Journal of Facilities Management: Volume 13 Issue 3

Optimization of police facility deployment with a case study in Greater London Area

Chun-Yin Cheung, H.T. Yoon, Andy HF Chow

This paper aims to present an application of location optimization techniques for deploying police facilities subject to budgetary and feasibility constraints. The objectives…

Critical analysis of the application of the Safe Working Cycle (SWC): Interview findings from Hong Kong

Daniel W.M. Chan, Tracy N.Y. Choi

This paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of the safe working cycle (SWC) in improving existing site safety performance of construction projects in Hong Kong and to…

Using lean principles to drive operational improvements in intermodal container facilities: A conceptual framework

Peter Olesen, Daryl Powell, Hans-Henrik Hvolby, Kym Fraser

The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of lean principles to drive operational improvements in intermodal container facilities. Intermodal terminals have an important…

Benefits of owner mandated CM/GC contract amendment templates

Matt Feuer, Scott Glick, Caroline M Clevenger

The purpose of this paper is to explore how implementing a standardized/owner-mandated template for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract amendments can…

The effect of LEED certification on Shanghai’s prime office rental value

Eddie Chi-man Hui, Eric Wing-fai Chan, Ka-hung Yu

– This study aims to examine whether Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification yields additional premiums for Shanghai’s office rental sector.

Achieving zero carbon targets in buildings without compromising health and wellbeing of occupants – a new FM research direction

Champika Liyanage, Karim Hadjri