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A Model for the Creation of Shared Assumptions

Analysis of the Best Value Business Model (BVM) as a tool to align organizational culture differences, providing a structured planning and meeting […]

The Key to Lock Maintenance: A Case Study on Improving Security of Retail Locations

Having a regularly updated lock maintenance program is critical to ensuring the safety of employees, customers, and merchandise for any retail facility. […]

Innovative Procurement and Partnerships in FM

Case study from the Nordic countries in Europe showed that outstanding examples of innovation in FM were initiated from the demand side […]

Retrocommissioning: New Low-hanging Fruit for Energy Savings

An introduction to retrocommissioning opportunities, process and benefits, including case study findings and common themes of retrocommission projects. RETROCOMMISSIONING (RCx) New Low […]

A Critical Review of Value Management and Whole-life Costing on Construction Projects

This paper captures the range of conflicting assumptions on the theory and practice of value management (VM) and life cycle cost (LCC). […]

Performance Contracting in the Public Sector and the Real World

A brief outline of performance contracting process steps, addressing request for proposal, performance contract components and an account of the author’s personal […]

How to Calculate and Present Deep Retrofit Value: A Guide for Owner - Occupants

Learn how to calculate and present deep retrofit value based on a model that builds business value through highly efficient buildings and […]

Tips For Keeping A Clean Janitorial Closet For Time, Labor & Cost Savings

The janitorial closet is the backbone of any facility. Yet often they get disorganized, messy and when you need to find the […]

The Struggle with Projects and Work Orders

Solving facility management challenges in public agencies and universities is easier through incremental change. Bring positive change through a robust standardized definition […]

Managing Roofs for Sustainability

Learn how to reduce expensive roof emergencies with preventive maintenance, reduce and defer capital investments by extending the life of your roof, […]