A typology for the university campus as a living lab for Facility Management education and research

Background and aim - The university campus is a built environment facilitating activities centred around learning and knowledge development. This confluence of activities makes the university campus uniquely suited to bring together stakeholders and to generate meaningful experiences to not only learn about but also further develop the...

Digital trends in FM - Awareness gap between end users and service providers

Background and aim - Emerging digital technologies are defining the future of FM. In this process of transformation, stakeholders involved must ensure balanced development. This paper presents the results of an extensive survey on the perception of digital trends in FM. Purpose of the survey was to identify possible awareness gaps between end...

Principals and Suggestions for Sustainable Materials Management within Facility Management

Background and aim - Many countries signed the Paris Agreement to mitigate global average temperature rise. In this context, Dutch government decided to realize a reduction of 50% using resources and raw materials in 2030. This paper explores how practice-based research into facility operations can contribute to this aim. Methods / Methodology -...

Integration von Energieflexibilität: ein Erfahrungsbericht von der Technischen Universität Delft

How to use Building Information Systems for a transition towards Sustainable Building Operation

BIM Building Information Model or Modelling connects many different information<br/>systems from various actors during the building construction process with each<br/>other in one easily accessible and understandable model. BIM assures an effective<br/>and efficient building construction process by reducing failing cost and reduces the<br/>use...