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Behzadi, N and Fadeyi, M O (2012) A preliminary study of indoor air quality conditions in Dubai public elementary schools. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 8(03), 192-213.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: building project; facilities management; knowledge transfer; typology
ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2012.669131
Abstract:
The purpose of this article is to present a typology of mechanisms for knowledge transfer from Facilities Management (FM) to building projects. One of the problems in the building industry is a limited degree of learning. The development of professional FM can be the missing link to bridge the gap between building operation and building design. In order to fulfil this role, facilities managers not only need the necessary competences but also appropriate methods and tools to be able to influence the building project. The research is based on literature reviews as well as various empirical studies. The typology is divided into two parts, both based on mechanisms of knowledge push and knowledge pull. The first part has the main focus on the effectiveness of the building requirements and design by knowledge transfer from FM to building project from the front end. Briefing is a central element in this part. The second part has the main focus on efficiency of building performance and operation by knowledge transfer from FM from the back end. Commissioning is a central element in this part. The typology consists of four mechanisms of front-end knowledge transfer and four mechanisms of back-end knowledge transfer.

Liu, A M M, Lau, W S W and Fellows, R (2012) The contributions of environmental management systems towards project outcome: Case studies in Hong Kong. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 8(03), 160-9.

Mahdjoubi, L and A-Rahman, M A (2012) Effects of multimedia characteristics on novice CAD learners. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 8(03), 214-25.