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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 […]
2025 was filled with both challenges and opportunities, but like everyone else in facilities management, Matthew Rodriguez is pondering what’s next for the industry in 2026. As a passionate leader and corporate facilities supervisor for KFC US, he’s optimistic that the new year will offer FMs even more chances for business integration, workforce development, and […]
On this episode of “Joe on the Go,” editor Joe Bebon visits Hotel Marcel, the greenest hotel in America. Architect and developer Bruce Redman Becker provides a behind-the-scenes look and discusses how he turned an abandoned and historic office building into a facility of the future. Watch now to learn about project challenges, upsides, and […]
What’s one major piece of advice that Marshall MacFarlane, an industry veteran and celebrated IFMA Fellow, would give to both new and established facilities managers? Make sure to network. According to him, building a support system could be “career-changing.” MacFarlane currently serves as a facilities senior project manager at Bell Bank, the largest family- and […]
We’re excited to launch “Joe on the Go,” a new web series where editor Joe Bebon will visit different locations to learn about their facilities and the people overseeing them! In this pilot episode, Joe visits the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, home of the Huskies basketball teams. What are the iconic […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. NFL Team’s Homecoming Who doesn’t love a good homecoming story? The NFL’s Washington Commanders are set to return to the nation’s capital after signing a deal with the Washington, D.C., government to build a new stadium at […]
As 2025 kicked off, many facilities managers made New Year’s resolutions to earn industry certifications. That’s because certifications not only further develop your FM skills, but can also help you stand out as a top job candidate and play a critical role in career development. Are you looking to up your game and earn an […]
Like all industries, facilities management must embrace diversity and equality. In honor of Black History Month, Antonio Hinton, manager of retail facilities at major apparel company Carter’s Inc., discussed what the annual observance means to him, shared his professional journey, and offered advice for FM success. Hinton joined Carter’s Inc., the company behind the iconic […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. NYC Electric Soccer Stadium Major League Soccer’s (MLS) New York City FC, Turner Construction Co., and city leaders broke ground on Etihad Park, a $780 million, all-electric stadium in the borough of Queens. Fully financed by the […]
Covering everything from maintenance and security to technology and construction, 2025 predictions abound in the facilities management industry. But what do facilities managers, themselves, hope to accomplish in the new year? The start of every year represents an opportunity for new beginnings or ambitious goals. Given how demanding and all-encompassing facilities management can be, even […]