech is Transforming the Visitor Experience

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The Year of the 360-Degree View of the Building

The Year of the 360-Degree View of the Building

January/February 2016

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Optimizing the Building Envelope
The Business Impact of Pests
Understanding The Nuances of a Commercial Roofing Warranty

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Biomimicry

Biomimicry

November/December 2015

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Biomimicry: Imitation as Science
Building Good Relationships, One Good Deed at a Time
Failing Pipe System: Repair or Replace

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The Rise of the Workplace Consumer

The Rise of the Workplace Consumer

September/October 2015

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Futureproofing Your FM Career
Weathering the Storms: Six Tips for FMs
Leadership: It’s not what you think

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Aligning Facility & Business Needs

Aligning Facility & Business Needs

July/August 2015

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Occupant Satisfaction & How to Achieve It
Integrated Facility Services Offer a Holistic Approach
Delivering Exceptional Customer Service

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Solving Your Noise Problem

Solving Your Noise Problem

May/June 2015

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Control Your Budget Before it Controls You
Hiring a Quality Landscaping Company for Your Facility
Waste Management 101

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Mathematics Before Graphics

Mathematics Before Graphics

March/April 2015

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The Answer to “Sitting Disease?”
Organizational Culture Implications of Office Design and Employee Performance
Secrets of Knowledge-sharing Success

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Sick Building Syndrome

Sick Building Syndrome

January/February 2015

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Managing Risks Throughout the Facility Portfolio
Developing a Facility Safety Program? Consider Workplace Wellness
Six Key Considerations for a Restroom Redesign

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The Sustainability Issue

The Sustainability Issue

November/December 2014

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Turning Food Waste into Energy
Improving Water Efficiency: A holistic approach to conservation
Integrating Sustainability Metrics into Daily Operations

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Tapping the Millennial Talent Pool

Tapping the Millennial Talent Pool

September/October 2014

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Building Successful Leaders with a Culture of Innovation
Workplace Wellbeing
Age Appropriate: Strategies for leading and leveraging a multi-generational workforce

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Finding the Balance

Finding the Balance

July/August 2014

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Reducing Real Estate
Developing an Energy Master Plan
If you Can’t Measure, You Can’t Manage

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How to Build a Positive Safety Culture

How to Build a Positive Safety Culture

May/June 2014

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Diagnosing Unusual Carpet Problems
Cooling Efficiency through Energy Storage
The Future of Change Order Management

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FM & Technology

FM & Technology

March/April 2014

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Operational Costs in Data Centers
Empowering Customers through Self-Service Technology
Modeling and Optimization in Strategic Space Environment

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Beyond Collaboration: Workplaces that Innovate

Beyond Collaboration: Workplaces that Innovate

January/February 2014

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Give Me a Break: Encouraging downtime is better for business
Coming Clean on the Condition of Restrooms
Occupant Engagement: How FMs act as change agents

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