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With the holiday shopping season upon us, retail facilities are bound to get super busy. But are retailers doing enough to ensure their workers feel safe? According to new research conducted by the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) and in partnership with Verkada, more than half (52%) of retail workers say they are likely to […]
The holiday season brings excitement with festive office parties and family gatherings, but it can also bring unwelcome visitors. As temperatures drop, pests like rodents and cockroaches seek warmth and food inside businesses and homes. No matter where you’re celebrating, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is urging everyone to act now and offering quick […]
As manufacturers across industries face increasing labor shortages and pressure to improve operational efficiency, Goodway Technologies is sharing best practices for identifying which industrial vacuum solutions can help maintain productivity and a clean environment. From combustible dust removal to metal chip recovery and general debris management, industrial vacuums are designed to meet the specific demands […]
Toronto, Canada, is one facility closer to meeting its ambitious sustainability goals. Officials have celebrated the launch of Toronto’s largest city-run child care center and first net-zero building. At 19,000 square feet, the Mount Dennis Early Learning and Child Care Center provides space for 98 children, including two infant rooms, three toddler rooms, and three […]
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. This piece was originally posted by sister publication EHSLeaders, which is hosting a webinar on workplace violence prevention on Dec. 8. Free registration is available here. Twenty-year-old Amber Czech, a welder at a manufacturing facility in Cokato, Minn., was recently killed at work. According to charges filed by the Wright County Attorney’s […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. “The Shining” Hotel October represents spooky season with Halloween, so it’s only fitting that a scary destination tops the month’s list. The Stanley Hotel, a landmark in Colorado that famously inspired Stephen King’s best-selling novel “The Shining,” is […]
What’s one major piece of advice that Marshall MacFarlane, an industry veteran and celebrated IFMA Fellow, would give to both new and established facilities managers? Make sure to network. According to him, building a support system could be “career-changing.” MacFarlane currently serves as a facilities senior project manager at Bell Bank, the largest family- and […]
We’re excited to launch “Joe on the Go,” a new web series where editor Joe Bebon will visit different locations to learn about their facilities and the people overseeing them! In this pilot episode, Joe visits the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, home of the Huskies basketball teams. What are the iconic […]
Looking to add someone to your facilities management team? In honor of Veterans Day, this infographic highlights 5 reasons why you should consider hiring a military veteran!
On this latest episode of FMA Shorts, Melissa Sokolowsky, a senior project manager at the Smart Buildings Center, discusses the elements that make up a smart building. This clip was taken from a webinar titled, “From Brick to Click: The Rise of Smart Building Tech in FM.” The full session is available for FREE on-demand […]