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20/07/2021

ADDED VALUE E-BOOK | A while ago we posted a blog on how we feel that the conversation about facilities is changing. How COVID made sure that Facility Managers are a lot more included on a board level than before. We show our added value! And so we want to help you do that consistently. Check out our free e-book on how you can use an Added Value Strategy for your department!

It's a gut feeling: every Facility Manager knows that they add value in some way. Here's ten ways to prove it and never ask for more budget again.

07/07/2021

How strategic is Strategic Asset Management really? We discussed this question along with many others with SAM expert Ringness. He's also sharing his biggest learning and number one tip to all FM's. Check out this episode of Expert Talks below!

In this episode of Expert Talks we speak with John Ringness from NEXT FMS to discuss all things Strategic Asset Management. Is this really strategic? And nec...

29/06/2021

POST-COVID WORKPLACE | What will be crucial in the post-covid workplace? In this episode of Expert Talks we're taking on a Dutch perspective on this topic as Noppers shares the findings of her recent research project. Now the big question is: would you say these findings are true in your country too? Let us know in the comments!

In this episode of Expert Talks, we speak with Facility Management student Carlien Noppers who's graduated on the topic of the post-covid workplace. She stud...

23/06/2021

WELCOME! To our new followers! We see that many of you are students or young professionals, new to the world of Facility Management so we thought: let's share our perspective on 9 crucial competencies you will need! Also handy for those of you looking to hire or review your team's skills!

09/06/2021

COSTS... are a pain in the... Right?! We always (have to) look for cheaper ways. But we can't do that unless we have overview and insight of our costs as a Facility department. We're sharing 4 key statistics that are sometimes overlooked, but crucial if you ask us. Read all about it below and let us know your experiences!

A good look at costs is crucial for every Facility Manager. Here's 4 key statistics that will help you gain more insights in your department.

03/06/2021

EVALUATION | We get many questions from you all on how to set up a more strategic FM policy. Or how to review your department not only strategically but also in terms of team skills, vendor ratings and creating a performance dashboard. A while ago we bundled all these topics into a comprehensive Facility Audit that you can perform ourselves with just a little help from us. Read all about it here:

Audit your Facility Management department yourself in an easy way with our proven tools. We show you the ropes in this course. Get more insights in your department today!

25/05/2021

Let's talk sustainability! A little while ago we sat down with the amazing Spruit and discussed all things sustainability. Where to start? What pitfalls to avoid? You can still check out the video via our Youtube channel! Are you paying any attention to sustainability projects in your work? Drop a comment below!

We speak with Chantal Spruit about all things sustainability in Facility Management. Where to start, what not to do and tips & tricks. What sustainability ef...

19/05/2021

FREE E-BOOKS | In a world full of information, it's sometimes hard to find what you're looking for. With our free e-books we take one topic at the time and providing you with essential information that you can use in your everyday work. We cover several topics, feel free to check them out below! Also, what's the next topics we should cover?!

Learn more about key topics in Facility Management, for free. Topics include: sustainability, facility management outsourcing and smart buildings.

17/05/2021

HYBRID FACILITY SERVICES | We're all rethinking our real estate strategies, but we shouldn't forget about what happens inside the building. How we service our customers. Hoogendoorn shares a brilliant article with us on how you can adjust your facility services to this new normal in a smart way without losing flexibility. Read it here:

How do you adjust your workplace including its (facility) services to your users? And how do you make sure you remain flexible? Read it here.

13/05/2021

CUSTOMER DATA | ... is more important than ever. Due to COVID, our focus is on our customer more so than ever. And therefore: how do we gather data from them, about them in a compliant way? Because only if we have information, we can help and support them in doing their work. Only then, we can create the best working environment. We've summarized some basic customer data every Facility Manager wants to know in this short video:

04/05/2021

Do you outsource (part of) your facility services? Do you find it easy? If you ask us, outsourcing can really be a pain in the you-know-what: where to start, what to do and what NOT to do, how to select the right supplier and how to make sure they get the best results... We've collected our answers to all these questions in our Outsourcing Guide. Check it out here!

We answer questions such as: under what circumstances would it be advisable to outsource Facility Management functions? What are the pros and cons for Facility Management Outsourcing? How do I monitor outsourced services?

27/04/2021

IS FM OF ADDED VALUE? | A little while ago, our colleague Yvet wrote an article about this very question. The question is as old as days, unfortunately, but we do feel that something is changing. And strangely, we have COVID to thank for that. Read about COVID's silver lining for Facility Managers here:

Never thought COVID would actually have a silver lining but it actually does. Facility Management is no longer a cost center but an essential part of creating a safe place to work.