IJFM
Number Of Publications
57 articles
A Method to Benchmark Cleaning Services in Swiss Hospitals
This paper uses a qualitative research design to develop a benchmark methodology for cleaning services in Swiss hospitals, resulting in 21 clearly […]
Toward a Comprehensive KPI Reference Model for FM in Hospitals
This study assesses KPI specifications for FM in hospitals, providing the basis for controlling and benchmarking steps, development of corresponding adjustments of […]
Research Methodology for Building Automation Performance Index
This study describes a research methodology for quantifying a typical building’s level of automation-performance for developing an automation performance index (API), including […]
Construction Claims: Impact of Defective Construction on Long-term Facility Maintenance Costs
A study conducted to quantify the impact of defective construction procedures and methods on sustainable construction projects’ recurring FM costs. The data […]
Concept of the Chief Facility Executive
Through literature review, discussions with peers in online communities, and interviews by phone/email with FM and corporate real estate (CRE) executives, this […]
Catering Benchmark of Swiss Hospitals: Continued Research
This paper is a follow-up to the research entitled, “A Method to Benchmark Swiss Hospital Catering” by Hofer, Honegger and Züger (2013). […]
Health Care Facility Space and Equipment Management During High Patient Demand
This paper identifies the problem of overcrowding in several hospital case studies and explores strategies applied for mitigation, providing staff opinions and […]
IFM Allocation Model for Support Services in Hospitals as a Basis for FM Driven Financing of Healthcare Real Estate
Based on European standard, BS EN 15221-4: Taxonomy of FM, this research was pursued to create a model for systematically developing FM […]
Developing a Planned Maintenance Program That Aims Towards a Preventative Mindset: A Case Study in FM Leadership
This proposal documents the process of creating a formal maintenance plan where none previously existed, with key components that facilitate and align […]
Does Workplace Matter? Perceived Satisfaction with Physical Workspace as a Driver of Worker Performance
Researchers surveyed 408 randomly selected office workers in an effort to understand the relationship between workers’ perceived satisfaction level with workspace, and […]