Leaky faucets and cracked pavement aren't the only demands on a facility manager's time and energy. These days, they also need top-notch financial skills--to sell their department to senior management, to win funds for crucial projects, to become fully integrated into the organization.

Sadly, most facility managers lack even fundamental financial skills. "The Facility Manager's Guide to Finance and Budgeting" is the first primer designed to teach them the ropes quickly, concisely, and with minimum pain. The book explains how to:

* Understand the essential concepts of facility work...