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June 2013 - Going Viral
Why the number of outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease has not been dropping
Sue Sharp
- Get a grip!
How to maintain flooring to minimize slips and falls
May 2013 - Beyond the hierarchy
With changing workplace culture and pressure to cut costs, FMs are looking toward more horizontal management principles and flexible working
- Healing touch
Tablet computers are replacing other communication devices and are saving FMs lots of money
Steve Castle
April 2013 - The burning issue
Learn more about biomass, and whether it will be effective for you to generate power and heating
Mark Harrison
- Light Work
How FMs are switching to LEDs and finding significant cost reductions
Simon Fisher
- We Can Work It Out
In the quest to boost workplace well-being, introducing a gym into the workplace can pose a mix of challenges to the FM
Jamie Harris
March 2013 - Going to waste
Taking a firm grip on your waste management policy will help you achieve "zero waste to landfill"
Martin Read
- Estate of flux
Organizational design can be at heart of finding additional efficiencies after the low-hanging fruit have been picked.
Nick Martindale
February 2013 - History of FM: Pro-motion
See what happened when a company's FMs struck out on their own, and were later acquired by a large outsourcing company
- Open all hours
Bars in the workplace can have some positive social effects, but can also have some serious disadvantages, including for the FM
- Creative cleaning
The challenge for cleaning contractors to maximize value in a time of reduced margins
January 2013 - Perfect settings
The impact of environmental factors on job performance and worker productivity
Elisabeth Jeffries
- BIM me up
Building Information Modeling (BIM) may be effective for existing buildings, thanks to laser surveying systems
James Richards
- Power to the People
With global energy prices soaring, does in-house energy generation equipment offer a viable solution?
December 2012 - Alexander the Great
Well-known FM scholar talks about applying the visions of the "modernist masters" to FM.
Keith Alexander and David Arminas
- Triskaidekaphobics rejoice
Despite the current economic uncertainty, see 13 reasons why the FM has much to be positive about in 2013.
- Greater data
Management systems to optimize a data center's power and energy efficiency
Simon Terry
November 2012 - A warm reception?
Designing the right welcome area is an art, mixing design, ergonomics, heat management and security.
Simon Wicks
- Golden Opportunity
A volunteer's FM experience lands her a crucial role within the London Olympic Stadium
October 2012 - 20:20 Vision
The evolution of facilities management over the past eight years
September 2012 - Get I.T. Covered
The weakening boundary between FM and IT could usher in a new generation of intelligent buildings
Lee Funnell
- Bring your own
The impact of smart phones, tablets and employees' own IT on the future workplace
Kevin Stanley
- To be continued
What organizations should do to prepare themselves against the risk of a major incident
Allen Johnson
August 2012 - On the road
The growing role of mobile workforces and their impact on FM
- Best intentions
A thought-provoking article on how to apply wisdom gained from best practices and accepted wisdom
July 2012 - Five-star treatment
The role that FM should be playing in maintaining and protecting an organization's brand values is the subject of a roundtable discussion.
June 2012 - Communication Matters
Effective communication flow in an organization requires a three-way solution
Andrea Kirkby
- Global Warning
What does your company need to know to be prepared for the very real threat of a viral pandemic?
Andrea Kirkby
May 2012 April 2012 - Taking Charge
What FMs need to know to ensure they are calculating tenant service charges accurately
Andrew Morley
- Cost Control
Part Two of FM/Procurement Panel: Controlling costs with an emphasis on the longer-term cost of short-term savings
- Flexible Mentality
Why flexible working hasn't taken off as much as some had predicted
Rob Wright
March 2012 - The ticking bomb
Recent research indicates that within 10 years, the profession will lose most of its oldest and wisest FMs
Nick Martindale
- Buyers? Beware
Discussion panel focusing on how FM and Procurement can work better together
- Space to Pray
How FMs can accommodate a variety of religious beliefs in the workplace
February 2012 - Measure for Measure
Identifying the right approach when benchmarking your facilities
Peter Kimmel
- Scope for Change
See how the new Scope 3 protocols for greenhouse gases will lead to a more detailed view of a building's true CO2 emissions
Elisabeth Jeffries
January 2012 - Sky-High Prices
Calculations to determine how much your building is really worth
Andrew Cooper
- On Cloud 9
The impact of cloud-based computing on today's CAFM systems
Martin Bell
- Cross purposes
Will FM and Procurement ever be on the same page?
Nick Martindale
December 2011 - The people puzzle
Dealing with the increased occupational density of offices
Mark Eltringham
- Light work
Although LED lighting is gaining wider acceptance, is it ready for prime time yet?
Anna King
- Meeting expectations
The ramifications for FMs on desk-swapping and collaborative working environments, based on a new research study
November 2011 - Smarter Security
The convenience of using smartphones to open security doors is weighed against the risks
Paul Johnson
October 2011 - Cut to Size
Analysis of the long-term impact of the UK's public sector budget cuts
Nick Martindale
- Gainfully Employed
The U.K.'s Home Office success in sharing energy savings with its contractors
September 2011 - Each to their own
FMs and ITs working together to ensure the equipment's and workforce's full potential
Susan Scott-Parker
- The Long Goodbye
The role of the FM when it is time to retire a building; how to decommission a building
Jim McEwan
August 2011 - Sitting Comfortably
The impact of ergonomics on health, safety and productivity in the workplace
July 2011 - Best Practice Depot
How Office Depot in UK and Ireland has centralized its FM and sustainability approaches
Altaf Lorgat
- A Step Change
Issues in providing facilities for the disabled
Susan Scott-Parker
June 2011 - "New" School Thinking
With the free school movement, any building can be an education facility, but how do FMs manage them?
Clive Ledger
- A Bird in the Hand
How communication between individuals via social networking platforms (e.g., Twitter) is affecting FMs
May 2011 - A Clean Sweep
Lessons for FMs by seeing a day in the life of a major hotel
Lionel Prodgers at Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Facilitating Democracy
The Role for FMs at the Scottish Parliament, with personnel changing every four years
Anne Lennox Martin
April 2011 - Fever Pitch
The Role for the FM at the 2012 Olympic Stadium
Cathy Hayward
March 2011 - The Third Dimension
How technology and the rise of the agile workforce are reducing office space requirements
Ziona Strelitz
- Silver Service
Lessons for the FM from the hospitality industry
Alan Williams
- The Key Issue
Access Control: A critical part or any security system
Dr Steffan George
February 2011 - Age Concern
The growth of an aging population and rise of a knowledge economy will yield a new type of workplace
Jeremy Myerson
January 2011 - Space Exploration
The way to create a successful office design: people and purpose
Hermen Jan van Ree and Juriaan van Meel
- Future workplaces
How our workspaces will shape our work patterns and vice versa
Adryan Bell
- Security check
Security: Combining technology and manpower results in customer service and increased business value
Paul Harvey
December 2010 - Maintain your cool
Reducing costs and increasing efficiency while refurbishing occupied buildings
Glenn Massey
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