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The Recipe for a Perfect Project: It's All in the Planning

An overview of process variables for interior fit-out projects, briefly addressing owner responsibilities, project team composition, due diligence and detail programming requirements, […]

Data-driven Decision Making Using Enterprise GIS

This white paper describes how an enterprise geospatial information system (GIS) may be used to consolidate, visualize and convert data to useful […]

Fire!!

Use this guide to develop, test, and critique an emergency response plan. Gain perspective by reviewing the strengths and oversights of the […]

Crafting Alliances: Enabling Better CEO Decisions on Real Estate and Workplace Strategy

This article provides tips on crafting an alliance to help CEOs make informed decisions and use the workplace for better business results. […]

Change Your Approach to Managing Change

Discussion of strategic elements to utilize when leading a successful change initiative: accurate assessment, combined with well-managed perceptions and expectations, supported by […]

Fast-Track Construction

Real estate, construction, finance, and compliance tips for managing and leading fast-tracked team projects in the global arena.

Winter Preparedness Checklist

Use this winter preparedness checklist to properly maintain your facility’s cooling and heating systems, extend the life of your HVAC equipment and […]

Driving Impactful Workplace Conversations

To effectively lead workplace change, FMs must work regularly with the C-suite, HR, IT, Finance, etc. and hold strategic and tactical conversations […]

Are Facility Professions using Dashboards?

A brief background on the use of dashboards as decision support system tools in facility planning and management, producing clear and concise […]

Hospitality FM & Engineers: Energy and Sustainability

Advice from the Hospitality Facility Managers & Engineers Community of Practice for balancing customer experience with sustainability practices, with a specific focus […]