IJFM
Number Of Publications
57 articles
Cleaning: Finding a Microbiological Standard
This literature review contains background and findings on standards and benchmarks for the cleaning of high frequency touch surfaces, focusing on standards […]
Activity Modeling for Energy-Efficient Design of New Hospitals
This research shows how energy use in hospitals may be reduced through activity modeling and demand-control of hospital equipment and ventilation energy. […]
Maintaining the Quality of Constructed Facilities Using the Performance Information Measurement System
This study focuses on implementing a measurement system through visual inspection to identify the performance of installed sprayed polyurethane foam roofs (94 […]
Economic Space Utilization and Sustainability by IT-based Optimization
A mathematic modeling approach is presented as a solution for automating space allocation and optimization. From the proposed data model, CAFM/IWMS software […]
Reducing the Fall Fatality Rate by Managing the Risk Associated With Working at Heights
This study examines the reasons behind historical fall fatality rates and presents recommendations for mitigation, concluding that FMs must develop, implement and […]
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). […]
2013 International Comparison of User Satisfaction in Buildings
A systematic review of user satisfaction in the context of facility management and real estate management. The main research issues emphasize research […]
Condition Based Maintenance (CBM): UK Pilot Study
A 15-month monitoring study was undertaken manually to determine the feasibility and impact of condition based maintenance (CBM) on 83 rotary assets […]
Transferring Industry Approaches to Resource Management in Hospitals
Swiss healthcare industry research based on comparative literature review and evaluation of different industry approaches to resource management, suggesting the service allocation […]
Quick Response (QR) Codes and FM
This paper examines how QR codes in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can improve the FM’s ability to track and manage […]