Category: Design and Construction

Public-Private Partnerships on the Rise for Facility Projects Amid Economic Uncertainty

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 18, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 18, 2025

Public-private partnerships (P3s) continue to evolve as an increasingly important component in the toolkit of public institutions facing complex infrastructure challenges. JLL’s latest research, “Redefining Public Delivery One P3 at a Time,” examines facility-related P3 projects completed since 2019, providing insights into geographic trends, facility types, capital market considerations, construction costs, and funding strategies. “Public institutions […]

Beyond Protection: Supporting Facility Digital Transformation Through Smart PPE

By Christian Connolly, Twiceme Technology Jul 17, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 21, 2025

Industrial personal protective equipment (PPE) has undergone a remarkable evolution in recent decades, transitioning from basic protective gear to sophisticated, essential equipment that does more than just sit on one’s head. Helmets, safety harnesses, and clothing have evolved into interconnected systems capable of real-time monitoring, data collection, and predictive analytics. Today’s PPE landscape is transforming […]

N.C. Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Facilities Management

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 17, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 17, 2025

The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, announced UNC Health Blue Ridge is the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Health Care Facility Management (FM Excellence) Award. Each year, the FM Excellence Award recognizes individuals or facilities teams that implement new or innovative programs or […]

Chicago Law Firm’s New Office Earns Top Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 11, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 11, 2025

Chicago-based law firm Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) announce that its newly built-out office achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The firm relocated to The Bell, a renovated Chicago landmark at 225 W. Randolph St., in May 2025 and said its […]

USGBC: New Budget Law Undermines Green Building Policy

By Ben Evans, U.S. Green Building Council Jul 10, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 11, 2025

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. It wasn’t long ago that Republicans and Democrats in Congress overwhelmingly supported tax incentives and other economic carrots encouraging investment in homegrown energy industries to boost energy security and affordability. That bipartisan tradition ended […]

JLL Report: Workplace Strategies Shift as Hybrid Work Slows

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 8, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 8, 2025

In a dramatic swing that signals evolving corporate real estate (CRE) priorities, JLL’s 2025 Occupancy Planning Benchmark Report reveals portfolio optimization has surpassed cost-cutting as the primary focus for CRE leaders and office utilization has increased as organizations tighten policies on hybrid work. Improving space data accuracy and reporting; increasing employee presence on-site; and growing the use […]

Rethinking Factory Layout Design to Improve Worker Safety

By Bryan Christiansen, Limble CMMS Jul 2, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 2, 2025

The manufacturing industry has long been characterized by its assembly line-style factory layout design. Improving the safety of factory workers has been a focus in recent years, which led to a shift in factory layout design. By rethinking the layout, it is possible to create a safer working environment for employees, reduce the risk of […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of June 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 1, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Netflix Studios in Jersey Lights, camera, action! Netflix and New Jersey officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Monmouth, marking the start of construction for the entertainment giant’s new state-of-the-art production facility. California-based Netflix plans to invest […]

Navigating California Building Codes: Best Practices for Facilities Managers

By Jason Pasiut, Bureau Veritas Jun 30, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

California has some of the most complex and stringent building codes in the United States, primarily within Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. These codes are designed to ensure public health, safety, and welfare, and they cover a wide range of building-related issues, including structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy efficiency, and accessibility. For […]

Balancing Budget Constraints with Facility Needs in Schools

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer Jun 24, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 24, 2025

Across the United States, aging schools are in dire need of repair, and for many, patchwork maintenance is the only way to keep facilities operational as administrators and facilities managers balance limited budgets with pressing needs. School budgets are complex, and disparities in funding have become a topic of dispute in the state courts. The […]