Results of our Fourth Quarter 2011 Facilities Trends Survey Plans to add space by all market sectors has decreased, while conversely plans to reduce space increased. This finding coincides with the high percentage (64%) of telework programs. Plans to renovate continue to exceed plans to build or lease additional space. The Government, Institutional, and Educational Sector lead all other sectors with building and renovation plans. Download

Facility Assessments: Plant - People - Process - Performance - Potential This presentation was prepared for the Fall 2011 KAPPA conference and co-presented by Garry Brinton of FP+A and Martin McElroy of MartinCompany Management Consultants. The presentation examines the legacy model of Facility Condition Assessments and details a systems age approach - Facility Value Management Profile - as a means to maximize the investment in facilties. Download

Results of our Third Quarter 2011 Facilities Trends Survey Most sectors, except Government, Institutional and Education, shows plans for growth and expansion. Overall, the downward trends from the last quarter now have a positive direction. Download

Results of our Second Quarter 2011 Facilities Trends Survey The 2Q11 survey results generally indicate a slow economic recovery. The Government, Institutional, and Education sector showed the most positive change. Plans by most sectors to renovate existing space exceeded plans to add space by leasing or new construction. Download

Results of our First Quarter 2011 Facilities Trends Survey The 1Q11 survey results generally indicate a stalled economic recovery. The only sector showing improvement was Government, Institutional, and Education. Download

Your FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) is your GPS This presentation details the process and components of a facility condition assessment, reviews several case studies, and discusses how to present the findings. Download

4th Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey - Industrial Facilities This white paper analyzes the specific survey responses by the Manufacturing, Storage, and Distribution sector. Download

Results of our Fourth Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey Detailed review of our 4th Quarter Facilities Trends Survey, with key findings and analysis of the survey responses. Download

Results of our Third Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey The survey responses indicate an economic recovery. Increase in plans to add office space, acquire fixtures, furniture, and equipment, and undertake renovations are positive signs. Download

Results of Our Second Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey This white paper details the 7 key findings of our second quarter 2010 survey. In general, the stalled economic recovery has had a negative effect on plans by facility managers and building owners. Download

Six Critical Factors For Facilities Strategic Planning Presented by Josh Millman and Garry Brinton at the 2010 IFMA Facilities Fusion Conference in Philadelphia, PA. Download

LEED: As A Realtor, What's In It For Me? Presented to the Realtors Association of York and Adams Counties (RAYAC) by Joshua Millman and Garry Brinton October 21, 2009. Download

10 Ways to Reduce (Non-Energy) Operational Costs This presentation investigates cost saving strategies for ten areas of facilities operations: janitorial, office supplies, preventive maintenance, compressed air, landscaping, insurance, waste management, cost segregation, fleet costs, and out-sourcing. It is the third and last in a series of seminars. The other two seminars addressed space costs and utility costs. For more information download. Download

"How Can You Reduce Your Space Use?" Looking for strategies to reduce your space use? What factors should you consider? Download

Thinking about renovations? Think Green (It’s easy). An overview of “green” or sustainable design, LEED certification, and the economic benefits of “green” design. Download

Design-Build: Promises, Pitfalls, and Appropriateness. A detailed comparison of design-build project delivery and the conventional design-bid-build approach. Download

Office of the Future. A look at five key business trends and their impact on how business is conducted and workplaces should be designed. Download

Planning a plant renovation or expansion: What you had better know about building codes. A review of how building codes affect planned capital construction costs, disrupted operations outside the construction zone, and real estate asset values. Download

Decision Matrix for Designing Warehouse Space. An evaluation of trade-offs in five key areas – storage capacity, capital and soft costs, operational costs, flexibility, and implementation time. Download

From Green to Black-and-White: The International Energy Conservation Code. A review of the International Energy Conservation Code requirements and a comparison to LEED certification requirements. Download

What can financial institutions learn from Apple™? An analysis of the strategies by Apple™ to build dynamic and highly profitable stores and the implications for banks and credit unions. Download