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I'm an intern in the purchasing department of The University of Connecticut. We are currently undergoing a comprehensive reform process that includes a facilities/operations overhaul particularly regarding strategic sourcing, inventory and supply chain management processes. I was wondering if anyone...

Please take our 1st Quarter 2011 Facilities Trends Survey. This survey looks at 17 current issues related to facilities design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Link to: http://conta.cc/hvUdLu . Also enter to win a $50 bank gift card for your participation.

We recently published the results of our 3Q10 Facilities Trends Survey. The survey indicated that the economic recovery is picking up steam, as evidenced by increases in plans to add office space, acquire furniture, and undertake renovations. Please link to: http://facplan.com/TheWhitePaper.aspx to access...

This survey looks at 17 current issues related to facilities design, construction, operations, and maintenance. The results can help guide your decisions. We will compare the results of the survey to past results to determine relevant trends. This survey will take less than three minutes to complete...

Link to: http://facplan.com/TheWhitePaper.aspx for details. Seven key findings are noted. In general, the stalled economic recovery has decreased plans to lease, renovate, or build new space. The Government, Institutional,and Educational sector is the most vibrant. Plans to acquire FF&E are on the...

So I'm slightly fascinated by the trends in style and technology in commercial restrooms. Recently I had the opportunity to experience a whole new level of bathroom tech at a Chicago-area Hyatt. Walking in to the lobby's restroom to try to tame my frizzy hair on a rainy day, the first thing I...

The Winter 2010 edition of our quarterly Facilities Design and Management Trends Survey is now on-line. Please link to: http://snurl.com/u9sgb . It only takes less than three minutes. The objectives of the survey are: 1.To determine the facilities related practices and plans of facility managers, property...