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Industry-wide demand is mounting to rethink how we create energy-efficient, comfortable, and smart buildings. More facilities managers are turning to technology to help create smart building systems that use real-time data to adjust temperature and lighting, monitor air quality, and other maintenance controls. The market for Internet of Things (IoT) platforms is expected to hit […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Roof systems play an essential role in waterproofing a commercial building’s envelope. As part of the comprehensive roof system, single-ply roof membranes serve as the first line of defense against the elements, protecting critical equipment in warehouses, […]
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it has launched a formal investigation into the fatal explosion and fire at the Horizon Biofuels facility in Fremont, Neb., that occurred on July 29. The blast fatally injured three people—a father and his two young daughters—who were in the facility at the time […]
There is no such thing as perfect, airtight security. This is a hard truth that facilities managers have to accept. Any security setup is going to have gaps somewhere. Our job is to minimize those gaps to reduce the odds of a malicious actor slipping through and help keep the facility safe amidst a rising […]
With growing infrastructure demands and tighter budgets, traditional reactive strategies in facilities management often result in unplanned downtime and expensive breakdowns. A Deloitte study found that predictive maintenance—which includes strategies that anticipate problems before they occur, reducing costs and increasing efficiency—can result in up to 15% reduction in downtime and up to 20% improvement in […]
The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the seventh edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offer comprehensive information on practices for securing school facilities from subject matter experts across the education, public safety, and industry sectors. The new release—including updates to the Safety and Security Guidelines and the School Safety and […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Yosemite Water Plant Upgrade Yosemite National Park is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, and having clean water helps keep it that way. To address extensive maintenance issues and build more sustainable infrastructure, […]
Technology companies are strategically optimizing their real estate portfolios to free up capital for artificial intelligence (AI) investments while simultaneously enhancing workplace effectiveness. JLL’s “2025 Technology Spaces Report” explores how technology organizations are using data-driven strategies to balance cost optimization with innovation demands across office and specialized research spaces. “The race to lead in artificial […]
Some media are reporting a widespread backlash against ESG and carbon-reduction initiatives. That may be welcome news for facilities managers who view energy tracking as a financial and administrative burden. But the reality is that energy tracking and reporting can lead to significant cost savings for facilities. A glance at data from commercial and industrial […]
If you’re looking after facilities in 2025, you’re not just managing square footage—you’re shaping the systems that power the workplace. With the move back to the office, businesses are re-evaluating how their spaces operate, not just how they look. Done right, smarter space planning can improve the in-office experience while also driving operational efficiency and […]