... for SFM development in Africa. Given that cities are major contributors to global emissions (Hughes et al., 2018) and many buildings fail to meet energy performance standards (Mohammed et al., 2025a , 2025b), aligning FM practices with sustainability goals is increasingly essential...

... driver (a strategic business resource). To clear this chasm requires the FM organisation to demonstrate its ability to contribute to the strategic business development process, and for business organisations to recognise and embrace such a resource. However, there are organisational, group...

... is potentially researchable in the FM field outside practice, what is not ? 3 Innovation through collaboration. Which areas for improvement will rely on collaboration between those working in FM practice and FM research ? This third area ‐ innovation through collaborative research and development...

... and slow to change. Highlights experiences with commercial building of the 1980s,which suggests the construction industry can accommodate changes. Gives an internal perspective of smart buildings and reveals variations in the development of these in various countries. Provides an outline of procedures...

...Robert Harris Discusses the developer and his influence on buildings. Looks also at the role of the facilities manager when procuring new buildings to negotiate a path between investment criteria and the company′s operational needs. Developers have to address the ongoing management of buildings...