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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). […]

The Total Test Fit

Predict architectural and engineering issues at potential building sites by using a total test fit to identify building problems, consider upgrades, assess […]

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 […]

Predicting Outcomes of Investments in Maintenance and Repair

A report pairing research findings with the recommended processes and practices necessary for converting the portfolio of federal facilities into one that […]

BIM Implementation: PESTEL Drivers & Barriers

Discussion of the popularization of BIM across the FM industry as well as national borders, examining international divergence related to the barriers […]

BIM for FM Opportunities: Overcoming Challenges and Sharing Lessons Learned

Key terminology is explained and applied to evaluate the use of building information modeling (BIM) for FM through the use of three […]

Sound Solutions for Wood Flooring

As the floor is the most heavily used part of a building, the authors provide FMs with sound advice on selecting the […]

Guide to Airport Performance Measures

This ACI guide defines performance measures for airports by addressing the factors that drive results, identifying airport types where the measure is […]

Lean Health Care Outcomes Delivering Results

Learn how a health care facility used the Lean process management philosophy to transition its service model and facility from a family […]

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, […]