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Workplace Strategy: Background and Resources from Pioneering Thinkers

Workplace strategy is not a new topic — in fact, some of the most interesting and innovative research on the workplace and […]

Charting a Path Toward IFMA Accreditation in Universities

This paper outlines the steps of various universities as they guide their FM-related programs toward accomplishing the key goals of filling market […]

Evolution of FM and Review of Canadian FM Practitioners Skills

This research examines FM core skills in the Canadian context along with the evolution of FM through an analysis of Canadian IFMA […]

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 […]

The Role of FM in Students' Images of Hospitality

This piece emphasizes on the importance of hospitality in the Netherlands and the role FM students play to make sure hospitality remains […]

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 […]

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 […]

Quantifying the Effect of BIM and COBie for FM

This paper investigates the effects of using building information modeling (BIM) and construction-operations building information exchange (COBie) data for facility management in […]

Pursuing Racial Diversity in IFMA Accredited Degree Programs

An action research study identifying strategies to increase racial diversity in the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Accredited Degree Programs (ADPs) through […]

IFMA COE Space Types Tips Protocols

A one page workspace protocol guide for IFMA Center of Excellence (COE) occupants, to support understanding of differing types of workspaces in […]