Tag Archives: IFMA

Facilities Operating Cost Cutting Conundrum

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Labarre Associates, Inc.

Conundrum:  (Oxford Dictionary): a confusing and difficult problem or question                           (American Heritage Dictionary): a paradoxical, insoluble or difficult                   … Continue reading →

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Reconsidering the Branch: Retail Branch

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Labarre Associates, Inc.

Another type of branch that is being built by banks and credit unions around the country is the “retail” branch.  These are akin to open retail stores, in that a person can walk around and interact with tellers in a … Continue reading →

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Reconsidering the Branch: Tellerless Branch Case Study: Campus Federal Credit Union – Our Lady of the Lake Branch

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Labarre Associates, Inc.

Location: Baton Rouge, LA Type: Tellerless Branch / Interactive Teller Machine Owner: Campus Federal Credit Union Architect: Labarre Architects, APAC Contractor: Milton J. Womack, Inc. Completion Date: 2014 Campus Federal Credit Union has been one company to fully invest in … Continue reading →

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Strategic Facility Planning Can Radically Transform Your Branch Facility Operating Cost Structure

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Labarre Associates, Inc.

While line item cost reduction and strategic cost control programs control the “cost” portion of cost per square foot, strategic facility planning creates value through control of the “square feet” portion. Strategic Facility Planning is a process that aligns the … Continue reading →

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