Facilities: Volume 14 Issue 3/4

Productivity paradox: worksettings for knowledge work

Audrey Kaplan, Stan Aronoff

Looks at why investment in the work environment is important to the success of investment in information technology. Begins by looking at the history of the use of computers in…

The “green” refurbishment of commercial property

Miles Keeping, David Shiers

Reviews current key areas of acknowledged best practice in “green” design and building management systems including the Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment…

Developing multi‐skilled teams for effective service delivery

John Lloyd

Restates some old truths and suggests some new areas within the special areas of maintenance multi‐skilling teams. Multi‐skilled teamworking, properly resourced as a cultural…

Building performance and its relevance to facilities management

James Douglas

Assesses the significance of building performance in the context of facilities management. Its relevance has much to do with the growing recognition that it is an important…

Understanding the options for cabling and networking

Peter M. Keogh

Over recent years the concept of structured cabling has become well established and is now being challenged by the requirements of the intelligent building. An intelligent…

Accommodation strategy: a case study in facilities planning and management

Jon Robinson

Concerns the real estate holdings of a recently privatized utilities business. The holdings consist of two leasehold business office premises and 13 freehold line depots. The…

Business‐driven facilities benchmarking

Barry J. Varcoe

The last few years of tight economic conditions have served to focus on the need for all organizations to be as “lean and mean” as possible. In this context, the need for the…

Homeworking ‐ attention is needed

Yehuda Baruch

Looks at the practical and physical elements which employers and employees need to consider when implementing homeworking. Considers the benefits of homeworking for both employer…

Corporate health and safety strategy

Alan Waring

Policy, objectives and strategy comprise the “front‐end” components of a successful health and safety management system (SMS) which every employer should set up. The particular…