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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 […]

Managing Construction Costs in the Public Sector

Learn how to use job order contracting as an effective tool for identifying initial construction costs, managing change orders and facilitating work […]

Dispelling the Myths of a Telecommuting and Flexible Workplace Program

Tips for integrating telework and flex-work programs in the corporate sector through proper introduction and support of alternative workplace strategies (AWS). A […]

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 […]

Developing a Staffing Plan in the Public Sector

Proposal of the best staffing levels for the public sector and advice on how to develop a staffing strategy to meet customer […]

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 […]

Service Innovation in the FM Industry

Innovation is one of the top challenges for the facility management industry. Despite having improved over the past 10 years, FM companies […]

Advice for Emerging Leaders: The Best Career Investments you Can Make

Career management advice for prospective and emergent FM leaders, addressing career development strategies for developing, early, and continued career cultivation. Advice for […]

The Green Workplace: Managing Green Change in Your Organization

Learn how to use change management programs to guide organizations through the process of greening occupant’s behavior as they adapt to changes […]

Good Governance Creates Great Leaders

Review a model and guidelines by which governance, a quality process for internal/external operations and relations, may be instituted by industry leaders […]