Category: Human Resources

Back to Basics: How Exterior Glass Maintenance Supports Better Workplaces

By Randy Cross, Fish Window Cleaning Aug 3, 2026 Back to Basics

Updated: Aug 3, 2026

Facilities teams are constantly balancing competing priorities. From HVAC systems and lighting upgrades to landscaping, safety inspections, and tenant satisfaction, there’s never a shortage of items requiring attention. Yet one area that often receives less consideration than it deserves is exterior glass maintenance. Many organizations invest heavily in creating clean, welcoming, and productive indoor environments, but […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of July 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 31, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 4, 2026

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New Life for Vacant Office Return-to-work mandates and other factors have helped the office market rebound post-COVID, but there still remains a lot of unused or underutilized office space across the country. To revive vacant properties, many […]

The Building Whisperers Are Retiring. What Happens to What They Know?

By Chris Timmins, IOTech Systems Jul 27, 2026 FM Perspectives

Updated: Jul 27, 2026

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.  If you manage a big portfolio of buildings, you know exactly who I’m talking about. These are the veteran engineers who can walk into a mechanical room, listen for half a minute, and immediately […]

State vs. Federal Workplace Safety: What to Know as the Regulatory Ground Shifts

By ​​Samuel H. Pond, Pond Lehocky Giordano Inc. Jul 10, 2026 FM Perspectives

Updated: Jul 10, 2026

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.  With the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expected to stay on the rulemaking sidelines over the next few years, states are moving in different directions regarding workplace safety. Some are tightening their […]

Top Safety Tips for Your Fourth of July Celebration

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 3, 2026 Fire Safety

Updated: Jul 3, 2026

Editor’s note: Originally published in 2024, this article is being reposted in honor of the upcoming holiday. In facilities management, workplace safety is key. But, hey, you aren’t always working—at least hopefully not! If you’re one of the millions of Americans set to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, you should make sure to prioritize […]

The Design Strategy Behind Effectively Scaling Workplace Culture Across Offices

By Ashlee Abdel-Rahman, Arcadis Jul 2, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

In a single office, workplace design often reflects a company’s identity, but within a multi-office portfolio, it begins to define it. As organizations grow, it’s less about how individual offices perform and more about how they work together as a whole to establish a cohesive and consistent culture. Without a structured approach, each office starts […]

Why Healthcare Worker Safety Has Become a Core Operational Priority

By Shan Sinha, Canopy Works Jun 29, 2026 Human Resources

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Healthcare organizations have long operated under the assumption that safety is primarily a compliance requirement; something to document, monitor, and improve incrementally. However, it has become undeniable that safety has evolved into an essential constraint for maintaining workforce stability, operational continuity, and business performance. As care demand intensifies and workforce shortages persist, safety is becoming […]

The Fundamentals Still Win: What New IAQ Data Means for Facility Leaders

By Audwin Cash, GPS Air Jun 17, 2026 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Facilities managers know the drill. The thermostat complaint arrives before the morning coffee gets cold. Someone is always too hot, someone else is always too cold, and the ticketing system fills up with grievances about stuffy air and odd smells. It can feel like an endless, unwinnable battle. A new national survey suggests those complaints […]

Designing Fitness Amenities: A Facilities Manager’s Guide to Better Gym Spaces

By John Marcotte, Advantage Sport & Fitness Jun 10, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 10, 2026

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 […]

Hybrid Work Stabilizes as Occupancy Planning Enters a Data-Driven Era

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 4, 2026 Human Resources

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

The global workforce has found its post-pandemic equilibrium, stabilizing around structured hybrid models, according to a new report from JLL. But with hybrid work here to stay, will more organizations turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to boost occupancy planning and management? JLL’s Global Occupancy Planning Benchmark Report 2026 draws on insights from 84 organizations representing […]