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WE Case Study: City of Calgary

The City of Calgary established an integrated program to reduce real estate costs and accommodate changing work practices by growing mobile technology, […]

Do Not Let Roofing Top Your Budget

Keeping a roof in top shape requires enacting a roof asset management program. Over time, this program will optimize roof performance, save […]

A Method to Benchmark Cleaning Services in Swiss Hospitals

This paper uses a qualitative research design to develop a benchmark methodology for cleaning services in Swiss hospitals, resulting in 21 clearly […]

Reduce Tenant Complaints with HVAC Proactive Maintenance

HVAC sustainability is about understanding equipment costs and driving maintenance and energy efficiency based on impact to the bottom line. Proactive maintenance […]

Construction Claims: Impact of Defective Construction on Long-term Facility Maintenance Costs

A study conducted to quantify the impact of defective construction procedures and methods on sustainable construction projects’ recurring FM costs. The data […]

Three Common Issues With Conventional Parking Lot Lighting

Parking lot lighting is outdoor lighting typically mounted on poles and located in parking lots, pathways and driveways, providing illumination for vehicles […]

Control Consumption and Costs with Active Energy Management

Energy can be the third largest expense for organizations, but the active management of energy consumption using industry best practices and technology […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: No-Cost/Low-Cost Energy Savings Guide

The guide reveals the top four energy consumption pitfalls (equipment scheduling, sensor error, simultaneous heating and cooling and outside air usage) and […]

A Method to Benchmark Swiss Hospital Catering

Qualitative research addressing how FM costs emerge and are justified in Swiss hospitals, informing the development of a benchmarking method for Swiss […]

Solutions Arena: Smarter Energy Management for Greater ROI

Energy management solutions are quickly transitioning from a nice-to-have to a necessity. Given that energy is typically an organization’s third highest cost […]