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Fitness amenities have become a staple in many types of facilities, from corporate campuses and multifamily housing to universities, healthcare centers, and municipal recreation buildings. However, maintaining a fitness space that is safe, efficient, and well-used can be a complex responsibility for facilities managers. The goal can no longer be simply providing a room with […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the Sustainable Stadiums Interactive Map, a new tool that helps fans, media, venue operators, and city leaders explore LEED- and TRUE-certified stadiums across North America—alongside LEED-certified hotels, restaurants, and other buildings located near participating venues. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the most widely used green building rating […]
In a world where employees can log on from anywhere, what role should the office play? With more than half of Fortune 100 companies now implementing return-to-office policies, leaders are working to answer this question. Pressures are rising for office environments to deliver distinct connections and energy that home workspaces can’t replicate. Modern offices have […]
Large commercial building projects, such as data centers, warehouses, distribution centers, and office parks, can be among the most complex and hazardous worksites. The leading safety hazards in construction are well known. The industry’s “fatal four” safety hazards are caught-in or -between hazards, electrocution, falls, and struck-by hazards. (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New NFL Stadium NFL games might be over for now, but a number of football teams (including the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars) are currently working on major stadium projects during the offseason. In Ohio, the Cleveland […]
Hospitals face unique physical security challenges stemming from their complex layouts and round-the-clock operations. Unlike traditional office buildings, healthcare facilities must balance stringent access control with the need for rapid emergency response. Facilities managers can protect staff, patients, and assets through strategic, budget-conscious security measures that address the sector’s distinct vulnerabilities without compromising operational efficiency. […]
On this latest episode of FMA Shorts, James Waddell, an AI expert from Cognitive Corp., discusses common ways the futuristic tech can help improve facilities management. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “AI-Powered FM: Unlocking Tangible Results.” The full session is available for FREE on-demand here.
Warehousing is evolving faster than ever. Rising e-commerce demand, tightening labor markets, and increasing pressure to move higher product volumes in less time have pushed facilities to accelerate technology adoption. By 2027, an estimated 26% of warehouses are expected to be partly automated, yet in the race toward efficiency, many operators risk missing a critical […]
Hurricanes, tornados, and severe thunderstorms are just a few examples of extreme weather events that can cause structural damage and significantly disrupt operational continuity. Downtime, lost production, critical infrastructure damage, and threats to human safety are all serious possible outcomes. Mitigating these risks can be done in several ways, but one of the most important […]
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. HVAC is fundamental to keeping commercial spaces safe, comfortable, and productive. Yet with soaring energy bills, increasingly erratic weather patterns, and much tougher building performance benchmarks, facilities managers must balance strict temperature and air-quality […]