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Book The Facility Management Handbook

Download or read book The Facility Management Handbook written by Kathy Roper and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wide-ranging umbrella of facility management covers everything from technology systems to disaster recover planning to zoning compliance…and that’s just getting started. Facilities management is a multidisciplinary function that requires a deep knowledge of the entire business and physical planning cycle. Undoubtedly, the sheer scope of duties requires a far-reaching reference for staying abreast of the latest innovations and best practices. The Facility Management Handbook is the answer. This guide shares insightful overviews, case studies, and practical guidelines that pave the way for successful planning, budgeting, real estate transactions, construction, emergency preparedness, security, operations, maintenance, and more. The thoroughly revised fourth edition examines cutting-edge technologies and includes new information on: Building Information Modeling (BIM) Contracting and project management methods FASB and IASB requirements Distributed working Sustainability reporting and more The Facility Management Handbook is the one-stop resource every facility manager must have to master a broad scope of duties while staying current on innovations and best practices.

Book The Facility Management Handbook

Download or read book The Facility Management Handbook written by David G. COTTS PE, CFM and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2009-07-22 with total page 677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on best practices and proven research, The Facility Management Handbook has long been the go-to resource for professionals in the field. Extensively updated for the realities of today’s workplace, the third edition provides readers with the tools and guidance they need to wipe out inefficiency and create a productive facility that integrates people, place, and process. Covering a broad range of topics from space planning and maintenance to benchmarking and outsourcing, readers will gain practical insight into how they can: • design, construct and maintain facilities using sustainable practices • provide a safe, attractive work environment that supports productivity • ensure that facility plans match organizational needs • plan and control capital expenditures • address critical security and emergency preparedness issues Complete with case studies and indispensable information on sustainability and post-9/11 security concerns, this is still the ultimate resource for facility managers.

Book The Architect s Handbook of Professional Practice

Download or read book The Architect s Handbook of Professional Practice written by Joseph A. Demkin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CD-ROM contains: Samples of all AIA contract documents.

Book Facility Design and Management Handbook

Download or read book Facility Design and Management Handbook written by Eric Teicholz and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-02-14 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new paradigm in facility management A unique, just-in-time resource from profession leader Eric Teicholz, Facility Design and Management Handbook empowers you to make your facility state of the art. Packed with tips from U.S. and international case studies from government, health care, retail, finance, manufacturing, and academia, this guide gives you access to theproductivity tools, technologies, and stratagems that have revolutionized the field in the last five years, helping you to: Find the best, most cost-effective solutions for issues from “greenness” and sustainability to disaster recovery and technology integration Use new tools for space and asset allocation, project management, process coordination, and systems integration Improve accuracy in financial forecasting, budgeting, architectural and interior design planning, and market research Create cost-effective “smart” buildings with state-of-the art security, energy management, lighting strategies, and maintenance efficiency Discover innovative solutions for human resources needs Integrate the Internet into your management program Automate nearly all your tasks for major productivity gains Apply benchmarking standards and other measurements that demonstrate and assure facility management productivity Accompanying time-saving, efficiency-boosting CD-ROM is loaded with sample documents—from budgets, schedules, plans to cost-benefit analyses, checklists, forms and audits; standards for communications and database, integration, building and construction, CAD conventions; Web links and other resources.

Book Routledge Handbook of Construction Project Procurement and Delivery

Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Construction Project Procurement and Delivery written by Mohan Kumaraswamy and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook provides the knowledge needed to design and deploy proactive construction project procurement and delivery systems based on essentials while addressing emerging construction industry imperatives in order to boost overall performance. Section 1 of the Handbook provides an overview, while Section 2 provides the fundamentals with fresh insights into the building blocks and trends in performance-linked procurement and delivery, including procurement strategies and commercial priorities, project briefs and management plans, design management, stakeholder management, risk management, ethics and professionalism, team building, information and knowledge management, digital aids, conflict, claims and dispute management, collaborative contracting, relationship-based teamworking and linking to built asset management. Section 3 explores and expands on specific trends, including sub-contractor selection, Building Information Modelling (BIM) in project cost management; off-site and modern methods of construction; 4IR/5IR technologies; and constructing for the circular economy, supply chain resilience and social value imperatives in this domain. While other books describe standard processes or focus on specific strategies such as design and build, target cost contracting or integrated project delivery, this Handbook presents the fundamentals of such processes and protocols together with invited specialist insights into growing trends and imperatives in holistic procurement and delivery. Those who could benefit from this Handbook include academics, researchers, postgraduate students, policy makers and administrators, managers in both public and private sectors involved with planning and overseeing construction project procurement and/or delivery and undergraduates looking for a balanced introduction and useful insights into what is critical to the success of construction projects, organisations and the industry itself.

Book The Facility Management Handbook

Download or read book The Facility Management Handbook written by David G. Cotts and published by Amacom Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows that the management of a company's facilities, from boiler room to board room, can maximize productivity and profits. The entire facility management area - planning, leadership, managing the design process, managing finances, leasing, operations, maintenance and benchmarking - is covered.

Book Total Sustainability in the Built Environment

Download or read book Total Sustainability in the Built Environment written by Alison Cotgrave and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first textbook in sustainable construction bringing together the whole range of topics from planning through to facilities management in an accessible and engaging way, and complete with illustrations and photographs. Written by experts and including real-world case studies, this book can be used as a core text or across several modules. The book begins with planning issues, after which each chapter charts the different stages of the construction process through to refurbishment of existing buildings. This textbook is aimed at undergraduate Built Environment and Construction students or pre-degree HND/FD students in Architectural Technology and Architecture, Building Surveying, General Practice Surveying, Urban Planning, Property Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Facilities Management and general programmes focussed on the environment. It will also be of interest to professionals working for construction and property companies as there are so few resources that give a complete overview of sustainability in construction.

Book The Architect s Handbook of Professional Practice

Download or read book The Architect s Handbook of Professional Practice written by American Institute of Architects and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 1483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architects must be proficient in a variety of business practices to contribute to, manage, or launch a successful firm. They are responsible for the same kind of legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative activities as any other professional. Within these broad categories, however, there are many details, including professional standards and documents, that are unique to the profession of architecture.

Book The CSI Construction Product Representation Practice Guide

Download or read book The CSI Construction Product Representation Practice Guide written by Construction Specifications Institute and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have reference on construction product representation and the essential study aid for the Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) Exam The CSI Practice Guides are a library of comprehensive references specifically and carefully designed for the construction professional. Each book examines important concepts and best practices integral to a particular aspect of the building process. The CSI Construction Product Representation Practice Guide is an authoritative resource for the principles and best practices of effective construction product representation. This easy-to-follow guide includes: Coverage of the construction process and the roles the construction product representative can play in it Information that clients require to select appropriate products to meet project requirements Knowledge, preparation, and use of construction documents The role the product representative plays in an Integrated Product Delivery (IPD) workflow Access to a password-protected website with bonus content, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSI format documents, such as UniFormat and SectionFormat /PageFormat The CSI Construction Product Representation Practice Guide is an essential resource for building product manufacturers, sales representatives, and related professionals and a valuable study aid to help prepare for the Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) Exam.

Book Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management

Download or read book Occupational Health and Safety in Construction Project Management written by Helen Lingard and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2005 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses an increasingly important area in the construction industry. Case studies are used extensively to illustrate important points and refer to current successful safety management techniques.

Book Facilities   Management

Download or read book Facilities Management written by Edmond P. Rondeau and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-01-31 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facilities @ Management Reference work describing the evolution of Facilities Management from a global perspective as experienced by the leaders in the field With valuable insights from over fifty diverse contributors from all around the world, Facilities @ Management: Concept, Realization, Vision - A Global Perspective describes the evolution of the Facilities Management (FM) internationally, discussing the past, present, and future of a profession that has grown significantly over the last forty years. The contributors are made up of industry professionals, many of whom are the founders of the profession, and members from academia teaching future FM leaders. This edited work is a Facilities Management anthology, with a focus on reviewing the origin of the industry through best practices and lessons learned from some of the sharpest minds in the field. Facilities @ Management: Concept, Realization, Vision - A Global Perspective includes information on: Handling legal compliance, strategic policies, and overall best practices to ensure a successful career in the field Understanding practical guidance for the role of Facilities Management in the world’s biggest challenges, including sustainability and climate change Building systems and equipment through strong technical knowledge, project management, and communication and interpersonal skills Managing a diverse range of stakeholders and contractors and adapting to changing technologies, regulatory requirements, and socio-political and ecological challenges With unique firsthand insight, including case studies, from thought leaders in FM from 16 countries around the world, this book is ideal for practicing FM professionals as well as students and researchers involved in the field.

Book Project Management for Facility Constructions

Download or read book Project Management for Facility Constructions written by Alberto De Marco and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes concepts, methods and practical techniques for managing projects to develop constructed facilities in the fields of oil & gas, power, infrastructure, architecture and the commercial building industries. It is addressed to a broad range of professionals willing to improve their management skills and designed to help newcomers to the engineering and construction industry understand how to apply project management to field practice. Also, it makes project management disciplines accessible to experts in technical areas of engineering and construction. In education, this text is suitable for undergraduate and graduate classes in architecture, engineering and construction management, as well as for specialist and professional courses in project management.

Book Construction Project Management

Download or read book Construction Project Management written by Peter Fewings and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of the project manager continues to evolve, presenting new challenges to established practitioners and those entering the field for the first time. This second edition of Peter Fewings' groundbreaking textbook has been thoroughly revised to recognise the increasing importance of sustainability and lean construction in the construction industry. It also tackles the significance of design management, changing health and safety regulation, leadership and quality for continuous improvement of the service and the product. Using an integrated project management approach, emphasis is placed on the importance of effectively handling external factors in order to best achieve an on-schedule, on-budget result, as well as good negotiation with clients and skilled team leadership. Its holistic approach provides readers with a thorough guide in how to increase efficiency and communication at all stages while reducing costs, time and risk. Short case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate different tools and techniques. Combining the theories underpinning best practice in construction project management, with a wealth of practical examples, this book is uniquely valuable for practitioners and clients as well as undergraduate and graduate students for construction project management.