Practical Facilities Tips, News & Advice.
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Mini Sphere in Maryland Despite the old saying, what happens in Vegas might not always stay in Vegas after all. The East Coast could be getting its own version of Sin City’s now-iconic Sphere, an immersive entertainment […]
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the organization behind the WELL healthy building certification standard, has revealed two new ratings designed to help real estate owners and operators deliver on investor and tenant demands for healthier buildings. Now open for enrollment, the WELL Real Estate Rating focuses on enhancing base building infrastructure while the WELL […]
The U.S. office vacancy rate reached another all-time high in the second quarter of 2025 at 20.7%, as Moody’s recently reported. That’s the highest vacancy rate in three decades, ABC News reported, with more than 900 million square feet of empty office space—enough to fill New York City’s One World Trade Center 300 times. U.S. […]
It is the responsibility of manufacturing leadership to refine processes, make them leaner, and lower their facility’s carbon footprint—and to do that, they’ll need the help of facilities managers. Many conventional practices have become so embedded in the sector that their wastefulness is overlooked. It is time to think critically about how these procedures impact […]
Data centers support every digital interaction around the world. The hardware in these buildings must run continuously, stay cool under immense load, and remain secure around the clock. As demand accelerates, so does the complexity of the data centers that enable it. This places new pressure on the facilities management teams and other stakeholders responsible […]
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for facilities managers as building performance standards (BPS) advance across key jurisdictions, specifically in the states of Colorado, Maryland, and Washington. These leaders play a vital role in shaping compliance strategies and driving long-term carbon and energy performance, transforming regulatory requirements into strategic investments that enhance […]
New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to set professional goals. Are you looking to hone your facilities management skills, boost your career, or stand out in a competitive job market in 2026? Earning an industry certification can not only sharpen your FM expertise but also help you climb that company ladder or become a […]
The global data center sector is poised for continued unprecedented expansion, with capacity expected to nearly double from 103 GW to 200 GW by 2030, according to JLL’s newly released 2026 Global Data Center Outlook. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the data center landscape, and JLL anticipates AI workloads will represent half of all data […]
Are you planning a major facility renovation or new build in 2026? The state of the construction industry, itself, could have an impact on your project. JLL’s Project and Development Services (PDS) recently released its 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective, revealing how policy-driven market dynamics are creating distinct regional opportunities and competitive advantages across the construction landscape. […]
Smart hotel development can be a worthwhile investment for facilities managers seeking to enhance the efficiency of their hotel. Automation and remote sensing improve experiences for both guests and staff. While the benefits are appealing, some challenges come with this new technology. Below are the most common challenges, along with viable solutions, to keep your […]