Glossary

Attempting to provide a glossary for a profession is a daunting task, particularly for facility management, with its many dimensions. We have limited this glossary to the building functions and the financial aspects of facility management. The terms listed here have been drawn from many sources, and most are defined as commonly used in practice. For terms not listed here, consult the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation's FMpedia at http://gsishare.com/ifma/FMpedia/index.html.

 

above building standard Services and materials provided by a landlord that exceed those provided under the base rent and are therefore reimbursable to the landlord.

acceleration The situation in which a contractor is forced to increase ...

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