CapEx vs. OpEx in Facility Management: Why the Distinction Matters
The accounting classification matters. But it should not become the strategy for deciding what the building needs. Originally published October 2024. Updated September 2026 to…
Capital Planning
What Belongs in an Office Construction and Relocation Budget? (Free Worksheet)
Construction is only one part of the cost. A realistic relocation budget has to capture everything required to design, build, equip, connect and move into…
Do You Actually Know What Your Building Assets Will Cost You?
An asset list tells you what you own. Capital planning requires knowing its condition, remaining life, replacement cost and what else has to happen when…
Can an Older Industrial Park Compete for Modern Tenants?
Industrial buildings may still be functional while the surrounding business environment no longer meets what employers, employees and modern operations expect. Originally published in November…
Tenants and Landlords Benefit from Energy Aligned Lease Clause
An energy project can make financial sense for the building and still stall if the lease sends the cost to one party and the savings…
66.5 Best Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Office or Facility
There are dozens of ways to reduce energy use. The harder question is deciding which ones make sense for your building. Originally published March 9,…
Your T12 Lights Still Work. Should You Replace Them?
Obsolete building systems rarely fail on the day the market moves on. The owner has to decide when continued operation stops making sense. Updated October…