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Ep. 74: Academic Facilities Management and IFMA Connections

Jimmy Gonsalves, CFM, SFP is an FM professional with the San Diego Unified School District while he also serves as President of […]

An Investigation of the Value Proposition for Environmental Management Systems Implementation in FM Operations in Singapore

This research seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard (EMS) and its impact on FM processes in Singapore, […]

Smart Energy Management: A Win for the Environment, People and Business

The trend of energy consumers playing a key role in energy consumption and potential reduction carries over to the workplace. The value […]

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 […]

This is your Brain on Space: Architecture and Neurology

An introduction to human neurology in relation to the built environment. Research raising awareness of how architecture impacts the neurology of the […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Lighting Solutions

This guide gathers knowledge from extensive research and lighting specialists to provide a complete description of sustainable lighting options, including basic lighting […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation

This guide provides instructions to help facility managers benchmark, evaluate and reduce water consumption, defining domestic, processed and outdoor water types and […]

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 […]

Sustainability Makes Financial Sense

FM leaders at the University of Houston work to combat assumptions about sustainability cost and practicality through a robust sustainability program addressing […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Commissioning Existing Buildings

This guide addresses sustainability implementation within existing structures. The commissioning process is described, including how to select a project, issue a request […]