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Which equipment is needed for hot desking?
Hey. I'm a manager of an admin department. I want to set up hot desks for the department employees, but I don't know what equipment I'll need. Any suggestions? Thank you. Asked 3 months ago
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What is the proper hot desking etiquette to follow?
Hello. I'm a CEO looking to roll out hot desking in the coming months. I want to make sure this is done effectively and boosts collaboration. Does anyone have any tips about what the proper hot desking etiquette is to follow in the office? Thanks in advance. Asked 3 months ago
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What are the benefits of office wayfinding?
I'm a supervisor at a company and I'm thinking about displaying a map at the entrance of the office to help employees navigate around the workspace. However, before making the decision, what other benefits does an office wayfinding system have? How beneficial is office wayfinding?Asked 3 months ago
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What is the best way to calculate dwell time for different spaces within an office?
Hi all, I want to calculate the dwell time for different spaces in our office like workstations, conference rooms, and common areas. Can anyone suggest the best way to do this? Any pointers will be much appreciated.Asked 21 days ago
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What dwell time would indicate acceptable conference room utilization?
Hi there, I’m hoping to find out what an acceptable dwell time would be for our conference rooms because I want to ensure they are being used effectively and that we're making the most efficient use of our space. What dwell time metric should we be aiming for? Thanks a lot.Asked 21 days ago
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What are the best solutions to measure noise in an office space?
Hi! Several employees have complained about the noise levels in our office space, and I want to find the best solution to measure the noise and identify the source of the problem. I've done some research, but I'm not sure which method or device would be best. It needs to be accurate, user-friendly, and cost-effective, so we can take appropriate action and improve the comfort and productivity of our employees. Any help is much appreciated!Asked 21 days ago
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What are examples of explicit costs included in total cost of facility ownership (TCFO)?
I need a better understanding of the components that make up the total cost of facility ownership (TCFO). I’m not sure if TCFO includes both explicit and implicit costs, but I'm specifically interested in the explicit costs. Could someone give some examples of the types of costs that are typically included in TCFO calculations? I want to make sure that I'm considering all of the relevant factors in my budget.Asked 21 days ago
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What are examples of implicit costs included in total cost of facility ownership (TCFO)?
Hi everyone, I'm wondering about the different types of costs that should be included in calculating the total cost of facility ownership (TCFO). I know that explicit costs such as energy bills, maintenance fees, and rent are commonly included in this calculation, but I'm curious about implicit costs as well. What are examples of implicit costs that should be factored into the TCFO calculation? Cheers.Asked 21 days ago
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Is total cost of ownership (TCO) relevant for facility managers?
Hey all, I’m been looking for ways to improve our operational efficiency and reduce costs. I've heard of the concept of total cost of ownership (TCO) in the context of equipment and technology purchases, but I'm not sure if it's relevant for my role in facility management. Can TCO be applied to the management and maintenance of buildings and facilities? Thanks.Asked 21 days ago
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What is BIM (Building Information Modelling) for facility managers?
Hi all, I want to find out more about Building Information Modelling (BIM) and how it can be used to improve my job performance. I know that BIM is a digital representation of a building that includes information about its physical and functional characteristics, but I'm not sure if investing in a BIM design will help with my facility management tasks. Can anyone provide me with some examples of how BIM can help? Thanks.Asked 21 days ago
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