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In many organizations, “emergency preparedness” still looks like a binder, a floor plan, and a drill last held 18 months ago. Facilities managers know better. Hurricanes, wildfires, cyber incidents, equipment failures, and utility outages aren’t abstract risks—they’re recurring operational events that determine whether a building protects people or becomes another headline about downtime and loss. […]
The lunch menu on the cafeteria screen probably isn’t saving lives. But what if that same screen could? Conversations with facilities managers across manufacturing, healthcare, and corporate environments reveal the same frustration: When something goes wrong, whether it’s a chemical spill, a weather emergency, or a security incident, there’s no reliable way to instantly communicate […]
‘Tis the season for “best-of” lists! As 2025 comes to a close, we at Facilities Management Advisor take a look back at some of our most-read (and -watched) content of the year. The top 10 list covers key industry trends ranging from office space and security to tech and workforce issues. 1. Preparing for Gen […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. For commercial facilities, effective fire detection guidelines are not just a safety measure—they are a necessity. The U.S. Fire Administration 2023 Fire Estimate reported that over a 10-year span in nonresidential buildings, there were 110,000 fires, 130 […]
On Oct. 19, robbers pulled off a daring, midday heist at the storied Louvre in Paris, France. They made off with $102 million worth of crown jewels in a move reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster. What many didn’t know at the time was that France’s court of auditors had urged the world-famous museum to hasten […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. $1B Meta Data Center Campus The data center market is booming, thanks to the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Case in point, social media giant Meta recently announced it is investing more than $1 billion in […]
This Thanksgiving, let’s take a moment to appreciate facilities managers! Here are five reasons to be grateful for the unsung heroes.
Facility teams today have many more responsibilities than the bricks and boilers of a building. Modern buildings are full of connected systems that include a building management system (BMS), access control, HVAC, energy meters, elevators, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. These connected systems help facilities run efficiently; however, they are making the cyberattack surface […]
University of Michigan Health-West has launched a K9 security program, introducing specially trained dogs and handlers who will enhance safety and bring comfort to patients, families, and staff. The new teams add another layer of protection while helping create a calm and welcoming environment for care. The K9 teams include Derek Karcher and Tukka, Isaiah […]
It’s 2:00 a.m. and an alarm sounds at a distribution center. The police respond as soon as they can, employees are notified as quickly as possible, and managers brace for news of theft or vandalism. Only, it turns out to be a false alarm triggered by a roving street cat. Nothing stolen, nothing damaged, only […]