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Significant Parameters for Building Automation Performance

With the goal of defining a model-as-performance-measurement-tool for building automation systems (BAS), the study identifies and illustrates issues affecting BAS and the […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Sustainability in the Food Service Environment

This guide teaches food service managers and facility managers how to introduce sustainable practices. It addresses local purchasing, waste management, energy conservation, […]

Five Challenges in Window Installation

Review challenges of window installation: understanding energy loss and the risks of UV exposure, overcoming comfort and productivity issues, providing building safety […]

Start the New Year by Spreading Prevention not Germs

A listing of recommended preventative measures, for facilities and occupants, to help reduce the spread of office illness. Start the New Year […]

A City Quests for the Gold

The City of Richmond, California achieved a Gold LEED Rating for the renovation of their City Hall and former Hall of Justice, […]

Bed Bug Response Plan

A plan for procedural response to concern of bed bug infestation in the workplace, including protocol steps for communication, inspection, extermination and […]

Decommissioning Planning and Checklists

A complete decommissioning task planner, including decommissioning guidelines and requirements, an operations center and field office unoccupied building checklist, as well as […]

An Overview of the Benefits and Risk Factors of Going Green in Existing Buildings

Using a comprehensive literature review methodology, this paper develops a framework for defining benefits and risks of retrofitting existing buildings to green […]

The Effects of Organizational Variables on Hospital Costs in Georgia

A linear regression analysis method is applied for examination of 87 acute care hospitals in the U.S. state of Georgia and evaluation […]

Engaging a Multi-generational Workforce: A Strategic Framework for Success

The purpose of this paper is to propose an integrated talent management framework for real estate practitioners. The framework emphasizes the unique […]