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Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Roof systems play an essential role in waterproofing a commercial building’s envelope. As part of the comprehensive roof system, single-ply roof membranes serve as the first line of defense against the elements, protecting critical equipment in warehouses, […]
With growing infrastructure demands and tighter budgets, traditional reactive strategies in facilities management often result in unplanned downtime and expensive breakdowns. A Deloitte study found that predictive maintenance—which includes strategies that anticipate problems before they occur, reducing costs and increasing efficiency—can result in up to 15% reduction in downtime and up to 20% improvement in […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Yosemite Water Plant Upgrade Yosemite National Park is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, and having clean water helps keep it that way. To address extensive maintenance issues and build more sustainable infrastructure, […]
Technology companies are strategically optimizing their real estate portfolios to free up capital for artificial intelligence (AI) investments while simultaneously enhancing workplace effectiveness. JLL’s “2025 Technology Spaces Report” explores how technology organizations are using data-driven strategies to balance cost optimization with innovation demands across office and specialized research spaces. “The race to lead in artificial […]
Some media are reporting a widespread backlash against ESG and carbon-reduction initiatives. That may be welcome news for facilities managers who view energy tracking as a financial and administrative burden. But the reality is that energy tracking and reporting can lead to significant cost savings for facilities. A glance at data from commercial and industrial […]
If you’re looking after facilities in 2025, you’re not just managing square footage—you’re shaping the systems that power the workplace. With the move back to the office, businesses are re-evaluating how their spaces operate, not just how they look. Done right, smarter space planning can improve the in-office experience while also driving operational efficiency and […]
Only 1 in 5 public restrooms meet hygiene and cleanliness expectations, and negative experiences are impacting business revenue and reputation, according to a new survey. Tork, an Essity brand, announced findings of a global survey of restroom users and cleaning staff that explores attitudes toward hygiene in public restrooms, the hygiene barriers that users encounter, the […]
Facilities managers face daunting challenges in the calmest of times, but even more so as emergencies like natural disasters are becoming more frequent. But with the right tools, like a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), FMs can centralize all the information they need in one accessible place. CMMS are likely to become used more in […]
The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, announced UNC Health Blue Ridge is the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Health Care Facility Management (FM Excellence) Award. Each year, the FM Excellence Award recognizes individuals or facilities teams that implement new or innovative programs or […]
Production supervisor Scott Wagner received a text message at 6:42 a.m. while at home preparing for his commute. The night shift ended almost two hours ago, but he was just now learning about a critical failure in the assembly line’s main conveyor system. The overnight team had been struggling with the issue since 4:15 a.m., […]