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How a CMMS Can Strengthen Your Healthcare Facility’s Emergency Management

By Rick Joslin, FSI May 28, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: May 28, 2025

Emergencies in the healthcare service industry—natural disasters, infrastructure failures, or cyberattacks—can occur at any moment. To navigate these disruptions, organizations rely on emergency management (EM) plans. A powerful yet often underutilized tool in these plans is your computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). A CMMS can help facilities create comprehensive emergency plans (including ensuring the plan […]

Green Flags for Choosing the Right Vendor

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer May 27, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: May 27, 2025

The right vendor relationship can save facilities managers from spending a lot of time toiling away at issues better fixed by specialists. Determining which vendor to work with can be a long process that involves many steps, only adding to the growing complexity of facilities management. These soft skills that involve negotiation, communication, and collaboration […]

Smarter Maintenance, Healthier Restrooms: Survey Insights Fuel New Approaches to Washroom Design

By Kris Alderson, Bradley Company May 22, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 22, 2025

In an era when hygiene expectations are higher than ever, well-maintained commercial restrooms are no longer just a courtesy—they’re essential to public trust, operational efficiency, and brand image. According to Bradley’s 2025 Healthy Handwashing Survey, 71% of Americans say they are more likely to return and even spend more money at a business with a […]

Protect Your Facility from a Summer Ant Invasion

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 22, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: May 22, 2025

As the temperatures rise, so does the activity of America’s No. 1 nuisance pests—ants. These tiny invaders may seem harmless at first glance, but they are relentless in their search for food and water, often causing damage to property and creating an ongoing headache for businesses homeowners. To help keep ants at bay during the […]

How AI Is Reshaping Facilities Management: Insights from Industry Leaders

By Jack Rubinger, ARC Facilities May 21, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: May 21, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, its impact on industries is undeniable—facilities management (FM) included. What once seemed like futuristic speculation is quickly becoming a reality, with AI-driven systems being adopted as decision-support tools across organizations. But how do business leaders feel about this transition and AI’s role in shaping the future of […]

7 Key Considerations for Coatings in Food and Beverage Facilities

By Feraas Alameh, Sherwin-Williams May 20, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 20, 2025

Food and beverage processing facilities operate in some of the most demanding environments, where safety, hygiene, and durability are non-negotiable. High-performance coatings play a critical role in protecting floors, walls, and equipment surfaces, ensuring compliance with strict industry regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Whether you’re planning a new facility or upgrading an existing one, here […]

Implementing Duress Systems to Mitigate Workplace Violence

By Yasmine Mustafa, ROAR May 20, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: May 20, 2025

Did you know that workplace violence resulted in the death of 524 workers in 2022? This was a 9% increase compared to 2021. Unless urgent measures are taken, workplace violence will persist, and innocent lives will be lost. One effective solution to ensure that workplace violence is reduced is the use of duress systems. This article will […]

Bridging the Facilities Management Workforce Gap with Smarter Digital Tools

By Chris Chuang, Relay May 19, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: May 22, 2025

Pressure is mounting. The facilities management industry is facing a critical workforce gap—one that has only been worsening over the past few years as demand for services outpaces available labor. This gap is characterized by a shortage of skilled workers entering the field and an increasing reliance on outdated systems that fail to attract and […]

Back to Basics: Identifying and Managing Workplace Stress

By Jay Kumar, EHS Daily Advisor May 16, 2025 Back to Basics

Updated: May 16, 2025

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, this article focuses on workplace stress. There are many safety hazards to avoid in any given workplace, but stress may be the most insidious because it can lead […]

Recognizing the Resilience of FMs on World FM Day

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer May 14, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: May 14, 2025

On May 14, facilities managers across the globe get the credit they’re due on World FM Day. This year’s theme, “Resilience in Action: Thriving in a World of Change,” shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes who keep our built environments safe and efficient, no matter the challenge. Much of the facilities manager’s work goes […]