To fuel future growth, companies should measure themselves against the right benchmarks. Here are five space utilization metrics every facility manager (FM) should know.
by Jonathan Davis on October 15, 2019
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What is Space Utilization and How Can You Measure it?
Space utilization is how well you’re using your space. Do employees have enough space to productively work, or the right spaces to do it? Workplace space utilization is all about function.
by Jonathan Davis on October 11, 2019
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Solve Seven Problems with Coworking Management Software
Running a successful coworking space presents many unique challenges. Thankfully, workplace management software alleviates uncertainties and challenges. Solve these seven problems with the help of coworking management software.
by Jonathan Davis on October 10, 2019
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How Can Space Optimization Software Help Your Workplace Grow?
Growth can be a double-edged sword. Your company is bringing in more business and making more money, but can you keep pace with the influx? Consider optimizing around available commercial real estate, and learn why it’s the smart way to embrace your business expansion.
by Jonathan Davis on October 9, 2019
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Cookie-Cutter Workplace Effect: Low Productivity
Is your workplace helping or hindering productivity? Learn how companies can support employee productivity with insights into utilization trends.
by Jonathan Davis on October 7, 2019
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Facilities Management Software for Schools
From school classrooms with shifting desk arrangements, to dealing with multiple groups using the gymnasium at the same time, learn how using facility management helps maximize schools diverse spaces.
by Jonathan Davis on October 3, 2019
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Breaking Down BIM Facility Management Software
Take a closer look at Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it helps put your facilities into perspective. BIM facility management software asks and answers a crucial question: Are your facilities meeting your needs?
by Jonathan Davis on September 25, 2019
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The five W’s of facilities management
Nail the basic functions of facilities management (FM) with this stripped-down guide any newbie FM can appreciate.
by Jonathan Davis on September 20, 2019
A Quick Facility Management Guide for Beginners
Get a crash course in facility management with our “Quick Facility Management Guide for Beginners.”
by Jonathan Davis on September 13, 2019
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Why is Facilities Management Important?
Take advantage of facilities management to ensure you keep your workplace machine well-oiled and running right.
by Jonathan Davis on September 12, 2019
Experiment with Space Planning Layouts
Space planning software brings your pondering to reality with the ability to map new floor plans and test layout concepts through simulation. Explore changing your workplace dynamic without disrupting the workforce.
by Jonathan Davis on September 4, 2019
Fun Offices and Workplace Productivity
Fun amenities and interactive elements are just some of the things companies are providing to employees. But are these features just a cool trend or do they have a measurable impact on productivity?
by Jonathan Davis on September 3, 2019
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What is Shared Workspace?
Gain clarity on what constitutes a shared workspace and how it can benefit you and your company.
by Jonathan Davis on August 30, 2019
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Why the Physical Workspace Is the Backbone of Corporate Work Environment and Culture
Consider two employees, each performing their jobs in a starkly different work environment and culture: Mary works in the East Coast headquarters of a national firm.
by Jonathan Davis on August 27, 2019
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Activity-Based Workplace
Activity-based workspaces are dynamic and agile. They also support employee productivity, regardless of task or project constraints.
by Jonathan Davis on August 16, 2019
Collaborative Benefits
Determining the benefits of a new collaborative floor plan sets the standard by which you can measure them.
by Jonathan Davis on August 15, 2019
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Desk Sharing Rules
Desk sharing guidelines represent the divide between an organized, flexible work environment and one that’s prone to friction, chaos, and stunted productivity.
by Jonathan Davis on August 14, 2019
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Desk Sharing
Desk sharing’s definition is in its name. Instead of coming to work and walking to the same desk every day, employees can choose their workspace.
by Jonathan Davis on August 9, 2019
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Coworking or Co-working?
Why is there such an uproar over the spelling of coworking?
by Jonathan Davis on August 1, 2019
Flexible Offices
Office space flexibility isn’t just about the space or how you use it—it’s about the dynamic it introduces to your workplace.
by Jonathan Davis on August 1, 2019
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Facility Managers
What exactly does it mean to manage facilities?
by Jonathan Davis on August 1, 2019
Six Core Pillars of Office Space Planning
Before delving into the nuances of space planning, consider the variables governing the workplace at a fundamental level.
by Jonathan Davis on July 25, 2019
Facility Management Software ROI
Calculating software ROI is never easy. For facilities management software, it’s even more difficult. To present the case for FM software in dollars and cents, workplace professionals should first understand costs, then recognize incremental ROI.
by Jonathan Davis on July 18, 2019
FM Digital Solutions
Digital tech is the leading tool for solving FM challenges in the modern age. Here’s a look at ways technology, information management systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the cloud can help workplace professionals address their most important challenges.
by Jonathan Davis on July 17, 2019
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Eight Millennial Workplace Trends
Millennials are making big impacts on workplaces. As the largest working generational group, their unique needs and demands shape how employers create flexible, collaborative spaces.
by Jonathan Davis on July 16, 2019
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What is Integrated Facilities Management?
No one likes having 10 different systems for a single task. Why should facilities management be any different? What is integrated facilities management and how can it help your business consolidate its FM efforts?
by Jonathan Davis on July 8, 2019
Facilities Management Best Practices
Facilities management is a continually evolving discipline for the simple fact that facilities themselves are constantly changing.
by Jonathan Davis on July 2, 2019
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Space Availability vs. Space Utilization
For decades, CRE teams have wished for tools that would provide accurate, valid, real-time space utilization data about their portfolios. Technology is finally able to make that possible.
by Jonathan Davis on June 27, 2019
Automation and the IoT for Facility Management
Automation is the starting point for facility managers intent on bringing the IoT into their workplaces. This goes beyond a simple understanding. Facilities managers must know how automation generates data and analytics, which are then used to make data-driven workplace improvements.
by Jonathan Davis on June 25, 2019
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Improving Agility, Utilization, and Efficiency with Occupancy Sensors
Of the many devices in the growing office IoT, workplace occupancy sensors are fast-becoming valuable tools. Their focus on detecting occupancy makes them invaluable to facilities managers seeking to learn more about how their workplace is used, by whom, and how often. Here are three important reasons to think seriously about deploying occupancy sensors in your workplace.
by Jonathan Davis on June 21, 2019
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Six Space Saving Office Ideas for Maximizing Square Footage
There’s a finite amount of space in your workplace. Maximizing the square footage you have is the best way to keep overhead costs in check and put off a larger lease until it’s absolutely needed. Here are a few space-saving office ideas to make your workplace more nimble.
by Jonathan Davis on June 19, 2019
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Facility Manager Communication Tips for Promoting a Healthy Workplace
Facility managers are a central point of contact for building issues, space planning, and workplace data analysis. Here are a few tips for facilitating clear and honest two-way communication in the workplace.
by Jonathan Davis on June 14, 2019
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What Facility Managers Can Learn from the Best Places to Work
Businesses like Google, Facebook, Huffington Post, and Urban Outfitters are consistently praised for their innovative workplaces. Unsurprisingly, they’re also consistently ranked for employee satisfaction and career quality. What can facility managers can learn from the best places to work?
by Jonathan Davis on June 13, 2019
The Four Most Important Facility Costs to Track and Manage
It’s no surprise that facilities come with one of the highest price tags. Breaking down facility costs sheds light on what it actually takes to run a business. More importantly, it yields insight into potential savings.
by Jonathan Davis on June 5, 2019
How to Design a Collaborative Office Space
Collaboration is a fundamental ingredient for business success. But fostering a positive, free-flowing exchange of ideas requires the right workplace.
by Jonathan Davis on May 31, 2019
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Five Empty Office Space Ideas for an Efficient Workplace
Empty office space is only hurting your balance sheet. Every unused square foot is a lost cost. Here are five creative, practical ideas for turning empty office space into usable, purposeful work areas.
by Jonathan Davis on May 30, 2019
Top Five Benefits of Facilities Management
Overseeing workplaces gives facility managers plenty of insight into opportunities and inefficiencies. Take a look at the biggest benefits of good facilities management and how they help a workplace run at maximum efficiency.
by Jonathan Davis on May 28, 2019
20 Simple Ways to Enhance Workplace Wellbeing
Focusing on workplace wellbeing puts your employees first and shows them you not only care, but also that you support them and the things important to them. In return for your support, workers invest in their careers, the workplace, and the company.
by Jonathan Davis on May 24, 2019
Space Planning Tips to Make the Most of Your Workplace
Before you start rearranging desks, displacing employees, or changing the dynamic of your office, consider a few basic workplace planning tips.
by Jonathan Davis on May 22, 2019