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Dreaming of the Perfect Move?

Advice for the corporate relocation process focusing on four main components: the company, the business, the people, and company materials. Time allotment […]

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 […]

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

A cutting-edge laundry facility serves as an example for effective implementation of balanced eco-friendly design that maximizes patient safety and infection control […]

A Method to Benchmark Swiss Hospital Catering

Qualitative research addressing how FM costs emerge and are justified in Swiss hospitals, informing the development of a benchmarking method for Swiss […]

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 […]

The Scope of Facility Management

The FM industry has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors over the last few decades. However, the scope and identity of […]

Three Common Issues With Fluorescent Lighting

Fluorescent lighting is commonly used to illuminate commercial, industrial, classroom and retail settings. Traditional fluorescent lamps can cost your organization in unnecessary […]

Common Executive Missteps in Real Estate and Workplace Strategy

This article focuses on some of the root causes of executive-level mistakes in real estate and workplace strategy, discussing the link between […]

Three Benefits of LED for Fluorescent Lamps

For facility managers, common questions surrounding how to integrate LED lighting into their existing fixtures include: should we use LED tubes in […]

Three Benefits of LED High Bay Lighting

Many existing high bay lighting fixtures (typically used in warehouses, factories, gymnasiums and other large, open areas with high ceilings) use HID […]