Whether you are new to the profession of facility and property management, or a seasoned veteran, you will find this a valuable reference that brings clarity to an immensely complex field of practice. Jeff Campbell has rolled decades of practical and teaching experience into a comprehensive but concise and well-organized text. A must-read for students and practitioners alike!” James P. Whittaker, PE, CFM, President, Facility Engineering Associates, Fairfax, Virginia
“Dr. Jeff Campbell is that rare individual who is equally at home in both business and academia. This superb book is the result of his lifetime of experience in the absorbing and demanding world of planning and management of facilities.” Guy Thatcher, Certified Management Consultant, IFMA Fellow and former director, Carroll Thatcher Planning Group, Ottawa, Canada
“As the built environment grows in complexity so does the need for resources to understand it. Facility managers and building owners have long needed a simple, encyclopedic reference book to enhance their understanding. Finally, Dr. Jeffery Campbell has provided one in Facility and Property Management Guidebook.” John Walker, President, ManageMen, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
“As an educator, consultant, and practitioner in facilities management, over the past thirty-five years I have seen many textbooks that were not able to cover what Dr. Campbell has written. He has succeeded in delivering a book that is one of the most comprehensive, yet, easiest to follow, especially for those desiring to learn more about the ever-growing and changing spectrum of the profession.” Jon E. Martens, CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow, President of JEMCOR, LLC, Santa Rosa, California
“Whether he is discussing a topic as basic as the utility services to a building or introducing the most cutting-edge technologies or trends, Dr. Campbell has done a fabulous job introducing all the major issues that face today’s property and facility managers. This text will serve as an excellent foundation for FPM students.” Gary L. Coker, Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis, Asset Services, Salt Lake City, Utah
Having a firm grasp on the fundamentals of facility and property management will help you succeed now and create better growth opportunities in the future. This book will help you understand and put into action best practices for:
• Budgeting, funding and controls
• Construction management
• Energy management
• Event management
• Facility and property markets, associations and certifications
• Facility leadership and administration
• Finance and cost/benefit analysis
• How buildings work and mechanical/electrical systems
• Operations and maintenance
• Planning and design
• Problem solving
• Property management
• Real estate and leasing
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety, security and disaster recovery
• Sustainability and ‘green’ buildings
• Technology tools