| Jul 09, 2007 - Necessary Knowledge? |
|
What level of technological knowledge is necessary for today’s facility manager? [25 votes total]
|
|
Rudimentary knowledge. (4) |
 16% | |
Thorough understanding. (11) |
 44% | |
Expertise on many forms of technology. (10) |
 40% | |
|
| Jul 02, 2007 - Extreme Weather? |
|
Is your building prepared for extreme weather situations? [18 votes total]
|
|
Yes (8) |
44% | |
No (10) |
56% | |
|
| Jun 25, 2007 - Recycled Carpet? |
|
Does your building’s carpet have recycled content? [13 votes total]
|
|
Yes (7) |
54% | |
No (6) |
46% | |
|
| Jun 18, 2007 - Mold? |
|
Have you had problems with mold in your building? [25 votes total]
|
|
Yes (18) |
72% | |
No (7) |
28% | |
|
| Jun 11, 2007 - Clay Roofing? |
|
Do any of your buildings utilize clay tile roofing? [32 votes total]
|
|
Yes (15) |
47% | |
No (17) |
53% | |
|
| Jun 04, 2007 - Hurricane Season? |
|
If you live in an area with heavy hurricane activity, are you prepared for the upcoming hurricane season? [20 votes total]
|
|
Yes (12) |
60% | |
No (8) |
40% | |
|
| May 29, 2007 - Parking? |
|
Does the responsibility of managing and maintaining parking lots/garages fall to you as a facilities professional? [62 votes total]
|
|
Yes (52) |
84% | |
No (10) |
16% | |
|
| May 21, 2007 - Carbon Neutral? |
|
Do you have plans for your buildings to go carbon neutral anytime soon? [69 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
14% | |
No (24) |
35% | |
What does “carbon neutral” mean? (35) |
51% | |
|
| May 14, 2007 - Green Power? |
|
Are you using green power to operate any of your buildings? [93 votes total]
|
|
Yes (26) |
28% | |
No (33) |
35% | |
Not yet, but we plan to in the future (34) |
37% | |
|
| May 07, 2007 - Succession Planning? |
|
Do you have a succession plan in place for
the next generation of workers entering the FM industry? [18 votes total]
|
|
Yes (6) |
33% | |
No (7) |
39% | |
What’s a succession plan? (5) |
28% | |
|
| Apr 30, 2007 - HVAC Troubleshooting? |
|
Do you know enough about your building’s HVAC system to fix small problems on your own, or do you call in HVAC professionals to get the work done? [42 votes total]
|
|
Yes, I can fix small HVAC problems (23) |
55% | |
It depends on the situation (8) |
19% | |
No, I always call a professional (9) |
21% | |
I’ve never had to fix my HVAC system (2) |
 5% | |
|
| Apr 23, 2007 - Webinars? |
|
Have you participated in a webinar this year about a topic relevant to the facilities management industry? [25 votes total]
|
|
Yes (8) |
32% | |
No, but I’d like to (8) |
32% | |
No, and I don’t plan to (4) |
16% | |
What’s a webinar? (5) |
20% | |
|
| Apr 16, 2007 - Project-Specific Websites? |
|
Have you used project-specific websites to manage construction project delivery? [35 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
29% | |
No (8) |
23% | |
What's a project-specific website? (17) |
49% | |
|
| Apr 05, 2007 - Compact Fluorescent Lamps? |
|
Have you made the switch from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in your building(s)? [42 votes total]
|
|
Yes, with all bulbs (14) |
33% | |
Yes, with some bulbs (22) |
52% | |
No (6) |
14% | |
|
| Apr 02, 2007 - HVAC Preparations? |
|
Have you taken proactive measures to prepare your building’s HVAC system for this year’s cooling season? [32 votes total]
|
|
Yes (22) |
69% | |
No (7) |
22% | |
No, but I plan to soon (3) |
9% | |
|
| Mar 26, 2007 - Facility Condition Assessment? |
|
How often do you conduct facility condition assessments on your buildings? [46 votes total]
|
|
Every 3 years or less (23) |
50% | |
Every 4-6 years (11) |
24% | |
Every 7 years or more (1) |
2% | |
We’ve never done one (4) |
9% | |
What’s a facility condition assessment? (7) |
 15% | |
|
| Mar 19, 2007 - Fire Sprinklers? |
|
Have you retrofitted automatic fire sprinklers into your existing building(s)? [53 votes total]
|
|
Yes (39) |
74% | |
No (14) |
26% | |
|
| Mar 12, 2007 - Wireless? |
|
Do your building-automation systems use wireless mesh technology? [25 votes total]
|
|
Yes (2) |
8% | |
No (18) |
72% | |
Not yet, but hopefully in the future (5) |
20% | |
|
| Mar 05, 2007 - Daylight Savings Preparations? |
|
Have you taken steps to prepare your building(s) for the early arrival of Daylight Savings Time? [46 votes total]
|
|
Yes (21) |
46% | |
No, but I plan to (2) |
4% | |
No, I don’t anticipate problems (23) |
50% | |
|
| Feb 26, 2007 - Upcoming Project? |
|
Do you have any new construction projects planned for 2007? [31 votes total]
|
|
Yes (23) |
74% | |
No (8) |
26% | |
|
| Feb 19, 2007 - Global Warming Report? |
|
Has the recent report on global warming altered your opinion of green buildings? [54 votes total]
|
|
Yes, I’m more motivated about green building (22) |
41% | |
No, I was already a proponent of green building (18) |
33% | |
No, I don’t plan to change my building practices (10) |
19% | |
What report? (4) |
7% | |
|
| Feb 12, 2007 - Carpet Recycling? |
|
Do you recycle your building’s used carpet? [45 votes total]
|
|
Yes (14) |
31% | |
No (24) |
53% | |
Not yet, but we'd like to (7) |
16% | |
|
| Feb 05, 2007 - Unpleasant Washrooms? |
|
Which of the following creates the most unpleasant washroom experience? [113 votes total]
|
|
Lack of cleanliness (52) |
46% | |
Displeasing odor (29) |
26% | |
Empty dispensers (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.) (20) |
18% | |
Graffiti (3) |
3% | |
Partitions that don’t lock (5) |
4% | |
Outdated design (4) |
 4% | |
|
| Jan 29, 2007 - Building Envelope Assessment? |
|
Have you conducted a building envelope assessment on any of your facilities? [37 votes total]
|
|
Yes (21) |
57% | |
No (16) |
43% | |
|
| Jan 19, 2007 - Metal Roofing? |
|
Does your facility have metal roofing? [59 votes total]
|
|
Yes (22) |
37% | |
No (37) |
63% | |
|
| Jan 15, 2007 - Software? |
|
Do you use facility management software to help organize the operation of your properties? [38 votes total]
|
|
Yes (19) |
50% | |
No (19) |
50% | |
|
| Jan 08, 2007 - Evacuation Planning |
|
When was your building’s evacuation plan last updated? [38 votes total]
|
|
Within the last year (22) |
58% | |
1-2 years ago (5) |
13% | |
3-5 years ago (5) |
13% | |
More than 6 years ago (6) |
16% | |
|
| Jan 02, 2007 - Relocation? |
|
Has your organization relocated within the last 10 years? [45 votes total]
|
|
Yes (23) |
51% | |
No (19) |
42% | |
No, but we’re planning to in the near future (3) |
7% | |
|
| Dec 18, 2006 - Holiday Decorations? |
|
Despite religious diversity, is your facility decorated for the holidays?
[112 votes total]
|
|
Yes (100) |
89% | |
No (12) |
11% | |
|
| Dec 11, 2006 - Landscape Architect |
|
Have you used a landscape architect to improve the look of your facilities’ grounds? [58 votes total]
|
|
Yes (39) |
67% | |
No (19) |
33% | |
|
| Dec 04, 2006 - Document Management? |
|
Does your facility have an effective process in place for document management(leases, warranties, floorplans, etc)?
[33 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
48% | |
No (17) |
52% | |
|
| Nov 27, 2006 - School Security? |
|
Has your school increased security measures or policies as a result of the recent increase in school violence? [25 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
64% | |
No (9) |
36% | |
|
| Nov 20, 2006 - Reading? |
|
How are you reading articles on Buildings.com? [82 votes total]
|
|
On computer screen (67) |
82% | |
On a PDA (4) |
5% | |
Printing, then reading (6) |
7% | |
I'm not reading the articles (5) |
6% | |
|
| Nov 10, 2006 - Reading? |
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| Occupancy Sensors? |
Do you use occupancy sensors in your facilities to reduce lighting use? [69 votes total]
|
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Yes (48) |
70% | |
No (21) |
30% | |
| Nov 06, 2006 - Low-VOC? |
|
Do you specify low-VOC materials (such as paint, sealants, and coatings) for your facilities? [91 votes total]
|
|
Yes (65) |
71% | |
No (9) |
10% | |
Sometimes (14) |
15% | |
Not involved in the decisions (3) |
3% | |
|
| Oct 30, 2006 - Low-VOC? |
|
Do you specify low-VOC materials (such as paint, sealants, and coatings) for your facilities? [1 votes total]
|
|
Yes (0) |
0% | |
No (0) |
0% | |
Sometimes (0) |
0% | |
Not Involved in the decisions (1) |
100% | |
|
| Oct 30, 2006 - Buildings.com? |
|
Is Buildings.com user-friendly? (After you submit your vote, use the "start a new topic" feature to leave us comments/feedback.) [27 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
59% | |
No (11) |
41% | |
|
| Oct 23, 2006 - Occupant Feedback? |
|
Do you formally collect occupant feedback on building performance? [22 votes total]
|
|
Yes (15) |
68% | |
No (7) |
32% | |
|
| Oct 16, 2006 - Greenbuild |
|
Do you plan to attend Greenbuild 2006 in Denver this November? [42 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
38% | |
No (26) |
62% | |
|
| Oct 09, 2006 - Piping? |
|
Which type of piping is most common in your facilities? [44 votes total]
|
|
Copper (32) |
73% | |
CPVC (12) |
27% | |
|
| Oct 02, 2006 - Signage? |
|
Which type of emergency/exit signage is most common in your facilities? [72 votes total]
|
|
Incandescent (12) |
17% | |
Compact fluorescent (12) |
17% | |
LEDs (40) |
56% | |
Photoluminescent (8) |
11% | |
|
| Sep 25, 2006 - Snow and Ice? |
|
Have your facilities suffered any major damage from snow and/or ice? [32 votes total]
|
|
Yes (13) |
41% | |
No (19) |
59% | |
|
| Sep 18, 2006 - Terrorism Insurance? |
|
Are your facilities covered by terrorism insurance? [24 votes total]
|
|
Yes (5) |
21% | |
No (14) |
58% | |
We’re considering it (5) |
21% | |
|
| Sep 11, 2006 - Carpet? |
|
Does your facility use modular (tile) or broadloom carpet? [41 votes total]
|
|
Modular (tile) (13) |
32% | |
Broadloom (12) |
29% | |
Combination of both (16) |
39% | |
|
| Sep 01, 2006 - Plants? |
|
If your facility contains plants, what is the reasoning behind it? [55 votes total]
|
|
Aesthetics (5) |
9% | |
To improve image to clients/customers (8) |
15% | |
To improve air quality/health benefits (4) |
7% | |
To increase employee morale and productivity (3) |
5% | |
All of the above (35) |
64% | |
|
| Aug 25, 2006 - LEED-EB? |
|
Are you using (or planning to use) the LEED for Existing Buildings guidelines to improve the sustainability
of your
building(s)? [35 votes total]
|
|
Yes (25) |
71% | |
No (4) |
11% |
What’s
LEED-EB? (6) |
17% | |
|
| Aug 21, 2006 - Security? |
|
When you hire security guards, do you: [14 votes total]
|
|
Conduct interviews or screening of outsourced security guards? (1) |
7% | |
Trust the outsourced provider 100%? (3) |
21% | |
Interview for in-house security guards? (5) |
36% | |
We do not use guard services. (5) |
36% | |
|
| Aug 14, 2006 - Webinar? |
|
Have you participated in an educational webinar in the last year? [33 votes total]
|
|
Yes (15) |
45% | |
No (6) |
18% | |
What’s a webinar? (12) |
36% | |
|
| Aug 04, 2006 - Acoustics? |
|
Which one of the following measures have you taken to improve your facility’s acoustical performance? [17 votes total]
|
|
Installed ceilings with a high Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) (4) |
24% | |
Installed carpet with a high NRC (3) |
18% | |
Rearranged workspaces (1) |
6% | |
Installed a soundmasking system (6) |
35% | |
Other (0) |
0% | |
None (3) |
18% | |
|
| Jul 31, 2006 - Roofing Topics? |
|
Which one of the following roofing topics interests you the most? [37 votes total]
|
|
Roofing system basics (14) |
38% | |
Maintenance or repairs (9) |
24% | |
Warranties (1) |
3% | |
Getting a quality installation (2) |
5% | |
Garden roofs (6) |
16% | |
White reflective roofs (5) |
14% | |
|
| Jul 24, 2006 - Blogs? |
|
How often do you visit blogs? [47 votes total]
|
|
Multiple times each week (5) |
11% | |
Once a week (4) |
9% | |
Once a month (5) |
11% | |
Never (24) |
51% | |
What's a blog? (9) |
19% | |
|
| Jul 17, 2006 - Outsourcing? |
|
Which outsourced service does your facility spend the most money on? [59 votes total]
|
|
Security (9) |
15% | |
Maintenance (19) |
32% | |
Janitorial (18) |
31% | |
Pest control (1) |
2% | |
Lawncare or landscaping (7) |
12% | |
Other (3) |
5% | |
We do not outsource services (2) |
 3% | |
|
| Jul 10, 2006 - Worksize Space? |
|
What size workstation is most common in your office? [76 votes total]
|
|
10x10 or larger (15) |
20% | |
8x8 (36) |
47% | |
6x8 (14) |
18% | |
6x6 or smaller (11) |
14% | |
|
| Jul 03, 2006 - Avian Influenza? |
|
Is your facility prepared to deal with an Avian Influenza outbreak? [35 votes total]
|
|
Yes (9) |
26% | |
No (26) |
74% | |
|
| Jun 26, 2006 - Abandoned Cables? |
|
Has your facility taken any action to remove abandoned cables? [54 votes total]
|
|
Yes (25) |
46% | |
No (24) |
44% | |
Not sure (5) |
9% | |
|
| Jun 19, 2006 - Location? |
|
Which has the most impact on choosing a new facility location? [42 votes total]
|
|
Quality/image of the building (11) |
26% | |
Price/rent (6) |
14% | |
Room to expand (4) |
10% | |
Proximity to clients (7) |
17% | |
Proximity to employees (4) |
10% | |
Proximity to highway access (3) |
7% | |
On-site services/features (7) |
17% | |
|
| Jun 11, 2006 - Building Information Modeling? |
|
Are you anticipating requiring the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on new building projects? [27 votes total]
|
|
Yes (15) |
56% | |
No (3) |
11% | |
What’s BIM? (9) |
33% | |
|
| Jun 05, 2006 - Roof Rainwater Harvesting? |
|
How much do you know about roof rainwater harvesting? [32 votes total]
|
|
Lots. We already have a system at our facility. (2) |
6% | |
A little. (11) |
34% | |
Nothing, but I’d like to learn more. (17) |
53% | |
Nothing, and I’m not interested. (2) |
6% | |
|
| May 30, 2006 - AED? |
|
Does your facility have an automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site? [85 votes total]
|
|
Yes (54) |
64% | |
No (24) |
28% | |
No, but we plan to get one soon (7) |
8% | |
|
| May 22, 2006 - Performance Contracting? |
|
In the last 5 years, have you used performance contracting to fund energy efficiency improvements in your buildings? [28 votes total]
|
|
Yes (11) |
39% | |
No (11) |
39% | |
I don't know (2) |
7% | |
No, but I’d like to work with ESCOs in the future (4) |
14% | |
|
| May 15, 2006 - Brownfields? |
|
Would your organization ever consider the redevelopment of a brownfield site? [23 votes total]
|
|
Yes (20) |
87% | |
No (3) |
13% | |
|
| May 08, 2006 - Wireless? |
|
Are you using exclusively wireless technology in your facilities? [32 votes total]
|
|
Yes (5) |
16% | |
No (25) |
78% | |
Not currently, but we plan to soon (2) |
6% | |
|
| May 01, 2006 - Real Estate Impacts? |
|
What will impact the real estate industry the most this year? [65 votes total]
|
|
Increased material costs (16) |
25% | |
Energy prices (22) |
34% | |
Interest rates (7) |
11% | |
Job creation and hiring (1) |
2% | |
Mergers and acquisitions (0) |
0% | |
New legislation (2) |
3% | |
Changes to building codes (2) |
3% | |
Other (2) |
 3% | |
More than one of the above (13) |
 20% | |
|
| Apr 24, 2006 - Ergonomics Specialist? |
|
Do you have an ergonomics specialist available to assist with furniture selection, workspace modifications, etc.? [44 votes total]
|
|
Yes (19) |
43% | |
No (25) |
57% | |
|
| Apr 17, 2006 - Congeneration Systems? |
|
Do you make use of cogeneration systems in your facilities? [42 votes total]
|
|
Yes (6) |
14% | |
No (19) |
45% | |
What's a cogeneration system? (17) |
40% | |
|
| Apr 10, 2006 - Infrared? |
|
Do you make use of infrared technologies for building diagnostics? [41 votes total]
|
|
Yes (29) |
71% | |
No (12) |
29% | |
|
| Apr 03, 2006 - Disaster? |
|
Has your facility ever had to recover from a major disaster? [46 votes total]
|
|
Yes (17) |
37% | |
No (29) |
63% | |
|
| Mar 27, 2006 - Mold? |
|
What is most important to you and your buildings in relationship to mold? [41 votes total]
|
|
Ways to prevent and assess mold damage (15) |
37% | |
Techniques for mold remediation (7) |
17% | |
Methods for avoiding mold litigation (3) |
7% | |
How to select a remediation contractor (1) |
2% | |
More than one of the above (13) |
32% | |
Other (1) |
2% | |
None (1) |
2% | |
|
| Mar 20, 2006 - Deferred Maintenance? |
|
Are you increasing or decreasing the amount of maintenance being deferred in your facilities? [38 votes total]
|
|
Increasing (16) |
42% | |
Decreasing (11) |
29% | |
Neither (11) |
29% | |
|
| Mar 13, 2006 - High-Performance Facade? |
|
Does your facility incorporate a “high-performance” facade? [35 votes total]
|
|
Yes (3) |
9% | |
No (9) |
26% | |
Don't know (0) |
0% | |
What's a high-performance facade? (23) |
66% | |
|
| Mar 06, 2006 - Professional Skills? |
|
Which skills are you interested in acquiring as a facility/property manager or building owner? [55 votes total]
|
|
Negotiation skills (5) |
9% | |
Presentation skills (9) |
16% | |
Computer skills (3) |
5% | |
Time management skills (6) |
11% | |
Decision-making skills (5) |
9% | |
Conflict management skills (4) |
7% | |
More than one of the above (21) |
38% | |
Other (0) |
0% | |
None (2) |
4% | |
|
| Feb 27, 2006 - Building Systems? |
|
Which building system do you wish you knew more about? [121 votes total]
|
|
Lighting systems (18) |
15% | |
HVAC systems (38) |
31% | |
Security systems (19) |
16% | |
Roofing systems (13) |
11% | |
Life/fire safety systems (20) |
17% | |
Other (13) |
11% | |
|
| Feb 20, 2006 - RSS Feeds? |
|
Do you utilize RSS feeds to stay current on the latest news related to facilities management? [39 votes total]
|
|
Yes (11) |
28% | |
No (2) |
5% | |
What's an RSS feed? (26) |
67% | |
|
| Feb 13, 2006 - Roofing Strategies? |
|
Which roofing strategy have you used to reduce energy consumption? [27 votes total]
|
|
Higher R-value insulation (7) |
26% | |
A cool single-ply roof (4) |
15% | |
Application of roofing coating (5) |
19% | |
Use of white or light-colored ballast (6) |
22% | |
A mod-bit system with a foiled surface (2) |
7% | |
Other (3) |
11% | |
|
| Feb 06, 2006 - Energy Audit? |
|
Has your facility conducted an energy audit recently? [29 votes total]
|
|
Yes (in the past 2 years) (10) |
34% | |
Yes (more than 2 years ago) (2) |
7% | |
No (17) |
59% | |
|
| Jan 30, 2006 - 2006 Budget? |
|
Is your 2006 budget ... ? [34 votes total]
|
|
Larger than 2005's? (23) |
68% | |
The same as 2005's? (5) |
15% | |
Smaller than 2005's? (6) |
18% | |
|
| Jan 23, 2006 - Best Practices? |
|
Is learning about best practices in facilities management from other organizations helpful to you? [63 votes total]
|
|
Yes (60) |
95% | |
No (3) |
5% | |
|
| Jan 16, 2006 - Energy Policy Act? |
|
Do you plan to take advantage of the various energy-efficiency tax credits offered through the Energy Policy Act of 2005? [41 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
24% | |
No (8) |
20% | |
What is the Energy Policy Act? (23) |
56% | |
|
| Jan 09, 2006 - Elevators? |
|
Have you incorporated machine-room-less elevators into your facilities? [60 votes total]
|
|
Yes (6) |
10% | |
No (9) |
15% | |
Not yet, but I plan to (1) |
2% | |
What's a machine-room-less elevator? (44) |
73% | |
|
| Jan 03, 2006 - UVC Technology? |
|
Do you incorporate UVC technology into your buildings' HVAC systems? [30 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
53% | |
No (14) |
47% | |
|
| Dec 19, 2005 - Condition Assessments? |
|
Do you conduct regular facility condition assessments? [36 votes total]
|
|
Yes (31) |
86% | |
No (5) |
14% | |
|
| Dec 12, 2005 - Lighting System? |
|
When was the last time you upgraded your facility’s lighting system? [53 votes total]
|
|
0-2 years ago (17) |
32% | |
3-5 years ago (10) |
19% | |
6-8 years ago (9) |
17% | |
9-10 years ago (6) |
11% | |
More than 10 years ago (11) |
21% | |
|
| Dec 05, 2005 - Benchmarking? |
|
Do you make an active effort to benchmark your facility's performance with others in your portfolio (or other buildings nationwide)? [28 votes total]
|
|
Yes (19) |
68% | |
No (9) |
32% | |
|
| Nov 28, 2005 - Green Practices? |
|
Does your facility employ a team member solely devoted to ensuring green/environmental practices? [39 votes total]
|
|
Yes (9) |
23% | |
No (20) |
51% | |
Possibly in the future (10) |
26% | |
|
| Nov 21, 2005 - Industry Conferences? |
|
In 2006, how many industry trade shows and conferences do you plan to attend? [30 votes total]
|
|
More than in the past (11) |
37% | |
Less than in the past (5) |
17% | |
About the same (14) |
47% | |
|
| Nov 14, 2005 - Facility Improvements? |
|
Among the following, which are you most concerned about improving at your facility? [59 votes total]
|
|
Energy efficiency / sustainable building practices (27) |
46% | |
Safety & security (6) |
10% | |
Upgrading facility systems (20) |
34% | |
Worker productivity (3) |
5% | |
None of the above (3) |
5% | |
|
| Nov 07, 2005 - Touch-Free Restrooms? |
|
Does your facility use touch-free faucets, urinals, hand dryers, toilets, etc., in its restrooms? [108 votes total]
|
|
Yes (46) |
43% | |
No (62) |
57% | |
|
| Oct 31, 2005 - Electronic Security? |
|
Which electronic devices are most effective at establishing facility security? [58 votes total]
|
|
CCTV (10) |
17% | |
Motion detectors/door contacts (12) |
21% | |
Access control systems (31) |
53% | |
Emergency telephones/communication system (0) |
0% | |
None of the above (5) |
9% | |
|
| Oct 24, 2005 - Energy Conservation? |
|
How has your facility prepared to save energy during the upcoming winter months? [13 votes total]
|
|
Service/maintenance to HVAC system(s) (2) |
15% | |
Added insulation to windows, doors, walls, ceilings, etc. (0) |
0% | |
Programmed systems to operate on timed schedules (5) |
38% | |
All of the above (3) |
23% | |
None of the above (3) |
23% | |
|
| Oct 17, 2005 - Informal Meeting Spaces? |
|
Does your facility offer informal meeting spaces for tenants/occupants to gather (besides conference rooms, etc.)? [28 votes total]
|
|
Yes (20) |
71% | |
No (8) |
29% | |
|
| Oct 10, 2005 - Operable Windows? |
|
Does your facility employ operable windows? [50 votes total]
|
|
Yes (24) |
48% | |
No (26) |
52% | |
|
| Oct 03, 2005 - Greenbuild? |
|
Do you plan to attend Greenbuild 2005 in Atlanta this November? [40 votes total]
|
|
Yes (17) |
43% | |
No (23) |
58% | |
|
| Sep 26, 2005 - Full-Spectrum Lighting? |
|
Do you understand the benefits of full-spectrum lighting? [43 votes total]
|
|
Yes (17) |
40% | |
No (11) |
26% | |
What is full-spectrum lighting? (15) |
35% | |
|
| Sep 19, 2005 - Work Orders? |
|
How do you manage your work orders: paper or computer? [146 votes total]
|
|
Paper (26) |
18% | |
Computer (42) |
29% | |
Both (75) |
51% | |
Neither (3) |
2% | |
|
| Sep 12, 2005 - Recycling? |
|
Does your organization make it common practice to recycle electronics? [24 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
42% | |
No (7) |
29% | |
Not yet, but we'd like to (7) |
29% | |
|
| Sep 12, 2005 - Recycling? |
|
Does your organization make it common practice to recycle electronics? [24 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
42% | |
No (7) |
29% | |
Not yet, but we'd like to (7) |
29% | |
|
| Sep 06, 2005 - Color? |
|
How often do you change the color scheme in your facility (paint, furniture, etc.)? [59 votes total]
|
|
Never (11) |
19% | |
Every 1-5 years (11) |
19% | |
Every 6-10 years (18) |
31% | |
Every 11-15 years (9) |
15% | |
Every 16+ years (10) |
17% | |
|
| Aug 22, 2005 - FM Website? |
|
Do you routinely update/revise your department's website to foster effective communications with building tenants and occupants? [11 votes total]
|
|
Yes (4) |
36% | |
No (2) |
18% | |
My department doesn't have a website (5) |
45% | |
|
| Aug 15, 2005 - Leader? |
|
Do you have the qualities it takes to be a good leader? [39 votes total]
|
|
Yes (35) |
90% | |
No (4) |
10% | |
|
| Aug 11, 2005 - Leader? |
|
Do you have the qualities it takes to be a good leader? [23 votes total]
|
|
Yes (22) |
96% | |
No (1) |
4% | |
|
| Aug 08, 2005 - Telecommuting? |
|
Has your organization implemented strategies such as telecommuting to reduce the amount of money spent on office space? [24 votes total]
|
|
Yes (7) |
29% | |
No (17) |
71% | |
|
| Aug 01, 2005 - FM Salary? |
|
Do you think you’re compensated fairly based upon your experience and expertise? [84 votes total]
|
|
Yes (22) |
26% | |
No (62) |
74% | |
|
| Jul 22, 2005 - Total Cost of Ownership? |
|
Have you attempted to determine total cost of ownership for your facilities? [38 votes total]
|
|
Yes (17) |
45% | |
No (21) |
55% | |
|
| Jul 11, 2005 - Energy Sources? |
|
Are any of your facilities using alternative energy sources? [24 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
42% | |
No (14) |
58% | |
|
| Jul 01, 2005 - Soundmasking? |
|
Do you make use of soundmasking systems in your facilities to reduce workplace distractions and protect private conversations? [23 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
43% | |
No (13) |
57% | |
|
| Jun 27, 2005 - ADA? |
|
Do you take ADA guidelines into consideration when making decisions about your facilities? [59 votes total]
|
|
Yes (50) |
85% | |
Sometimes (7) |
12% | |
No (2) |
3% | |
|
| Jun 20, 2005 - oBIX? |
|
Do you plan to use oBIX to centralize your facilities’ operations? [14 votes total]
|
|
Yes (1) |
7% | |
Not sure (3) |
21% | |
No (1) |
7% | |
What's oBIX? (9) |
64% | |
|
| Jun 10, 2005 - Relationships? |
|
How would you rate your tenant/occupant relationships? [18 votes total]
|
|
Great (7) |
39% | |
Good (5) |
28% | |
So-so (4) |
22% | |
Need some work (2) |
11% | |
|
| Jun 06, 2005 - NeoCon? |
|
Are you planning to attend NeoCon World's Trade Fair this year? [32 votes total]
|
|
Yes (9) |
28% | |
No (23) |
72% | |
|
| May 31, 2005 - Lamp Recycling? |
|
Do you recycle your facilities’ old lamps? [56 votes total]
|
|
Yes (32) |
57% | |
No (24) |
43% | |
|
| May 23, 2005 - Historic Preservation? |
|
Does your portfolio include any facilities that have undergone historic preservation? [22 votes total]
|
|
Yes (15) |
68% | |
No (7) |
32% | |
|
| May 16, 2005 - Aged Eyes? |
|
Do you take older tenants/occupants into consideration when lighting office environments? [33 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
30% | |
No (23) |
70% | |
|
| May 09, 2005 - Mentor? |
|
Did you (or do you) have a mentor who has helped you learn the ropes of the facilities management field? [33 votes total]
|
|
Yes (13) |
39% | |
No (20) |
61% | |
|
| May 02, 2005 - Energy Manager? |
|
Does your organization have a dedicated "energy manager" responsible for energy-efficiency issues? [37 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
43% | |
No (21) |
57% | |
|
| Apr 25, 2005 - FM/IT Integration? |
|
Are you responsible for working with the IT department to ensure efficiency within your organization? [25 votes total]
|
|
Yes (21) |
84% | |
No (4) |
16% | |
|
| Apr 18, 2005 - Commissioning? |
|
Do you utilize commissioning processes in your facilities to ensure operational efficiency? [30 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
53% | |
No (14) |
47% | |
|
| Apr 11, 2005 - Energy Recovery? |
|
Are you involved in energy recovery (reducing loads on the system by taking advantage of the work that has already been done to heat, cool, humidify, or dehumidify the indoor air)? [15 votes total]
|
|
Yes (10) |
67% | |
No (2) |
13% | |
Not yet, but I'd like to be (3) |
20% | |
|
| Apr 04, 2005 - Interior Walls? |
|
What do you put on your walls to provide protection and aesthetics? [115 votes total]
|
|
Wall carpet (8) |
7% | |
Paint (36) |
31% | |
Wallcoverings (26) |
23% | |
None of the above (5) |
4% | |
Combination of above (35) |
30% | |
Other (5) |
4% | |
|
| Mar 21, 2005 - Green Goes Mainstream? |
|
Will green/sustainable design ever become mainstream? [58 votes total]
|
|
Yes (52) |
90% | |
No (6) |
10% | |
|
| Mar 14, 2005 - Professional Development? |
|
Do you receive some type of professional development each year? [36 votes total]
|
|
Yes (28) |
78% | |
No (8) |
22% | |
|
| Mar 07, 2005 - Furniture? |
|
Do you pursue new or refurbished furniture for your facilities? [26 votes total]
|
|
New (12) |
46% | |
Refurbished (3) |
12% | |
A combination (11) |
42% | |
|
| Feb 28, 2005 - FM Degree? |
|
Do you have a degree in facilities management? [70 votes total]
|
|
Yes (11) |
16% | |
No (59) |
84% | |
|
| Feb 21, 2005 - Office Hoteling? |
|
Do you make use of office hoteling concepts in your building(s)? [26 votes total]
|
|
Yes (12) |
46% | |
No (14) |
54% | |
|
| Feb 14, 2005 - Photoluminescent Products? |
|
Are photoluminescent products part of your facility's emergency preparedness plan? [40 votes total]
|
|
Yes (17) |
43% | |
No (23) |
58% | |
|
| Feb 04, 2005 - Lighting Controls? |
|
Do individual end-users in your facility have personal control over dimming in their offices? [42 votes total]
|
|
Yes (7) |
17% | |
No (35) |
83% | |
|
| Jan 31, 2005 - Flooring Problems? |
|
Which flooring problem do you deal with most frequently? [24 votes total]
|
|
Maintenance issues (8) |
33% | |
Durability (8) |
33% | |
Aesthetics (6) |
25% | |
Other (2) |
8% | |
|
| Jan 24, 2005 - 2005 Budgets? |
|
Is your 2005 budget ...
[1 votes total]
|
|
The same as 2004? (0) |
0% | |
Smaller than 2004's? (0) |
0% | |
Larger than 2004's? (1) |
100% | |
|
| Jan 17, 2005 - Workplace Complaints? |
|
Which do you receive the most complaints about regarding workplace environment? [100 votes total]
|
|
Poor lighting (4) |
4% | |
HVAC (too hot/cold) (78) |
78% | |
Seating problems (4) |
4% | |
Glare (3) |
3% | |
Air quality (9) |
9% | |
Other (2) |
2% | |
|
| Jan 10, 2005 - Disaster Recovery? |
|
Have you ever dealt with disaster recovery in your facilities after a manmade or natural disaster? [45 votes total]
|
|
Yes (28) |
62% | |
No (17) |
38% | |
|
| Dec 28, 2004 - Emergency Lighting? |
|
How is your emergency lighting system powered? [52 votes total]
|
|
Emergency ballasts (2) |
4% | |
Battery-powered unit equipment (14) |
27% | |
Generator (21) |
40% | |
Inverter (1) |
2% | |
Other (0) |
0% | |
Combination of above (14) |
27% | |
|
| Dec 20, 2004 - Perimeter Security? |
|
How do you address perimeter security? [31 votes total]
|
|
Security guards (3) |
10% | |
Turnstiles (0) |
0% | |
Access card systems (10) |
32% | |
Other (3) |
10% | |
Combination of above (15) |
48% | |
|
| Dec 13, 2004 - Pest Infestation? |
|
Do you have problems with pest infestation in your facilities? [34 votes total]
|
|
Yes (19) |
56% | |
No (15) |
44% | |
|
| Dec 06, 2004 - Association Membership? |
|
Which associations are you currently a member of? [63 votes total]
|
|
IFMA (11) |
17% | |
BOMA (5) |
8% | |
APPA (3) |
5% | |
ASHE (5) |
8% | |
SCUP (1) |
2% | |
AFE (5) |
8% | |
IREM (1) |
2% | |
Other (14) |
22% | |
More than one of the above (18) |
29% | |
|
| Nov 29, 2004 - Time Management? |
|
How do you feel you’re doing with time management? [40 votes total]
|
|
I have no problems managing my time (9) |
23% | |
I occasionally struggle with time management (22) |
55% | |
Help! (9) |
23% | |
|
| Nov 22, 2004 - Work Order Management? |
|
Do you use a Web-based work order management system? [38 votes total]
|
|
Yes (16) |
42% | |
No (17) |
45% | |
We're in the process of implementation (5) |
13% | |
|
| Nov 15, 2004 - Remote Monitoring? |
|
Are you currently monitoring any of the following systems remotely? [33 votes total]
|
|
Security (3) |
9% | |
Fire (7) |
21% | |
Building Automation (10) |
30% | |
All of the above (7) |
21% | |
None of the above (6) |
18% | |
|
| Nov 08, 2004 - Outsourcing Services? |
|
Which services do you currently outsource? [47 votes total]
|
|
Security (7) |
15% | |
Janitorial (6) |
13% | |
Landscaping (6) |
13% | |
System maintenance (3) |
6% | |
More than one of the above (23) |
49% | |
Other (2) |
4% | |
|
| Nov 01, 2004 - IT-Related Purchasing? |
|
How involved are you with purchasing decisions for IT-related products within your company? [25 votes total]
|
|
Highly involved (10) |
40% | |
Work closely with IT department (5) |
20% | |
Not involved (10) |
40% | |
|
| Oct 18, 2004 - Policy for Products? |
|
Do you have an environmental policy for purchasing facilities-related products? [30 votes total]
|
|
Yes (13) |
43% | |
No (16) |
53% | |
We’re in the process of developing a policy (1) |
3% | |
|
| Oct 11, 2004 - Ergonomics Training? |
|
How do you handle ergonomics training? [17 votes total]
|
|
CD-Rom (1) |
6% | |
Websites (1) |
6% | |
Live demonstrations (3) |
18% | |
Workshops or seminars (3) |
18% | |
Other (0) |
0% | |
My company doesn't provide ergonomics training (9) |
53% | |
|
| Oct 04, 2004 - More with Less? |
|
In these times of doing “more with less,” which resources do you find yourself relying on more heavily? [26 votes total]
|
|
Industry trade shows and conventions (5) |
19% | |
Association seminars/training (1) |
4% | |
Books and manuals (5) |
19% | |
Networking with peers (4) |
15% | |
Technology (software, Internet, etc.) (11) |
42% | |
Other (0) |
0% | |
|
| Sep 27, 2004 - Window Film? |
|
Do you employ safety/solar performance window film in your facility? [19 votes total]
|
|
Yes (8) |
42% | |
No (9) |
47% | |
We plan to in the future (2) |
11% | |
|
| Sep 20, 2004 - Evacuation? |
|
How often do you practice emergency evacuations in your buildings? [66 votes total]
|
|
Once a year (20) |
30% | |
Twice per year (16) |
24% | |
More than twice per year (10) |
15% | |
Never (20) |
30% | |
|
| Sep 13, 2004 - Security Procedures? |
|
Do your organization’s security procedures address bomb threats, chemical/biological agents, etc., or do they focus solely on life/fire safety? [19 votes total]
|
|
Solely on life/fire safety protection (10) |
53% | |
Terrorism/ bioterrorism issues as well (9) |
47% | |
|
| Sep 06, 2004 - Dimming? |
|
Do end-users in your buildings have personal control over dimming in their offices? [43 votes total]
|
|
Yes (6) |
14% | |
No (37) |
86% | |
|
| Aug 30, 2004 - Fire Extinguishers? |
|
Is your facility equipped with fire extinguishers and standpipe hoses? [48 votes total]
|
|
Yes (43) |
90% | |
No (5) |
10% | |
|
| Aug 23, 2004 - Project Management Collaboration? |
|
Which is your most important goal when considering online project management collaboration? [24 votes total]
|
|
Visibility (4) |
17% | |
Management (8) |
33% | |
Control (9) |
38% | |
Ancillary costs (3) |
13% | |
|
| Aug 16, 2004 - Hot/Cold Calls? |
|
How many hot/cold calls do you receive per day? [57 votes total]
|
|
None (11) |
19% | |
1-5 (32) |
56% | |
6-10 (10) |
18% | |
11-15 (2) |
4% | |
16-20 (0) |
0% | |
More than 20 (2) |
4% | |
|
| Aug 09, 2004 - Cleaning Products? |
|
How important is using environmentally friendly cleaning products in your building? [40 votes total]
|
|
Very important (26) |
65% | |
Somewhat important (9) |
23% | |
Not important (5) |
13% | |
|
| Aug 02, 2004 - ADA & Incentives? |
|
Are you aware of the tax-related incentives provided by the government for the purposes of assisting with ADA-related facility modifications? [30 votes total]
|
|
Yes (4) |
13% | |
No (26) |
87% | |
|
| Jul 24, 2004 - Recycling Program? |
|
Is your facility currently involved in some sort of recycling program? [37 votes total]
|
|
Yes (32) |
86% | |
No (5) |
14% | |
|
| Jul 19, 2004 - Roof Financing? |
|
Have you ever taken advantage of financing or equipment leasing for a roof replacement project? [14 votes total]
|
|
Yes (4) |
29% | |
No (10) |
71% | |
|
| Jun 28, 2004 - Six Sigma? |
|
Do you currently use Six Sigma in your facilities-related processes? [25 votes total]
|
|
Yes (7) |
28% | |
No (18) |
72% | |
|
| Jun 21, 2004 - Productive Meetings? |
|
Which factor contributes most strongly to a successful, informative meeting? [62 votes total]
|
|
Good audio/visual equipment (1) |
2% | |
Comfortable furniture (1) |
2% | |
Attractive meeting room (0) |
0% | |
Prepared speakers (32) |
52% | |
Specific agenda (17) |
27% | |
Prepared audience (2) |
3% | |
Good supporting materials (4) |
6% | |
Assortment of snacks/beverages (5) |
8% | |
|
| Jun 11, 2004 - LEED Programs? |
|
Which of the following LEED programs do you anticipate seeking certification for in the future? [16 votes total]
|
|
LEED-NC (6) |
38% | |
LEED-EB (2) |
13% | |
LEED-CI (1) |
6% | |
LEED-CS (2) |
13% | |
None (5) |
31% | |
We're already certified (0) |
0% | |
|
| Jun 07, 2004 - HVAC Controls? |
|
Do end-users in your facility have personal control over HVAC? [36 votes total]
|
|
Yes (14) |
39% | |
No (22) |
61% | |
|
| Jun 01, 2004 - FM and IT? |
|
Has there been increased communication between FM and the IT department at your organization? [62 votes total]
|
|
Yes (39) |
63% | |
No (23) |
37% | |
|
| May 24, 2004 - Disaster Plan? |
|
Has your company revised its disaster and recovery plan in the last year? [30 votes total]
|
|
Yes (21) |
70% | |
No (9) |
30% | |
|
| May 17, 2004 - Lighting Decisions? |
|
What is your top concern when making lighting decisions? [50 votes total]
|
|
Cost (10) |
20% | |
Energy efficiency (30) |
60% | |
Ability to integrate into building controls (4) |
8% | |
Effect on worker productivity (6) |
12% | |
|
| May 10, 2004 - Escalator Modernization? |
|
Are you considering modernizing your escalator? [13 votes total]
|
|
Yes (4) |
31% | |
No (9) |
69% | |
|
| May 03, 2004 - Professional Certification? |
|
Do any members of your staff hold a professional certification (i.e., RPA, FMA, CFM, CPM, etc.)? [37 votes total]
|
|
Yes (26) |
 70% | |
No (11) |
 30% | |
|
| Apr 27, 2004 - CCTV vs. Digital? |
|
Have you replaced CCTV with digital? [32 votes total]
|
| | 44%
 |
56%
 |
|
|
 Yes (14) |
 No (18) |
| |
|
| Apr 19, 2004 - Energy Sources? |
|
Is your company using or pursuing alternative energy sources? [29 votes total]
|
| | 34%
|
66%
|
|
|
| Yes (10) |
| No (19) |
| |
|
| Apr 12, 2004 - Roof Consultant? |
|
On your last re-roof project, did you employ the services of a roof consultant? [29 votes total]
|
| | 45%
|
55%
|
|
|
| Yes (13) |
| No (16) |
| |
|
| Apr 05, 2004 - DALI? |
|
Have you considered employing a DALI network in your building’s lighting system? [13 votes total]
|
| | 38%
|
62%
|
|
|
| Yes (5) |
| No (8) |
| |
|
| Mar 29, 2004 - Fans and Heaters? |
|
Do employees in your facilities use individual fans or space heaters in their offices and workspaces? [52 votes total]
|
| | 81%
|
19%
|
|
|
| Yes (42) |
| No (10) |
| |
|
| Mar 22, 2004 - Family-friendly Facilities? |
|
Does your facility offer unisex or family restrooms? [49 votes total]
|
| | 35%
|
65%
|
|
|
| Yes (17) |
| No (32) |
| |
|
| Mar 15, 2004 - Noise Control? |
|
How do you control noise in your facility? [21 votes total]
|
|
| Absorptive materials (10) |
| Walls and plenum barriers (4) |
 Soundmasking system (4) |
 Other (3) |
| |
|
| Mar 08, 2004 - Web-based System? |
|
Do you utilize a web-based energy management system? [28 votes total]
|
| | 36%
|
64%
|
|
|
| Yes (10) |
| No (18) |
| |
|
| Mar 01, 2004 - Roof Life? |
|
How long do you expect your roof to perform? [58 votes total]
|
|
| Less than 15 years (5) |
| 15-20 years (16) |
| 21-25 years (17) |
| 26-30 years (4) |
 Over 30 years (16) |
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| Feb 23, 2004 - Exit Systems? |
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Have photoluminescent exit systems been installed in your facility? [20 votes total]
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| | 25%
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75%
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|
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| Yes (5) |
| No (15) |
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| Feb 16, 2004 - Security Practices? |
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In 2004, will your security practices be: [46 votes total]
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| More (28) |
| Less (5) |
| About the same (13) |
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| Feb 09, 2004 - AEDs? |
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Have you installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in your facilities? [38 votes total]
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| | 45%
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55%
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|
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| Yes (17) |
| No (21) |
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| Feb 02, 2004 - Daylighting? |
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Do you make an effort to employ daylighting in your facilities? [32 votes total]
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| | 81%
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19%
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|
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| Yes (26) |
| No (6) |
| |
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| Jan 26, 2004 - Forensic Engineer? |
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Have you ever hired a forensic engineer to investigate building problems? [52 votes total]
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| | 21%
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79%
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|
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| Yes (11) |
| No (41) |
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| Jan 19, 2004 - Waterless Toilets? |
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Does your facility utilize waterless toilets/urinals? [118 votes total]
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| | 5%
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95%
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|
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| Yes (6) |
| No (112) |
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| Jan 12, 2004 - Energy Reduction? |
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How much are you required to reduce energy in your 2004 operating budgets? [40 votes total]
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| None (13) |
| 1-5% (13) |
| 6-10% (10) |
| 11-20% (4) |
| |
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| Jan 05, 2004 - Products & Environment? |
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Do you make an effort to buy environmentally friendly products? [58 votes total]
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| | 76%
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24%
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|
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| Yes (44) |
| No (14) |
| |
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| Dec 22, 2003 - Pagers and PDAs? |
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Do you or your building maintenance/ management staff use pagers or PDAs? [64 votes total]
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| | 77%
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23%
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|
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| Yes (49) |
| No (15) |
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| Dec 16, 2003 - Window Decisions? |
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When selecting new or replacement windows, which is most important? [46 votes total]
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| Resistance to UV rays (0) |
| Energy efficiency (34) |
| Price (3) |
| Maintainability (5) |
| Shatterproof (1) |
 Blast/impact resistance (3) |
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| Dec 08, 2003 - Economy Rebound? |
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In your opinion, is the economy beginning to rebound? [71 votes total]
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| | 82%
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18%
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|
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| Yes (58) |
| No (13) |
| |
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| Dec 01, 2003 - Tenant Surveys? |
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Have you ever taken or conducted a tenant opinion survey? [31 votes total]
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| | 61%
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39%
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|
|
| Yes (19) |
| No (12) |
| |
|
| Nov 24, 2003 - Networking Events? |
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Have you attended industry-related networking or educational events this year? [60 votes total]
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| Yes, but only locally (19) |
| Yes, both locally and nationally (14) |
| Yes, but only nationally (3) |
| No (24) |
| |
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| Nov 17, 2003 - 2004 Budget |
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In the 2004 budget process, concerning new construction or modernization, is your company anticipating: [47 votes total]
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| Less Activity (10) |
| Same Level of Activity (17) |
| More Activity (20) |
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| Nov 10, 2003 - Wireless Technology? |
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Have you implemented wireless broadband technology at your facility? [61 votes total]
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| | 44%
|
56%
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|
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| Yes (27) |
| No (34) |
| |
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| Nov 03, 2003 - Tenants & IAQ? |
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What are your tenants’ concerns regarding IAQ? [30 votes total]
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| Mold growth (18) |
| VOCs from paints/furnishings (3) |
| Bioterrorism (1) |
| Tenants haven't expressed concerns (8) |
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| Oct 27, 2003 - Energy Rebates? |
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Have you taken advantage of energy-related rebates and incentives? [27 votes total]
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| | 59%
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41%
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|
|
| Yes (16) |
| No (11) |
| |
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| Oct 20, 2003 - Increased Internet Usage? |
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Has your use of the Internet in your professional role increased this year? [73 votes total]
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| | 96%
|
4%
|
|
|
| Yes (70) |
| No (3) |
| |
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| Oct 13, 2003 - Outsource Security? |
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Do you outsource your building security? [44 votes total]
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| | 64%
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36%
|
|
|
| Yes (28) |
| No (16) |
| |
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| Oct 06, 2003 - Churn Cost? |
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What is the approximate yearly "churn" cost that you budget per-person for moving power, data, and voice connectivity? [87 votes total]
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| $250 (22) |
| $500 (14) |
| $750 (13) |
| $1,000 (11) |
| I have no idea (27) |
| |
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| Sep 26, 2003 - Workplace Stress? |
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How do you handle stress in the workplace? [76 votes total]
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| Take breaks or meditate (30) |
| Chat with co-workers (18) |
| Exercise during the workday (13) |
| Other (11) |
| I have no stress (4) |
| |
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| Sep 22, 2003 - Fire Drill? |
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Is an annual fire drill conducted at your facility? [137 votes total]
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| | 73%
|
27%
|
|
|
| Yes (100) |
| No (37) |
| |
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| Sep 15, 2003 - Power Outage? |
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How did the recent power outage affect your business? [55 votes total]
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| Major damage (2) |
| Moderate damage (4) |
| Minimal effect (21) |
| No effect (28) |
| |
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| Sep 08, 2003 - Workplace Ergonomics? |
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Do you have a workplace ergonomics program? [34 votes total]
|
| | 62%
|
38%
|
|
|
| Yes (21) |
| No (13) |
| |
|
| Sep 01, 2003 - Two-Way Radios? |
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Do you and/or your staff use two-way radios to communicate? [155 votes total]
|
| | 67%
|
33%
|
|
|
| Yes (104) |
| No (51) |
| |
|
| Aug 25, 2003 - IBC? |
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How well do you understand the International Building Code (IBC)? [115 votes total]
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| Very well (12) |
| Moderately well (45) |
| What’s the IBC? (58) |
| |
|
| Aug 18, 2003 - Job Challenges? |
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Which factor makes your job most challenging? [142 votes total]
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| Limited time (51) |
| Limited staff (28) |
| Limited budget (41) |
| Getting buy-in from management (14) |
| Other (8) |
| |
|
| Aug 11, 2003 - Changing Lamps? |
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What method do you use for changing out lamps in your facilities? [136 votes total]
|
| | 24%
|
76%
|
|
|
| Group relamping (33) |
| Spot replacement (103) |
| |
|
| Aug 04, 2003 - Live Events? |
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Regarding tradeshows and seminars, which are you more likely to attend? [125 votes total]
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| Local show/seminar (76) |
| Regional show/seminar (24) |
| National show/seminar (25) |
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| Jul 28, 2003 - ENERGYSTAR®? |
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Are you involved in an ENERGYSTAR® program? [74 votes total]
|
| | 31%
|
69%
|
|
|
| Yes (23) |
| No (51) |
| |
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| Jul 22, 2003 - Green Products? |
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What do you think of "green" products? [242 votes total]
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| Total hype (27) |
| Not sure what to believe (74) |
| Worth the investment (141) |
| |
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| Jul 07, 2003 - Internet Access? |
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How important is Internet access regarding your lease? [51 votes total]
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| Very important (33) |
| Somewhat important (9) |
| Not important (9) |
| |
|
| Jun 30, 2003 - Mold Concern? |
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How concerned are you about mold in your facilities? [101 votes total]
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|
| Very concerned (43) |
| Somewhat concerned (34) |
| Not concerned (24) |
| |
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| Jun 23, 2003 - Tenant Communication? |
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How do you communicate with your tenants? [62 votes total]
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| E-mail (27) |
| Bulletin boards (2) |
| Newsletters (12) |
| Intranet (3) |
| Other (18) |
| |
|
| Jun 16, 2003 - Terrorism Insurance? |
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Are your facilities covered by terrorism insurance? [102 votes total]
|
| | 24%
|
76%
|
|
|
| Yes (24) |
| No (78) |
| |
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| Jun 09, 2003 - Office Space? |
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How is the office space in your buildings divided? [113 votes total]
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|
| All private office (5) |
| Mostly private office (9) |
| Combination of private and open plan (65) |
| Mostly open plan (23) |
| All open plan (11) |
| |
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| Jun 02, 2003 - Lease Upper Floors |
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Is it harder to lease upper floors in high-rise buildings? [121 votes total]
|
| | 55%
|
45%
|
|
|
| Yes (67) |
| No (54) |
| |
|
| May 27, 2003 - LEED Certification? |
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Are you pursuing LEED certification for your facilities? [98 votes total]
|
| | 33%
|
67%
|
|
|
| Yes (32) |
| No (66) |
| |
|
| May 19, 2003 - Washroom Equipment? |
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Do your facilities include water-saving washroom equipment? [137 votes total]
|
| | 47%
|
53%
|
|
|
| Yes (64) |
| No (73) |
| |
|
| May 12, 2003 - Response Plan |
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Does your emergency response plan include egress for the disabled? [97 votes total]
|
| | 60%
 |
40%
 |
|
|
 Yes (58) |
 No (39) |
| |
|
| May 05, 2003 - Intranet |
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Does your company use an Intranet for project planning or collaboration? [134 votes total]
|
 |
| |
|
| Apr 28, 2003 - Cross Training |
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Which systems are your employees cross-trained to handle? [220 votes total]
|
 |
|
| HVAC (60) |
|
| Electrical (53) |
|
| Hydraulic (9) |
|
| Other (44) |
|
| They aren't cross-trained (54) |
| |
|
| Apr 21, 2003 - Lighting System? |
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Which type of lighting system are you primarily using in your building(s)? [99 votes total]
|
|
 Direct lighting (38) |
 Indirect lighting (15) |
 Both types (46) |
| |
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