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How to Create a Culture of Excellence in Your FM Department

As Executive Director of Capital Project Delivery at the University of Chicago, Kerry Galbraith has a lot on his plate: about $100 million in work each year, roughly 85 percent of which is deferred maintenance projects under $2.5 million. It’s a ...

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How to Create a Culture of Excellence in Your FM Department

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