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The beauty of snow is one of the silver linings of cold winters in the northern U.S., but with sleet and ice added in, it may be a time when facilities managers put in more work. Snowfall may even sneak up on you in unexpected locales like it did on the Gulf Coast in January. […]
As the call for healthier and more sustainable buildings continues, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has enlisted more experts to help advance adoption of its WELL healthy building standard. The organization appointed several new members to its Governance Council, a coalition of global thought leaders, doctors, public health professionals, and business executives who uphold the […]
Despite an increasing number of Americans making a point to wash their hands more during cold and flu season, a growing number of people—almost 8 out of 10—have witnessed others leave public washrooms without washing their hands, according to Bradley Company’s Healthy Handwashing Survey. The survey conducted in January 2025 shows that public concern regarding […]
Facilities play a major role in our daily lives and some of pop culture’s greatest moments. Case in point, stadiums that host huge sporting events like the Super Bowl. Despite their unique features and interesting history, these essential structures often go overlooked. With millions of Americans poised to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia […]
The rapid advancement of digital technology, the focus on climate-resilient buildings, and the movement toward renewable energy are just a few of the many factors disrupting the skilled trades industry. Workers in fields like facilities management, electrical, engineering, and fire service face the daunting challenge of keeping up with these trends so they can do […]
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is paramount for schools, but this presents major challenges. Schools are active, high-volume environments with a high potential for accidents. Just between 2015 and 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that close to 70,000 school workers suffered injuries resulting from a slip, trip, […]
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its 2025 Trends Outlook report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving forces shaping the interior design landscape. Addressing changes in lifestyles, wellness, technology, the workforce, and the economy, the report explores a growing focus on creating environments that inspire joy, foster well-being, and harmonize sustainability […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual Top 10 list of U.S. states LEED-ing the way on green buildings, with Massachusetts taking the top spot in 2024. The USGBC ranking is based on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year. The LEED rating system […]
It’s always difficult to foresee what will happen with any new administration, but experts had a little more certainty than normal when President Donald Trump returned to the White House this month. Following Trump’s re-election, there were mixed reactions regarding whether his new administration’s policies will benefit the facilities management industry as a whole. The […]
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) announced that its Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential program has surpassed the 20,000 mark for certifications issued globally. According to IFMA, this represents a significant milestone in the association’s mission to advance the FM industry and empower facility professionals to perform at the highest level. IFMA introduced the FMP […]