...Visar Hoxha; Fjolla Shala Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study the benefits of construction of sustainable buildings and highlight the challenges of achieving sustainable buildings in Kosovo. The present paper not only focuses on social, economic and environmental benefits...

...Nicholas Chileshe; Jamal M. Khatib; Mohamed Farah Purpose Refurbishment has been suggested as a means towards sustainable development. The paper seeks to examine the tenants' perception on the benefits, effectiveness and overall satisfaction with the refurbishment process of the tower blocks...

... accepted and more effective than others. This is similar to the findings by a previous construction study. FM organisations benefit from effective performance measurement. When measuring performance, it is important for them to select the appropriate models and indicators. Originality/value...

...Abbas Elmualim; Anne Tolman; Tapio Matinmikko; Veli Möttönen; Kauko Tulla; Pentti Vähä Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the currently experienced benefits and obstacles for enhancing facilties management (FM) with the currently available technological enablers. Design...

...Daryl May; Stelios Sapountzis; Kathryn Yates; Mike Kagioglou; Ghassan Aouad Purpose This paper seeks to focus on the requirements to manage change, tangible and intangible benefits in a joint approach to deliver outputs on time, to quality and cost without failing to realise the benefits...

...Theo J.M. van der Voordt The last decade has witnessed the introduction of non‐territorial offices with desk sharing and desk rotation linked to different job functions and working processes. This paper discusses the motives behind the application of these new concepts, potential costs and benefits...

...Eric Loe Examines some of the economic characteristics which arise when an intelligent building investment is made, by looking at the issues of change as businesses seek greater flexibility from their work space. Considers two recent studies in the field and summarizes by reviewing the benefits...

..., it is the companies that use new technology first that will enjoy the maximum benefit from it. As their use continues to grow, more and more training providers will be offering videoconferencing courses. In the USA, where the systems were first developed, most universities now offer courses and more companies...

...Andrew Mawson Provides an insight into the power of video and data conferencing, the latest evolution in information technology, and explores their impact on the office workplace. Discusses the costs and benefits of such systems and their potential to revolutionize management styles, business...

... in loyalty schemes. Looks at system integration costs and multi‐application “one‐stop” card systems. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Benefits British Nuclear Fuels Catering Credit cards Manchester Airport Systems integration Vending machines Not until recently has there been so much talk...

... that organizations should recognize the need to change from traditional approaches in this respect, in order to benefit from their workplace design. When we first came to the subject, conventional wisdom indicated that the best approach was to compare a building that was smart with a similar building which...