The purpose of this reference, training manual is to provide an overview of building systems for both operators and administrators. It is presented in easily understood layman terms. It is intended that this manual can be used as a training tool and as a reference source for building operators, operations managers, property managers and tenant service personnel. The manual has been divided into sections, with each section covering a particular portion of the mechanical systems. Each section outlines in general the characteristics of operation of the equipment. Comments regarding the interaction of components and systems, and their purpose for being provided as part of the building mechancial equipment package are included. It is respectfully requested that this manual not be copied by any means without permission in writing from T.D. Air Balance Service.

This is Jordan Shifrin's second book on the "Corpus Condo" or laws and procedures governing Associations. Sprinkled throughout are his own philosophies, jokes and a few favorite quotes.When he is not writing, he provides legal advice to Associations, rides a motorcycle, plays golf and tennis and dusts off his toy soldiers.Jordan Shifrin grew up on the north side of Chicago, attended Senn High School, graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's degree in history. He was a clothing salesman, insurance adjuster and a teacher before he went to law school, but always wanted to be a writer.This book is chock full with a wealth of valuable information but also keeps the interest level of readers who do not take themselves too seriously.

Readers will learn methods of selling and speaking which the author has learned from 30 years of sales experience. Here he teaches the nine steps of presentation that will lead to buying and selling success. (Real Estate)

This is the guide to maximizing the value of your most valuable asset. Millions of Americans are investing in home improvements, hoping to increase the long-term value of their most valuable asset. But do you know which home improvements will make your home's value jump, and those that won't? This practical guide covers all of the topics every homeowner must consider before getting started - improvements that add the most value, which should be undertaken first, and how to do it right from the very start. From remodeling the kitchen to landscaping the front yard and everything in between, you'll learn which improvements you should undertake, and which are a waste of your time and money."How to Improve the Value of Your Home" will help you get the most bang for your home-improvement buck - with handy tips on lowering the cost of home maintenance and home improvement projects. If you aren't sure whether now is the right time to remodel, a simple quiz helps you to determine what you can afford to do and what to expect as a long-term payoff. And there's more. Calculate the cost versus the value of improvements. This title shows you: what homework you need to do before tackling additions; how to find the resources and information you need; where to find the right contractor to do the work; how to set a home-improvement budget; and, ways to improve home energy efficiency. It offers tips on saving on home insurance; and, simple ways to create curb appeal.

In the Make Money series, renowned real estate investor and bestselling author Gary W. Eldred shows you how to profit from the safest, most reliable wealth builder in the world–real estate. With coverage of all the fundamentals–from finding the right properties to financing and managing them–Eldred shows you the ropes so you don’t have to learn important lessons the hard way. Unlike general guides to investing in real estate, each title in the Make Money series gives you the specialized expertise necessary to fully profit from a select investment strategy.

Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses shows homebuyers and investors how to travel the road to real estate wealth–often with little or nothing down. As an affordable investment vehicle, condominiums and townhouses offer numerous advantages over other types of rental property–they require relatively little day-to-day management, they tend to attract more desirable tenants than other rental properties, and they offer low risk and high returns. Full of time-tested techniques and proven money-making strategies, Make Money with Condominiums and Townhouses will show you how to:

• Relax while you put your money to work
• Find properties with high rates of appreciation
• Evaluate homeowner association finances
• Choose profitable locations
• Understand the changing demographics that may affect your investment
• Finance your properties with little or no money down
• Achieve positive cash flow quickly
• Build up equity
• Understand by-laws, disclosure statements, and management contracts

A prevalent system in large corporations for quite some time, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is now penetrating moderate to small corporations on an international level. These corporations need an efficient method to implement this effective but complicated system. However, most of the texts currently available are written by theorists and involve complex approaches. In CMMS: A Timesaving Implementation Process, a practitioner-turned-consultant presents his field-proven, practical approach that can dramatically reduce the amount of time and cost needed to implement and maintain CMMS in any corporation.

The book presents a comprehensive template process that can be used in order to implement and maintain CMMS in any business, industry, or facility, thus dramatically reducing the amount of time and the cost needed to implement the process. The text sets up a solid foundation, then moves into the nuts and bolts of the development of the program itself in a smooth, logical format. It provides guidelines for installing quality checkpoints and outlines best practices for common maintenance management functions. The time saved by implementing the procedures and processes outlined here will make the investment in an enterprise level system a safer investment and will guarantee the achievement of benefits that would otherwise be missed.

Get longer, safer system operating life for every facility maintenance dollar!

How do you efficiently manage facility infrastructure? You turn to this hands-on, answer-packed, time- and money-saving guide designed for every facility manager who has to do more with less. It shows you how to conduct seamless facility condition inspections that provide an overall snapshot of the current condition of your facility, generating enormous amounts of priceless information that will help you reduce or eliminate downtime and keep your facility humming.

This comprehensive, portable toolkit packs everything you need to:

* Continually assess the condition status of every aspect of a building: all of its systems and equipment, components and subcomponents

*Identify deficiencies before they become major problems

* Get better performance from every system

You're investing in real estate, relocating to a new state, or maybe moving to a new country. You go to the Internet, an endless source of information. But is it current? Is it accurate? Can you even find what you need? Here is an analytic guide to nearly 2000 real estate Web sites. Data for more than 220 regions, states, and countries are divided into six sections representing the major continents.

The book runs the gamut with data resources for broad geographical regions right down to individual localities (including U.S. states). Indexes to Web site titles, key content, sponsors, and country of origin make this guide essential to everyone from real estate practitioners (developers, bankers, and investors, etc.) to students and researchers in the field.

Beyond the Numbers How Leading Companies Measure and Drive Success William L. Simon "This book stands at the intersection of management and money, the place where modern business fundamentals and current financial principles come together. Business managers have traditionally used accounting-based financials that looked backward, at the wake--showing where the organization had been; today, they are learning to use financials that look forward toward the horizon." --from the Preface Businesses can't afford to have a financial system which only measures its past. In order to build a successful company, you need a financial system that also shows you how to plan your company's future. This must-have book for executives, managers, analysts, and other stakeholders, will show you how to refine your current financials or thoroughly overhaul them. In Beyond the Numbers, you have the opportunity to profit from the experiences of CEOs and CFOs at market leading companies in a variety of industries. You will learn how to build a truly effective corporate financial system--one that:

• Ensures accurate financial reporting that emphasizes necessary details
• Educates key business managers about the refined financial measures needed to reach strategic goals
• Enables financial and operating managers to communicate key data analyses effectively
• Empowers key personnel throughout the company with a clear understanding of the links between financial measurements and overall business strategies
• Emphasizes the right themes when reporting financial health to investment analysts and the business press.

This comprehensive reference covers all aspects of cost planning and estimating for facilities maintenance: A comprehensive approach to M & R planning and budgeting for all major building types in the private and public sectorExpert advice on M & R requirements for building componentsEasy-to-follow tips & examples on assembly costs into a defensible budgetUnderstanding operating costs and exploring opportunities for improvement Building a maintenance and repair cost profile Addresses 10 major building types, including corporate, hospitals, offices, more

Der Kostendruck zwingt auch in der Immobilienwirtschaft zu Uberlegungen, ob die eigenen Dienstleistungen weiterhin selbst oder besser in Kooperation mit anderen oder ganzlich von anderen kostengunstiger zu erbringen sind. Indem Strukturen und Funktionen verandert oder ausgelagert bzw. neue Einheiten gebildet werden, lassen sich Kostensenkungspotenziale und neue Geschaftsfelder erschliessen. Der Autorin gelingt es, dieses komplexe Entscheidungsfeld mit Beispielen aus der Immobilienwirtschaft praxisnah darzustellen, wobei die Aussagen auch auf andere Dienstleistungen ubertragbar sind."

Betreibermodelle - Chancen und Risiken sind das Thema des Buches. Das Betreiber- bzw. BOT-Modell zur Finanzierung offentlicher Infrastruktureinrichtungen ist ein flexibles Deckungskonzept. Vielen Beteiligten sind die Begriffe der Betriebswirtschaft und ei damit verbundenen Risiken unbekannt. Durch diese Darstellung offnet sich das Verstandnis fur Cashflow und den Zusammenhang mit Risikomanagement.

Zunachst geht es um grundlegende Zusammenhange des Modells, eine Begriffsklarung sowie die Darstellung von Charakteristika und Wesensmerkmalen gehoren. Mit dem Risikomanagement greift das Buch eine wichtige Voraussetzung fur eine erfolgreiche Projektrealisierung auf. Die betriebswirtschaftlichen Grundlagen und die einzelnen Bereiche des Risikomanagements uber den gesamten Lebenszyklus von Projekten werden dargestellt. Beispiele aus der Praxis dienen dem besseren Verstandnis des komplexen Themas.

Das Buch richtet sich an alle Beteiligten bei der Finanzierung von Infrastruktureinrichtungen, die einen Uberblick uber alle wichtigen Zusammenhange benotigen, sowohl auf privater als auch auf offentlicher Seite. "

The most comprehensive guide to facility management--revised and extensively updated for the 21st century

From the moment it was first published, Facility Management became the ultimate reference for facility and design professionals who want to create a productive workplace that corresponds to the short- and long-term goals of their corporation. This Second Edition of the facility manager's bible provides complete, fully up-to-date information and guidance on the evolving facility management profession that will help facility professionals and their service providers meet and exceed these goals.

Among this guidebook's outstanding features are its hands-on approach and the use of relevant exhibits including samples, policies, procedures, and forms. It provides practical guidance on a host of issues, including annual, long-range, and strategic planning; financial forecasting; real estate considerations; architectural and engineering planning and design; interior programming and space consideration; construction and renovation work; and much more.

Featuring an extensive amount of new and revised information, this new edition covers all of the very latest developments in the field, including: A major section on facility management information technology--telecommunications, computer integration, safety and security, disaster avoidance and recovery, and more More in-depth information on benchmarking and outsourcing Extensive reviews of the latest industry trends Revised coverage of strategic planning, budgeting, and maintenance and operations issues A glossary that includes terminology developed over the past decade

Facility Management, Second Edition is the complete, one-stopresource for facility professionals, architects, service providers, corporate real estate professionals, and educators. It is also an important introduction for young professionals and students considering a future in the industry.

In Between Teaching and Caring in the Preschool, John C. Pruit argues that preschool teaching is more than a set of roles and duties tied to institutional expectations. Drawing on two years of ethnographic fieldwork, twenty-three interviews and countless conversations with preschool teachers, and analysis of preschool documents, Pruit opens the black box of the preschool to show the complexity of the preschool teacher identity as it unfolds in everyday practices of teaching and caring. His analysis of preschool teachers' talk and interaction addresses pertinent sociological and early childhood education themes, including classroom management, social control, emotions, and identity construction. He demonstrates there is more going on in the preschool than teaching young children and caring for them. Through practices of classroom management and teaching language, preschool teachers socialize children into education contexts and exert social control in and through teaching practices. By managing emotions, preschool teachers also manage impressions of themselves and the preschool. He also shows how preschool teachers use resources like Montessori pedagogy and their lived experience to construct authenticity. Pruit concludes that institutions, such as ECE, shape identities within and away from the institution.

This book provides a detailed account of the processes of land supply, land exchange and land development for manufacturing industry. It has a practical case-study based approach which provides an understanding of the motives and behaviour of critical factors in the development process.