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Please participate in our Fourth Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey (and possibly win $50)

Gbrinton — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:27:00 GMT

This survey looks at 17 current issues related to facilities design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

Link to: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs018/1102230246032/archive/1104004421642.html

Your FCA Is Your GPS

Gbrinton — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:13:00 GMT

Your FCA (Facility Condition Assessment) defines your starting point for:

Performing due diligence for a building acquisition.
Developing a budget for building renovations
Identifying opportunitites to lower energy costs

To know more, link to: http://conta.cc/9MFJXu.

Results of our Third Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey

Gbrinton — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:19:00 GMT

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 the survey white paper.

Improve your cash flow through cost segreagation.

Gbrinton — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:55:00 GMT

Our recent newsletter examines the financial benefits of cost segregation for renovations and new construction. Link to: http://conta.cc/cTJpgJ.

LEED= Legal Liabilities?

Gbrinton — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:54:00 GMT

Check out our recent newsletter - "LEED = Legal Liabilities." Link to: http://conta.cc/cTymcU.

Please take our 3rd Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey and enter to win $50.

Gbrinton — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:05:00 GMT

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://conta.cc/cZX3f9

What is Smart Change Management?

Gbrinton — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:57:00 GMT

We published our recent newsletter - "What is Smart Change Management?". Link to: http://conta.cc/bi2dVu.

The newsletter summarizes the five key elements of Smart Change Management.

We have published the results of our Second Quarter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey

Gbrinton — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:31:00 GMT

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 upswing. Read the published results for more details.

10 Ways to Save Project Costs - Part 2

Gbrinton — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:59:00 GMT

We issued our recent newsletter - "10 Ways to Save Project Costs - Part 2." Link to: http://conta.cc/bh5JpG . This newsletter reviews our final five tactics. If you missed Part 1, link to: http://conta.cc/9znblO .

Any other suggestions for cost savings?

10 Ways To Save Project Costs - Part 1

Gbrinton — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:54:00 GMT

FP+A has issued its recent newsletter - "10 Ways to Save Project Costs - Part 1." LInk to: http://conta.cc/9znblO.

What are your reactions and suggestions?

Improve your building envelope and save costs

Gbrinton — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:42:00 GMT

Our recent newsletter addresses the importance of the building envelope in lowering energy costs, minimizing building deterioration, improving indoor air quality, and maximizing property values.

Link to the Fresh Thinking section of our website ( http://facplan.com/Newsletter.aspx ).

How have you addressed the building envelope?

Please take our Winter 2010 Facilities Trends Survey

Gbrinton — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:40:00 GMT

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 owners, real estate professionals, and corporate executives.
2.To share our analysis of the survey as a benchmarking opportunity.

Thank you for your participation. Reply by February 19.

A 90/10 Rule That Can Reduce Your Project Costs

Gbrinton — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:27:00 GMT

Our recent newsletter affirms that 90% of the success or failure of a project is determined by the first 10% of the effort. Find out what are these important first steps that can reduce costs, shorten schedules, and minimize risks - link to: http://facplan.com/Newsletter.aspx

How important is the building envelope?

Gbrinton — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:28:00 GMT

You probably have undertaken several projects to lower operating costs, ranging from lighting upgrades to an energy management system. I think the "next frontier" is the buidling envelope which focuses on windows, insulation, and roof. Any improvements in the tightness of the envelope however impact the HVAC system ("Seal it itght, vent it right"). The big queston I find is where to start. The best way to answer that question is to do thermography of the building. This will pinpoint the areas of leakage and poor envelope performance. We have partnered with a company that analyzes the thermal images and produces energy loss data. The science is a bit inexact but it is a good start. What is now needed is an ROI analysis for improvements. For example - if the old single pane windows were replaced with high energy efficient windows, what would be the payback period. Does anyone know of such an ROI model?

Is your office design hurting your bottom line?

Gbrinton — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:43:00 GMT

Our most recent newsletter addresses how high performance workspaces can contribute to a better bottom line. Link to: http://snurl.com/tn2fc , or go to the Fresh Thinking section of our website (www.facplan.com).

Your comments, please.