... terminology, the meanings practitioners associate with adaptability and the way in which these meanings are communicated to others in the industry. The applied meaning of adaptability varied depending on context. Practical implications Conflicting language, and different interpretations of adaptability...

... information about how best to communicate with employees about environmental sustainability in the workplace and how to motivate behavioral change. This research demonstrates a user-centred design approach to address these challenges. Catherine Greene can be contacted at: catherine.greene...

...Melanie Bull; Tim Brown Purpose Communication is fundamental to the facilities management (FM) role within organisations; especially when the FM department is implementing changes to the workplace. This paper aims to present an evaluation of an instance. Design/methodology/approach A self...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Information resources Communications The Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers – quarterly journal launched Keywords: Information resources, Communications The institute of Sound and Communications Engineers (ISCE) has launched...

... Temporal‐Three fire alarm signal is advocated to ensure occupant recognition of the fire alarm. Also, a communication system combined with closed‐circuit televisions (CCTVs) is recommended to convey precise information to the public. Building managers are considered responsible for developing a fire safety...

...Jonathan D. Sime This paper reviews the human behaviour and risk communications which occurred during a number of major fires (Beverly Hills Supper Club, Summerland, Woolworth’s, Bradford, King’s Cross) and a crowd crush (Hillsborough). The paper draws on official Inquiry reports and related...

.... © MCB UP Limited 1999 Fire Fire alarm Decision making IKEA Risk Communications How people react in a situation with fire in a public building is of significant importance from a facilities management perspective. The importance is based on the presumption that knowledge about how...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Communications IT Post office Leading edge technology in Post Office Innovation lab Keywords Communications,IT, Post office The Post Office Research Group has finished developing an Innovation Lab to help senior Post Office staff learn...

... a significant influence on the design development time of commercial properties. The study involves a questionnaire survey to determine these factors. The survey findings focus on the size of the design team and client’s in‐house team, communications and decision making in relation to the design development...

...Phil Bull Discusses the importance of managing the implementation of an FM plan, evaluating a company’s needs and constructing an FM plan that suits, tailoring the contract to suit both parties, setting up a communications system, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and planning for the unknown...

... and identifies the principal characteristics required of them. Discusses some of the latest thinking regarding the integration of these networks and shows a practical arrangement that will achieve this. Also discusses, with examples, the impact that communications infrastructures can have on the usability...

...David P. Young Many individuals who have no or limited experience of using electronic communication technologies (ECTs), e.g. telephone, fax,voice, and e‐mail are concerned that media like e‐mail are a limited, if not poor, way of communicating, and that they cannot replace face‐to‐face...

... Limited 1993 Communications Computer networks Facilities management Networks PABX Telecommunications FACILITIES Best Practice in PABX Management and Operation John B. Lane A well managed PABX is essential for today's business world. Here John B. Lane describes how they should...

... by effective computer‐based information systems. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Communications Computer facilities management Facilities management Quality control Skills Service operations FACILITIES Delivering the Facilities Service Keith Alexander INTRODUCTION So far this series has introduced...

... strategies, of more management and simpler buildings. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Communications Environment Office management Health and safety FACILITIES What is a Building For?: Part II Adrian Leaman MANAGEMENT From the perspective of building management, there is one overarching principle...