Property Watch

March 2011 – There is a fine line between creativity and excessive risk-taking behaviour in the facility management profession, writes RODNEY TIMM.

December 2010 – Intuitively consolidation and co-location property strategies seem to make sense. But when it comes down to developing the business case, writes RODNEY TIMM, proving the benefits is usually more problematic.

October 2010 – Facility managers have the unenviable challenge of developing robust accommodation business cases at irregular intervals. Regular columnist RODNEY TIMM outlines the main items to consider in support of robust recommendations.

June 2010 – A big challenge for our industry is determining the green performance of future developments, based on pre-commitment lease agreements. How are green standards for these developments agreed, and what are the cost implications? RODNEY TIMM investigates.

April 2010 – One of the biggest challenges facing facilities managers is their ability to demonstrate their own strategic importance. RODNEY TIMM offers some tips to help facilities managers achieve the corporate recognition and involvement they deserve.

February 2010 – As business conditions settle following the financial crisis, companies are finding there is more stability in their accommodation needs. As RODNEY TIMM writes, options involving sub-leases can be a painless method of improving business profitability.