Shaik Ismail
Shaik Ismail is a seasoned facilities management professional and IFMA member with over two decades of expertise in leadership, operations, maintenance, sustainability, and project management.
Nature-Inspired Design: Biomimicry Solutions for Sustainable Facilities
The traditional focus of facilities management on functionality and cost-efficiency, while necessary, has often led to buildings that are significant energy consumers, generate substantial waste, and operate in disharmony with the natural environment. Biomimicry,...
Workplace Charging Done Right: A Guide to EV Infrastructure
The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) among employees presents both challenges and opportunities for facilities managers. To meet rising demand for workplace charging solutions, a strategic approach is essential. Establishing a well-planned EV...
Beyond VOCs: Choosing Building Materials for a Healthy Facility
The modern individual spends a significant portion of their time within built environments. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a critical factor in these spaces, directly influencing occupant health, productivity, and overall well-being. Poor IAQ...
Smart Building Advantage: Data-Driven Sustainability Strategies
The pressure on businesses to adopt sustainable practices is mounting. Regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and evolving consumer preferences all underscore the need for organizations to minimize their environmental footprint. Smart building technology offers a...
LEED, BREEAM, or WELL: Which Certification is Right for Your Facility?
The built environment plays a critical role in addressing the interconnected challenges of environmental sustainability and occupant well-being. Facilities managers are increasingly tasked with ensuring that buildings operate responsibly and promote the health and...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Solar Feasibility for Your Facility
Facilities managers navigate a landscape marked by escalating energy costs and an increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility. Solar energy offers a compelling answer to these challenges, potentially unlocking substantial cost reductions and bolstering sustainability...
A Facility Manager’s Guide to Optimal Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) describes the characteristics of air within buildings and structures, encompassing factors such as pollutant levels, ventilation rates, temperature, and humidity. Robust IAQ is essential for the health, well-being, and productivity...
Sustainability Toolkit: Essential Resources for Facilities Managers
Sustainability has become a critical focus for facilities management (FM). Facilities managers are key players in reducing an organization's environmental footprint while delivering benefits like:
Cost Reduction: Sustainable practices cut operating costs by reducing...
Decoding Greenwashing: How to Spot Truely Sustainable Products
Buzzwords like 'eco-friendly' and 'green' are everywhere, plastered on products from cleaning supplies to lightbulbs. But how can you tell what's genuinely sustainable and what's just clever marketing?
Greenwashing is a serious problem. Misleading claims...
4 Creative Waste Reduction Strategies for Facilities Manager
Recycling is important, but what if we never produced the waste in the first place? It's time to rethink our relationship with trash. Toss-and-replace habits have consequences, and facility managers are in a unique...
