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Ep040: El mundo del FM a través de los años en Latino America (en español) -- The world of FM through the years in Latin America (in Spanish)
Hoy Rafael Berumen, Director General de REMS México Colliers y Presidente del Capítulo IFMA México, es acompañado por Eduardo Becerril, Director General […]
The Unexpected Rise in Workplace Lockers
This article explores the rising significance of workplace lockers in modern office design, driven by hybrid work and space optimization. It highlights […]
Adapting to Evolving Threats: Strategies for Flexible and Responsive Security
Due to evolving physical threats and cyberattacks, traditional perimeter security systems are no longer effective in facility management. This article discusses strategies […]
Networking Doesn't Have to Suck
Lindsay Young, a strategic marketing consultant at Nu Marketing, and Tim Pile, the Western Regional Sales Manager at Metal Fab Inc., discuss […]
Avoiding the High Cost of Stormwater Violations
This white paper explores the purpose and types of stormwater regulations and how they are enforced. Details on regulatory requirements and who […]
Technology Adoption and Digital Applications in Emerging Markets like India
Host Saji Sebastian, the founder and principal advisor at FM Future Labs, talks with Manoj Parekh the managing director at OCS Group […]
EP045: Data Integration, ISO Standards, and Future Trends in Facility Management
Host Ed Buckley, the Vice President of Facility Operations at TD Industries, interviews Jim Whittaker, the Global Product Owner, Engineering Services at […]
Sustainability - Demands and Opportunities
This article will view FM roles and opportunities relative to demand organizations for present purposes of sustainability strategy, initiative, execution, and communication. […]
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Why Every Project is a Decarbonization Project
A discussion on how regulations and incentives for decarbonization are impacting customer decisions about which projects to pursue and why controls are […]
Sustainability - Demands and Opportunities
This article will view FM roles and opportunities relative to demand organizations for present purposes of sustainability strategy, initiative, execution, and communication. […]
Cool Biz: Energy Conservation Efforts in Japan
The Cool Biz initiative, which originated in Japan during the summer of 2005, was introduced by the Ministry of the Environment as […]
Electrical Measurements in TAB
A discussion of about electrical measurements versus current technology. I attended the NEBB Annual Meeting in Maui last month and it was […]
Sound Rating Criteria for Buildings
The main goal for acoustic design in a space is to keep the background noise levels low enough that normal sound in […]
CMMS - The Good, the Sordid & the Unexplainable
A multi-faceted article on all things CMMS based on three decades of experience.
What is a healthy building?
This blog defines what a healthy building is, the important components that make up a healthy building and why facility managers are […]
EP046: Key Strategies for Water Damage Emergencies
Stephanie Skordas from Legend Brands discusses the critical importance of in-house emergency water response capabilities for facility managers. Joined by her colleagues […]
PFAS in the Built Environment
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are durable, stain-resistant chemicals used in building products. To reduce exposure, practitioners should avoid specifying PFAS-containing products, […]
EP045: Data Integration, ISO Standards, and Future Trends in Facility Management
Host Ed Buckley, the Vice President of Facility Operations at TD Industries, interviews Jim Whittaker, the Global Product Owner, Engineering Services at […]
Managing Indoor Environmental Quality Throughout the Seasons
As the seasons change, what happens outside has an impact on what happens inside. When it comes to thermal comfort, lighting, and […]
The Impact of Policies, Regulations, and Incentives on Decarbonization
Energy plans play a critical role in helping organizations achieve sustainability goals, offset rising energy costs, and optimize a comfortable environment for […]
Demystifying Decarbonization: A Building Owner and Business Executive Quick Guide
Organizations face challenges to create more efficient operations and achieve sustainability goals. But it doesn’t have to be a challenge. Here are […]
Technology Adoption and Digital Applications in Emerging Markets like India
Host Saji Sebastian, the founder and principal advisor at FM Future Labs, talks with Manoj Parekh the managing director at OCS Group […]
Inside the World of Sports Facility Management: Behind-the-Scenes Insights into Delivering Memorable Fan Experiences
Sports facility management involves ensuring seamless fan experiences by maintaining stadium infrastructure, overseeing safety measures, and providing amenities like themed restaurants and […]
Avoiding the High Cost of Stormwater Violations
This white paper explores the purpose and types of stormwater regulations and how they are enforced. Details on regulatory requirements and who […]
The Brilliance of Outsourced Security for Hybrid Workplaces
Securing workplaces across multiple office locations of a nationwide enterprise was already a challenging task pre-pandemic. The inherent variability and distance separation […]
Whole Building Integration Is Easing the Demands of Workplace Evolution
The concept of whole building design, or whole building integration, has rapidly grown over the past few years. Along with its philanthropic […]
4 ways power digitalization gets your building closer to net-zero
The earth’s hottest summer in recorded history and our oceans’ highest documented surface temperatures are stark reminders of global warming’s devastating effects […]
Networking Doesn't Have to Suck
Lindsay Young, a strategic marketing consultant at Nu Marketing, and Tim Pile, the Western Regional Sales Manager at Metal Fab Inc., discuss […]
Adapting to Evolving Threats: Strategies for Flexible and Responsive Security
Due to evolving physical threats and cyberattacks, traditional perimeter security systems are no longer effective in facility management. This article discusses strategies […]
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11 Core Competencies of Facility Management
Understand the fundamental skills and knowledge areas a facility professional should continually develop to improve job performance and effectiveness as a facility […]
Evolution is Never Finished: Insights from IFMA's Emerging Topics Working Group on How Six Key Topics are Transforming the FM Industry
The white paper, Evolution is Never Finished: Insights from IFMA’s Emerging Topics Working Group on How Six Key Topics are Transforming the FM […]
An Example of an Effective Lockout-Tagout Procedure
Gain an understanding of lockout-tagout (or lock and tag), a safety procedure used in industry and research settings to ensure that dangerous […]
Succession Planning in Facility Management Pilot Study and Road Map for the Future
The Facility Management profession has faced labor workforce challenges for years. However, preliminary results from recent IFMA studies have revealed seismic shifts […]
Optimizing Building Management with a Lifecycle Approach
With the building industry facing new efficiency and sustainability challenges, this report explores the crucial role facility managers can play in fostering […]
Employee Engagement: The Crucial Role of the Supervisor
Engaged employees are more productive, more customer-focused and more loyal — and companies with high levels of employee engagement are more profitable, […]
U.S. Veterans in Facility Management: A Global Salary and Compensation Supplementary Report
IFMA’s U.S. Veterans in Facility Management: A Global Salary and Compensation Supplementary Report explores the unique opportunities and challenges of military veterans […]
Integrated Facility Management vs Facility Management: What is the Difference?
No matter the industry, most businesses require facilities management in some form. Although many are familiar with Facility Management (FM), the term […]
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