September 28, 2009—The IFMA Foundation has released a publication detailing how facility professionals can immediately cut operating costs, institute sustainable building practices and gain a voice in the strategic facility decisions made within their organizations.
“Cut it Out: Save for Today, Build for Tomorrow” is an 11-chapter quick reference guide focused on efficiency. It features distinguished authors from organizations such as Jones Lang LaSalle, SCAN Health Plan, iNPOINT Advisors and the Work Design Collaborative.
The new book will be formally unveiled during a press conference on Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. during the International Facility Management Association’s World Workplace 2009 Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. It has been produced in partnership with Steelcase, JohnsonDiversey, Acuity Brands Lighting and other industry leading companies.
The book will feature chapters outlining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design strategy; how to save money on real estate expenses; remote and mobile workplace strategies; energy efficiency; landscaping; outsourcing; and making the business case for facility initiatives, among others. It will also include specific case studies describing how companies achieved their results.
The book’s authors and other distinguished guests will speak about the new publication at its unveiling during World Workplace. The general public and members of the media are invited to attend. The publication will be available in the IFMA Bookstore upon its release.
For more information or to order a copy, see the IFMA Web site.
