The Importance of Employee Wellbeing in Space Design and Facility Management
This topic has been thrust into the forefront starting with tech companies and startups, it was pushed harder with Covid and demanded by millennials, and Gen X & Z. This is not a bad thing! Think about it, which herd of cows produce the most and best quality of milk? or That being illustrated, it […]
The Role of Space Planning in Facility Management
Introduction Facility management encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from maintaining infrastructure and managing budgets to ensuring safety and compliance. Among these responsibilities, space planning stands out as a critical component that can significantly impact overall effectiveness. In this article, we aim to explain the role of space planning in facility management, offering insights into […]
Future-Proofing Facilities: Trends and Challenges to Anticipate by 2025
Introduction As we approach 2025, the facility management landscape is on the brink of transformative changes. The global facility management market is not just growing; it is dazzling worldwide, projected to expand at a significant compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% from now until 2030. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including […]
Is it Necessary to become a Sustainable Office?
We all agree that the office as we knew it pre-covid is at least changing, if not dead. Weather you are downsizing because most staff is remote, or you are required to be in the office 4+ days a week, the environment we work in is changing. Not only are workers demanding felx space, we […]
FM is Changing
Once upon a time in a building not so far away a custodian with an office in the dark, dusty, hot basement next to the boiler, managed everything to do with the building which wasn’t much. Minimal training required, no ongoing training because nothing changed. There was no concern with IEQ, lighting, cooling, inspections, preventative […]
Involvement Equals Growth
Over the years in my career, something has become ever clearer over time. You get only if you give. Dr Misner of BNI calls it ‘Givers Gain’ meaning that if you give uncompromisingly, you will receive more. As a Facilities Manager, I have a full plate, but doesn’t every professional? Since i joined the International […]
