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Managing Change in Turbulent Times: Creating a Sense of Urgency to Leverage the "Power of Place"

The FM professional should be situated as both a strategic business partner and change leader, demonstrating to the executive level a workplace […]

Indoor Environmental Quality: Designing Healthier Interiors

Review of the main causes for poor indoor environmental quality (flaws in HVAC systems, cleaning chemicals and material off-gassing), the ever-changing science […]

Dealing with Threating Situations: How to Keep the Worst from Happening

A categorization of workplace violence as defined by OSHA, paired with recommendations for improved facility security including preparedness, a culture of zero […]

Transforming the Workplace at SCAN Health

This white paper describes a major redesign of a standard corporate office environment at SCAN Health Plan. The focus of the redesign […]

Trendsetting California Sustainable Design Legislation: What All FM Leaders Need to Know

Published in 2009, this white paper addresses how California sustainable design legislation could change the way facilities would be designed and operated. […]

Two Shades of Green: Balancing Sustainability and Savings

Guidelines for establishing a lifecycle approach to sustainability management. Review a case study in which General Dynamics C4 Systems used their CMMS […]

The Lean, Green Workplace: Thinking Beyond Sustainability

Lean represents a new way of working and thinking, which will enhance efficiency, fuel collaboration, extend the building life cycle and protect […]

Exploring the Distributed Workplace

Overview of an IFMA research report addressing distributed work programs in corporate facilities, including common program drivers and goals, distributed work program […]

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 […]

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 […]