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Leading Change: A Core Competency for Facility Managers

As the FM world experiences constant flux, organizational (cultural/behavioral) change becomes a crucial and challenging transformation to design and lead. Manage basic […]

Why LEAN is the New Clean

Looking for ways to cut costs, boost morale and improve the productivity of your facility? You can do this easily through LEAN […]

Finance for Public Sector FM

Do you have difficulty communicating with your financial officer? Often, this is the case for public sector facility professionals. This white paper […]

The Role of the Facility Manager in Attaining and Maintaining AAALAC Accreditation

Facility managers as a group rarely get involved in Vivarium (Research Animal Facility) operations outside of corrective or preventive maintenance. However, accreditation […]

Lead by Example: A Guide to Leadership in Hard Times

Actionable tips for leadership management and strategy, addressing leadership by example, change management communication skills, and strategic thinking for business case alignment. […]

Working in Harmony Putting IT, HR and CREFM in a Room Together to Make Sweet Music

How do dynamic and seemingly divergent infrastructure groups collaborate to support workforce productivity? Explore panel discussion about the alignment of IT, HR, […]

Value-Driven Near-Zero Strategies for New and Retrofit Commercial Buildings

Increase the efficiency of new and retrofit commercial projects by using Passive House Standard and strategies. Learn about the principles and cost […]

Environmental Concerns in Buildings: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Failure to identify and handle hazardous building materials and environmental concerns could result in occupant complaints, regulatory fines, lawsuits, short- and long-term […]

How to Move from Good to GREAT as a Leader: Examples from Within IFMA

Leadership skills are a big focus within any profession; but when you are a volunteer leader, there’s no formal training, so you […]

BIM Master Planning for 72 Million Square Feet

Learn how a community college system used integrated data systems to form a web-based core solution to maintain consistently updated information, optimizing […]