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Jake Smithwick

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Jake Smithwick

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26 articles

EP022: Digitize Your FM Operations

Today we are sitting down with industry-leading experts Matt Dawson, the Real Estate Engagement Leader at EY, Edward Wilson-Smythe, Director of Digital […]

IFMA Salary and Compensation Report - Poland

IFMA’s Global Salary and Compensation Report provides valuable insight into personal and team salary outlooks, describing current compensation conditions and trends in […]

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 […]

Maintenance Costs and Facility Soft Services Practices - EU O&M Benchmarks Report No. 3

This white paper focuses on maintenance costs and facility software services practices for a variety of facility industry sectors, and is the […]

Concierge Services and Contract Management Practices - EU O&M Benchmarks Report No. 2

This white paper focuses on concierge/housekeeping as well as the use of in-house versus outsources services for a variety of facility service […]

Sustainability Programs and Initiatives - EU O&M Benchmarks Report No. 1

This white paper focuses on sustainable operations and maintenance practices and is the first in a series of three reports summarizing performance […]

FM Pay and Compensation Report #1: Salaries, Benefits, and Trends for Facility Managers

How does your pay compare to other facility professionals in your region? What are the top perks provided by employers? This webinar […]

Best Practices in Janitorial Contracts and Services: Impacts from COVID-19

Contracting janitorial services is common for many organizations, and in today’s COVID-19 world, hiring an expert service provider is important. We will […]

IFMA Benchmark Report: The Leadership Toolbox for Organizational Change and Space Management

Technological and space management innovation is increasing by leaps and bounds. Beyond just finding and selecting the right solutions and new approaches […]

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, […]