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Lisa Borello, Building Construction Program, College of Architecture
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Roper Co-Authors New Book on Facility Management
Atlanta, GA (August 18, 2009) — Kathy Roper, an Assistant Professor in the Building Construction Program, is one of three authors of the newly published third edition of The Facility Management Handbook, the leading source for practicing professionals in the industry. A formal book launch is planned for September 22, 2009.
Based on best practices and proven research, The Facility Management Handbook has long been the go-to resource for professionals in the field. Extensively updated for the realities of today’s workplace, the third edition provides readers with the tools and guidance they need to wipe out inefficiency and create a productive facility that integrates people, place, and process. Covering a broad range of topics from space planning and maintenance to benchmarking and outsourcing, readers will gain practical insight into how they can:
� design, construct and maintain facilities using sustainable practices
� provide a safe, attractive work environment that supports productivity
� ensure that facility plans match organizational needs
� plan and control capital expenditures
� address critical security and emergency preparedness issues
Complete with case studies and indispensable information on sustainability and post-9/11 security concerns, this is still the ultimate resource for facility managers.
Professor Roper’s co-authors on the project are: David G. Cotts, PE, CFM (Alexandria, VA), former president of the International Facility Management Association; and Richard P. Payant, CFM, CPE (Washington, DC), Director of Facilities Management, Georgetown University.
With over 20 years experience in the management of corporate facilities and real estate, Professor Roper has broad experience in the multi-faceted specialties of Facility Management and Corporate Real Estate. She teaches graduate-level courses in facility management.
The book is published by the American Management, a world leader in professional development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success.
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