Author: Facilities Management Advisor Staff

What We Learned From… FM NOW: Building Tech Summit

We here at Facilities Management Advisor have wrapped up our Facilities Management NOW: Building Technology summit! The online event featured educational sessions covering a variety of hot topics. If you missed any of the webinars, here’s a rundown with key takeaways and links to free on-demand recordings. Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Opening Keynote | Refreshing […]

Back to Basics: PSAP and EOC Facilities

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. With April being Emergency Communications Month, let’s spotlight facilities that are vital in responding to emergencies. Public safety answering points (PSAPs) and emergency operations centers (EOCs) are critical facilities that provide essential services to the community […]

7 Ways to Safeguard Facilities Against Tornadoes

2023 has already been a very active year for tornadoes, and facilities professionals should know how they can protect their facilities and their occupants from being victims. Tornadoes are the most destructive atmospheric phenomenon, and most tornadoes hit the United States in May and June, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A tornado […]

Webinar Watch: FM NOW Sessions on Building Technology

Be sure to join us for our FM NOW: Building Technology online summit on April 25-26, 2023! The FREE virtual event will include educational sessions hosted by industry experts. Can’t make it to the live webinars? No worries! All registrants also receive a link to an on-demand recording. Opening Keynote | Refreshing Your ‘Why’ As […]

Webinar Watch: Moving from Passive to Active Crisis Management

During Facilities Management Advisor’s FREE upcoming webinar, learn why it’s imperative to have a crisis management plan that avoids confusion and prevents or mitigates potential crises before they occur. Can’t make it to the live event? No worries! All registrants also receive a link to an on-demand recording. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Webinar | Moving […]

A Changing Office Environment: Hoteling vs. Hot-Desking

While the COVID-19 pandemic forced many to work remotely, the post-pandemic era has led to the creation of a hybrid model whereby employees come to the office sometimes and work remotely other times. As companies look to downsize facility office spaces and save money, the traditional office model, whereby employees have their own full-time desks, […]

NRG Stadium: Star Player for Men’s March Madness Final Four

NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, will be the home of the ultimate thrill of victory and the agony of defeat for the remaining four teams of March Madness, as the NCAA Basketball Men’s Final Four and championship games will be held there April 1–3, 2023. It’s a great way to get excited as this large […]

More Deliveries Means Need for Increased Mail Security

Over the last couple of decades, challenging economic conditions, changes in consumer habits, and rising rents have taken their toll on many of the traditional indoor shopping malls Americans used to flock to for their shopping needs. As brick-and-mortar stores slowly left some malls, causing them to close, online shopping picked up momentum, proving to […]

Webinar Watch: The Facility Manager’s Role in Maintaining a Safe Workplace

Learn about the importance of maintaining a safe environment for building occupants at Facilities Management Advisor’s FREE webinar, which will discuss the requirement of staying alert and abreast of regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Additionally, the webinar will explain how facility managers can help avoid safety violations and ensure everyone stays […]