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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 […]

Three Benefits of LED Wall Pack Lighting

Conventional wall pack lighting can be inefficient and costly. This blog post outlines the energy savings, maintenance cost reductions and heightened lighting […]

Three Common Issues With HID Wall Pack Lighting

Wall pack lights are a type of exterior lighting generally used to provide illumination to areas for vehicles and pedestrian use, as […]

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 […]