Features

More young workers enter Facility Management Profession
as average annual compensation nears US$100,000
HOUSTON—The facility management professional of 2012, on average, is college educated, manages more than 1 million square feet of space and multiple employees, has experienced a growth in job responsibilities over the past two years, and is enjoying a base salary increase of 8 percent from 2007 levels, according to the results of an International Facility Management Association (IFMA) salary and demographics survey.

A Decade After Sept. 11, Emergency Preparedness is Strong,
but Facility Professionals See Room for Improvement
HOUSTON—Eighty-eight percent of facility professionals consider their workplaces better prepared for an emergency situation than in 2001—with fewer than 2 percent saying they are less prepared—according to the results of an International Facility Management Association emergency preparedness survey.

“Work on the Move,’ a New Book on Alternative Workplace Strategies
HOUSTON — “Work on the Move—Driving Strategy and Change in Workplaces,” is the collaborative effort of more than 20 leading experts in alternative office strategies. The book examines the forces driving workplace change and its effects on facility professionals, providing tools that will allow them to become more strategic leaders in the ongoing workplace revolution.

Sustainability, Real Estate and Emergency Management Highlight
World Workplace 2011 Educational Sessions
HOUSTON—Heading to Phoenix Oct. 26-28, the World Workplace 2011 Conference & Expo will feature more than 60 educational sessions addressing issues relevant to the performance and safety of the workplace. This year’s sessions will cover topics including carbon footprint reduction, corporate real estate acquisition, emergency preparedness and business continuity planning, energy savings, sustainability, telecommuting and flexible work programs, and workplace productivity.

Seventy-six Awards Distributed in The Best of NeoCon® 2011 Competition
Chicago—Seventy-six awards were distributed in The Best of NeoCon® 2011 competition of contract furnishing products during NeoCon® at The Merchandise Mart. Six Innovation Awards and a Best of Competition Award were included among the honors in June. The Tables: Training & Work Category took the top prize as the Best of Competition with MOTUS, manufactured by HALCON.

The New Face of the Office
by Beth Leibson - The role of the physical workplace is changing, says Dr. Marie Puybaraud, Director of Global WorkPlace Innovation at Johnson Controls. By 2020, the primary purpose of the office will be to support collaboration, both in terms of its physical space and through information technology (IT).

Steelcase research reveals top trends of a global, mobile 24/7, interconnected world
As teams are increasingly distributed around the globe, and new technology un-tethers employees from the physical work environment, companies need to change the workplace itself to support people and the flow of information to help solve tough business problems, build market share and stay competitive. In other words, an interconnected workplace for an interconnected world.

Top 10 Trends Impacting the Future of Facility Management
The International Facility Management Association is pleased to announce the release of the 2011 research report “Facility Management Forecast – Exploring the Current Trends and Future Outlook for Facility Management.”

Video Surveillance Systems: Knowing the Basics by Henry Enright- A video surveillance system can be a vital component in the overall strategy a security manager or facility manager implements to protect employees and customers and to monitor assets.  Yet, it is imperative that prior to any purchase, you do your homework to understand the basics and identify specific goals for its use.

The Winning Partnership: Law Enforcement & Video Surveillance Systems
by Henry Enright - Public video surveillance systems are going mainstream. Across the country and around the globe, cities and municipalities have increasingly installed “Cop-in-a-Box” video surveillance cameras to assist law enforcement with their investigations should a crime occur in the vicinity of where the cameras are deployed.

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