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Across industries, the details that shape safety, accessibility, and sustainability are countless—but one area that’s often underestimated, yet undeniably critical, is the parking lot. More than just a place to park, it serves as the first and last impression for anyone who visits, works at, or interacts with a property. It’s a high-traffic zone, a […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. More Mental Health Support May was Mental Health Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote support for those affected by mental illness. Coinciding with the annual observance, Prisma Health leaders […]
Facilities managers in 2025 are dealing with overwhelming workloads and increasing responsibilities, plus budget constraints, according to a recent industry survey. It’s often a high-stakes job that feels around the clock, and FMs have cited mental health as a top challenge. So, with facilities managers managing so much with fewer resources, how do they deal […]
Thanks to recent innovation pairing mineral fiber ceiling panels with phase change material technology (PCM), architects, designers, facilities managers, and other key players in construction and renovation projects are rethinking the role ceilings play in supporting environmental objectives—especially energy savings. As a space warms—typically during the day when it is occupied or receives sunlight—the crystalized […]
Disputes are a regular, if unwelcome, part of any business operations process that can run both ways across the facilities management relationship. Typically, a dispute may arise over ambiguous contract terms, failure to deliver due to many reasons, safety or security issues, and unforeseen circumstances. Facilities managers are typically used to dealing with these disputes, […]
Emergencies in the healthcare service industry—natural disasters, infrastructure failures, or cyberattacks—can occur at any moment. To navigate these disruptions, organizations rely on emergency management (EM) plans. A powerful yet often underutilized tool in these plans is your computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). A CMMS can help facilities create comprehensive emergency plans (including ensuring the plan […]
The right vendor relationship can save facilities managers from spending a lot of time toiling away at issues better fixed by specialists. Determining which vendor to work with can be a long process that involves many steps, only adding to the growing complexity of facilities management. These soft skills that involve negotiation, communication, and collaboration […]
On this latest episode of FMA Shorts, Jessica Cooper, chief product officer of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), explains key components for creating healthy buildings. This clip was taken from a webinar titled, “How to Turn Your Facilities into Healthy Buildings.” The full session is available for FREE on-demand here.
In an era when hygiene expectations are higher than ever, well-maintained commercial restrooms are no longer just a courtesy—they’re essential to public trust, operational efficiency, and brand image. According to Bradley’s 2025 Healthy Handwashing Survey, 71% of Americans say they are more likely to return and even spend more money at a business with a […]
As the temperatures rise, so does the activity of America’s No. 1 nuisance pests—ants. These tiny invaders may seem harmless at first glance, but they are relentless in their search for food and water, often causing damage to property and creating an ongoing headache for businesses homeowners. To help keep ants at bay during the […]