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The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has released the Public Health Pest Index, its bi-annual pest forecast to raise awareness about the health threats pests pose nationwide, and indicate the U.S. cities most at risk for seeing a surge in disease-spreading pests through the remainder of winter and into spring. “While we can’t control the […]
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of a large-scale renovation project, especially when the end goal is a pristine new facility. Before that goal can be reached, however, there is bound to be some mess. One of the keys to any successful renovation project is planning ahead for that mess, specifically thinking […]
Crypto.com Arena, home of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, has earned a healthy building certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for a second year in a row. Arena owner and operator AEG also secured new WELL certifications for the 7,100-seat Peacock Theater and its AEG […]
Over half of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) leaders report injury frequency (53%) and severity (51%) have either remained stagnant or worsened over the past year, according to Benchmark Gensuite’s 2025 EHS Benchmarking report. Based on a survey of over 100 EHS professionals across multiple industries, the report highlights persistent challenges—such as workforce turnover, insufficient training, […]
Did you know that nearly a third of non-residential building fires are caused by cooking? In 2022 alone, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) recorded 129,500 non-residential fires, totaling nearly $4 billion in losses. Busy commercial kitchens, packed with countless pieces of equipment, are especially vulnerable—and a lack of routine maintenance makes that vulnerability all the […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Another winter, another story of electric space heaters being recalled or starting fires. Newer electric heaters include a host of precautionary safety measures, but older models might be carried into your facility by a chilly colleague who […]
Happy Valentine’s Day, a time to celebrate love! Whether you’re new to facilities management or a long-time industry vet, there’s a whole lot to appreciate about a rewarding career in FM. In honor of the holiday, this infographic highlights 5 things facilities managers love about their jobs.
Miami remains the most termite-infested city in America, according to Orkin’s latest Top 50 Termite Cities list. Los Angeles and Tampa, Fla., held on to their second- and third-place spots, rounding out the top three cities with the most termite trouble in the country. This year, Houston made its debut in the top 10, and for the first time in the […]
As the new Trump administration plans to make big cuts across the federal government, a coalition of over 200 businesses, investors, and organizations has issued a letter expressing united support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice program. This voluntary program, which labels cleaning products meeting stringent safety and environmental standards, is seen by […]
Tuning in to employee feedback isn’t just an exercise in goodwill—it’s a powerhouse strategy to elevate performance, streamline operations, and ultimately, pad the bottom line. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2023 Report, employees not feeling engaged—or worse, being actively disengaged—is costing the workplace world a hefty $8.9 trillion. Employee engagement refers to […]