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Workplace Design: The Foundation of a Successful Customer Value Chain

Learn how workplace design contributes to a successful customer value chain, and improve your workplace design by completing a checklist addressing design, […]

Evaluating the Sustainability of Green Products

A guide for evaluating the sustainability of green products, reviewing green product attributes and life cycle assessment criteria, environmental impact categorization, third […]

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 […]

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 […]

Measuring the Intangibles of Workplace Performance

Research conducted with office workers in the U.S. and U.K., concerning the role that workplace design plays in business performance and organizational […]

Cut It Out! A Guide for Controlling Expenses Through Environmentally-Friendly Practices

A guide for controlling expenses through environmentally-friendly practices that are lean, green, and effective, achieving immediate operating cost efficiency. Cut It Out! […]

Strategic Facility Planning

Manage quality by applying Strategic Facility Planning (SFP) principles and key stages (understanding, analysis, planning, and acting) to optimize facilities and support […]