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FM Performance Analytics: A Systematic Means to Develop an Effective FM Strategy

To achieve a high-performance building requires the organization to modify or upgrade building systems to improve efficiency and save money. This presentation […]

If Buildings Are The Problem, What Is The Solution? Case Studies of Facility Managers Driving Climate Impact

You can’t talk about fighting climate change without talking about commercial properties and energy use. Building-related emissions account for about one-third of […]

ISO 41000: Next-gen FM via International Standards

Review Session Learning Objectives 1: Recognize the standards published to date under the ISO 41000 series, and those under development 2: Examine […]

Creating the Next-Gen Collaborative Work Environment: A Cisco Case Study

Formal and informal collaboration spaces are dominating new office environments. Technology is a vital component in these new work settings. Creating spaces […]

Enclosure Assessments: Mitigating Building Performance Problems with Preventative Care

Building enclosure systems require periodic maintenance to adequately defend against water infiltration, air leakage and energy loss. Left unchecked, water infiltration, material […]

Air Handling Unit Refurbishment for Compliance with NFPA and ASHRAE

1) Overview of NFPA 90A and its incorporation with NFPA 101: Life Safety Code 2) Distinction between Class A fire-rated materials and […]

Space Measurement Standards

An overview of space measurement standards for effective property management, including the benefits of standardized building measurement, methods to define gross building […]

How to Create Long Term Sustainable Operations in Your Facility

Foster and maintain long-term sustainability by assessing the facility’s current state of sustainability, creating a plan that considers external drivers, operational and […]

Standard Practice for Building Floor Area Measurements for FM

Standard practices for building floor area measurement for facility management, including terminology, floor area relationships, rules for measurement, measurement procedures and multiple […]

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 […]