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Defining High Performance Buildings for Operations and Maintenance
This research synthesizes literature about high performance buildings with a focus on O&M, concluding that systems-thinking (for both building systems and organizational […]
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 Strategic Facilities Management Organization in Housing: Implications for Sustainable FM
A guide to understand and manage implementation of sustainable FM in housing administration, outlining the roles and relations of tenants, owners, administrators […]
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 […]
Activity Modeling for Energy-Efficient Design of New Hospitals
This research shows how energy use in hospitals may be reduced through activity modeling and demand-control of hospital equipment and ventilation energy. […]
Case Study: Do Green Buildings Perform as Designed?
This case study seeks to determine if the green technologies used within a LEED-certified building are performing as designed, assessing the operational […]
Investigating the FM Professional Shortage
This research investigates the importance of creating collegiate programs that focus on training a new generation of FM professionals, suggesting that educators […]
Comparison of Thirty Green Building Projects Across the United States: Common Elements
In an effort to create a foundation for green evaluation, this study examines the green elements used in 16 single-family homes and […]
Budgetary Control for External FM Service Providers
This research paper explores the critical success factors for a contract with budgetary control service providers in FM, focusing on the reasons […]
Atlanta Botanical Gardens: A Sustainability Case Study.
This case study of the Atlanta Botanical Garden demonstrates how a sustainability plan can advance the mission of an institution through a […]