Tag: Research
What Do Students Need In A Campus Library? Just Ask Them.
To understand further how students are using their libraries, a Cincinnati architecture firm surveyed more than 20 of these higher education facilities.
Most Americans Say Workplace Is Civil
In an increasingly uncivil society, the workplace is becoming a sanctuary for many Americans, according to the seventh annual Civility in America poll.
New Report Supports Extending 179D Tax Deduction
Expired in 2016, BOMA and other industry stakeholders have released a study on benefits of reviving the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction.
Cybercrime Will Cost Business $8 Trillion Over Next 5 Years
Nearly 3 billion customer data records expected to be stolen in 2017, according to a new report by Juniper Research.
Country By Country, Evaluating Risk For Business
The 2017 FM Global Resilience Index from commercial property insurer FM Global probes business vulnerabilities in nearly 130 nations.
Friday Funny: You Need A Vacation. (So Take One Already!)
As we get ready to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer, a survey reveals that American workers may finally be changing their vacation-avoiding ways.
Sky Factory’s Open Sky Compositions Study Earns Award
The neural study on Sky Factory’s Open Sky Compositions has earned EDRA’s Certificate of Research Excellence.
Frost & Sullivan Finds Rapid Growth In Southeast Asian IFM Market
A focus on energy efficiency services uncovers growth opportunities in integrated facilities management in the SEA region, according to the research and consulting firm.
10 Trends Driving Intelligent Buildings, From Navigant Research
According to a new report, evolutions in technology, delivery models, and customer demand are spurring the digital transformation of commercial buildings.
New Report From USGBC, LEED In Motion: Venues
This document highlights the results that a number of facility management teams at convention centers, sports venues, performing arts centers, and other public assembly spaces have achieved through the use of LEED green building rating system.
Sports Facilities, Water And Energy Opportunities
A new report released by the National Institute of Building Sciences and the Green Sports Alliance offers insights, shares results on strategies for sports facilities managers.
The Open Office: What’s Working And What’s Not?
This workplace design approach continues to appeal to many organizations. A recent survey examines motivations and results.
New Report Examines Managing Construction Risk
Produced by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with Alliant Insurance Services, the Managing Risk in the Construction Industry report provides insight for contractors, as well as building owners.
Britain’s Houses Of Parliament Rebuild Spurred Clean Air Laws
MIT research finds the reconstruction of this building during the late 19th century was so hindered by pollution that the British government convened scientific inquiries into the effects of the atmosphere on the new building.
Examining The Nexus Of Sustainability And Safety
In new research the Campbell Institute examines the need for more equal distribution around environmental, social, and economic factors.
Sustainable Exterior Surfaces, Study Quantifies Benefits
Cool roofs and porous pavement are among the strategies touted in "Achieving Urban Resilience: Washington, DC," authored by Capital E — focused on citywide adoption of smart surface technologies.
Under Trump Administration, Construction Forecast Positive
According to forecasters at Dodge Data & Analytics, the President-elect's background and experience in construction and real estate is a welcome development for the U.S. construction industry.
Montreal Protocol Kigali Amendment: Phase Down HFCs
This amendment to the Montreal Protocol focuses on a global phase down of production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
BOMA Publishes 2016 Office Market Data
Utilizing data from its 2016 Office Experience Exchange Report (EER), BOMA compiled a list of the most and least expensive office markets in the United States, both in terms of operating expenses and rental rates.
From Building Automation To Smart Buildings; Are You Making The Move?
Recent research finds that the smart building market suffers from a fragmented ecosystem and that proprietary building automation solutions dominate. Still, that is expected to change. Where are facility management stakeholders on this spectrum?