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How to Maximize the Value of Your Furniture Assets

Learn how to enhance productivity, reflect corporate culture, and enable interactive innovation that contributes to recruitment and retention of talent by properly […]

Experiencing Change: Discover a New Future

A look at change management and the impact of the facility manager who manages change, including a case study about change management […]

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 […]

Qualifying Contractors With a Simplified Scorecard

Review an objective methodology to assess a contractor’s qualifications using a simple matrix, and learn how to determine "best value" when hiring […]

Successfully Operating LEED Buildings: Setting Your Building Apart in the New Normal

Learn how to stay current on industry knowledge and apply up-to-date expertise on projects with LEED EB Recertification. Review case study of […]

The 17 Mistakes Made in Emergency Plans and How to Avoid and Correct Them

Review why emergency plans are integral to strategic emergency preparedness and business continuity, while identifying seventeen common errors and oversights of emergency […]

The Challenges of Replacing Major Equipment in an Occupied High-Rise Building

A case study that discusses some of the challenges and constraints during design, procurement and replacement of major building equipment in a […]

Lean Back and Relax: A New Approach to Managing Solid Waste

The University of Pennsylvania has taken an active role in waste minimization since 2007 with impressive initiatives such as composting in select […]

Improving Maintenance Efficiency Effectiveness at the University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida (UCF) improved their facility maintenance efficiency and operational effectiveness through organizational restructuring, a new work order process […]

Seeing the Light of Day: Cleaning in Washington County

In September of 2010, Washington County, MN adopted their 2030 Comprehensive Plan which described the policies and practices needed to prepare for […]