Tag: budgets

Being financially responsible for a facility project from beginning to end requires not only skill, but education and training.

As organizations address changing capital budgets, they figure out how it will impact their existing project plans.

Commercial property maintenance is the best way to preserve the property's value, maintain tenant satisfaction, and generate enough revenue.

View our round-table discussion and learn how can facility managers can achieve operational efficiency when managing complex buildings.

Facilities are often one of the most valuable assets for an organization, but developing a long-term facilities investment strategy the organization can rally around is a difficult task. This eBook discusses five steps for aligning facility investments with organizational mission.

From small city colleges to large research universities, schools across the U.S. rush to complete renovations and construction projects during the summer months, when traffic on campus is minimal. This eBook explains how schools can start projects faster by changing their project delivery.

An accurate budget estimate begins with a clear, detailed Scope of Work. So what does a scope need to contain? Here’s the guide on everything you need to know.

Download this white paper from Gordian and explore the latest higher ed facilities trends, benchmarks, and best practices.

Ordering a utility audit on a facility’s water, sewer, and stormwater bills reveals any overcharges that an organization may be paying.

For construction projects, integrating all relevant dimensions holds promise for improved outcomes.

SchoolDude's inaugural Facilities Budget, Staffing and Operations Study surveyed more than 400 K-12 and higher education facilities, maintenance, and operations professionals.

This video recap explains how to leverage budgets effectively for your energy projects.

A facilities administrator seeks advice on tools for budget and maintenance plans.

One tech facility manager is trying to determine budgetary benchmarking policies for procuring maintenance and toiletry products.

What is the single most effective change you've implemented recently to improve your bottom line?

A global facility manager is looking for assistance with the detailed costs per square foot for renovations in existing office spaces in the U.S. and Latin America.

Facilities Management Guru Kevin Folsom introduces the concept of "servant leadership" to managers who are seeking ways to rate those in the profession.

By tackling inefficiencies in construction communication practices, facility managers improve project outcomes. From the September 2013 issue.

What is the current health of—and forecast for—the facility management profession?

Think it's impossible to justify your own salary by scrimping and saving? FM Frequency Columnist Charles Carpenter suggests you think again.