Category: Design and Construction

How Heat Pump RTU Upgrades Can Drive Smarter Energy Use in Commercial Facilities

By Vishal Patwari, Budderfly Oct 23, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 23, 2025

Amid rising electricity costs and a volatile macroeconomic environment, facilities managers and commercial building owners across the United States are seeking reliable, energy-efficient solutions that consistently support both employees and customers. One increasingly popular strategy is the installation of high-efficiency heat pump rooftop units (RTUs) to reduce energy consumption and improve overall building performance. Heat […]

Metropolitan Museum of Art Launches $25M Energy-Efficient Lighting Project

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 16, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

The beauty of smart building upgrades will be on full display at one of the world’s largest and most famous art museums. Officials from the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) announced a nearly $25 million energy efficiency […]

2025 Class of LEED Fellows Recognized for Advancing Green Buildings

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 16, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the independent body that administers Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications on behalf of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), has announced the 2025 Class of LEED Fellows. Twenty-three professionals from around the world are being recognized for their mastery of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building […]

Global Handwashing Day Underscores Power of Soap and Restroom Maintenance

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 15, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 17, 2025

Each year, Global Handwashing Day shines a spotlight on one of the simplest and most effective public health practices: washing hands with soap and water. Celebrated annually on Oct. 15, this worldwide event reminds people that consistent hand hygiene is critical to preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting community health. For facilities managers, […]

Rebuilding After Natural Disasters: Why All-Electric Solutions Are the Path Forward

By Tyler Haak, Schneider Electric Oct 10, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 10, 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. Last year, wildfires tore through vast areas of Los Angeles, prompting Mayor Karen Bass to introduce a waiver to exempt rebuilt structures and residences from the city’s all-electric building provision, citing the need to […]

State Park Wins ‘America’s Best Restroom’ Contest

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 10, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 10, 2025

After a nationwide search and public voting, Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota has been named the 2025 winner of Cintas’ annual America’s Best Restroom contest. According to Cintas, the restroom and shower building at the state park provides more than just function; it offers thoughtful design in a stunning setting. With a fully accessible layout that […]

Santa Monica Office Building Earns Fitwel Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 9, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

San Francisco-based real estate operator The Swig Company announced that it has achieved a Fitwel healthy building certification for 3130 Wilshire Blvd., a six-story, 97,000 square-foot creative office building in Santa Monica, Calif. The Center for Active Design, a global not-for-profit organization, awarded the Fitwel certification based on the building’s incorporation of evidence-based design and […]

SoFi Stadium Scores WELL Health-Safety Rating

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 3, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 3, 2025

SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). This achievement makes SoFi Stadium the only active stadium to hold such a title, validating its commitment to the well-being of its staff, football teams, artists, guests, and partners. The […]

Dunwoody College of Technology Launches Online Facilities Management Program

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 2, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

The facilities management industry is facing a labor crisis, with about half of today’s professionals approaching retirement. To help fill that workforce gap and provide career development opportunities, higher education institutions across the country are increasingly offering degrees in the FM field. One of the latest examples is Dunwoody College of Technology, a not-for-profit school […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of September 2025

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

Updated: Nov 5, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New School in New Jersey It’s not just back-to-school season—it’s build-a-school season! Across the country, a number of communities are busy constructing new schools or making necessary upgrades amid infrastructure issues and rising populations. For example, leaders […]