Disposal strategies in corporate real estate portfolios: Evidence from the Dutch banking sector

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to develop an operational framework with guidelines and lessons to improve the current real estate portfolio disposal procedures of freeholds, based on empirical evidence from the banking sector. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical research is based on a comparative analysis of four case studies,...

Value Adding Management (VAM) of buildings and facility services in four steps

This paper presents a new Value Adding Management (VAM) model that aims to support decision makers in identifying appropriate interventions in buildings, other facilities and services that add value to the organisation, to manage its implementation, and to measure the output and outcomes. The paper builds on value adding management theories and...

Corporate real estate mirrors brand: a conceptual framework and practical applications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show how international companies (can) use real estate as a means to reinforce corporate identity and to express brand values in order to evoke a positive image in today’s competitive world.<br/>Design/methodology/approach – The paper relies on a review of literature, seven case studies including...