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U.S. companies are increasing expectations for employees to work from the office, with 89% of respondents in CBRE’s 2026 Office Occupier Sentiment Survey requiring at least three in-office days per week, up from 78% a year earlier. Despite the focus on office attendance, only 14% of companies are making major improvements to their space, suggesting […]
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. The smart buildings industry has made significant investments in sensors, dashboards, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). By 2030, this investment is projected to exceed $200 billion. Over 70% of new commercial […]
The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, announced Geisinger is the winner of the 2026 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 processes to optimize […]
Every day in schools across the country, millions of children and adults are impacted by poor indoor air quality (IAQ). Though IAQ is a top environmental risk to public health, more than half of K-12 schools do not have IAQ management plans to proactively address air quality risks. To help create healthier learning environments for […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. 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 […]
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 […]
You walk a 200,000-square-foot building, photograph a cracked expansion joint on the roof, a dripping valve in the mechanical room, and a blocked fire exit on the third floor, then move on. Three months later, an insurer asks you to prove you flagged that exit and that a contractor cleared it. You have 80 photos […]
Retail facilities depend on reliable building systems to keep stores safe and efficient. Maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration units, lighting, and other critical assets is essential for minimizing disruptions, controlling operating costs, and creating a positive customer experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping facilities managers take a more proactive approach by analyzing […]
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 […]
We recently examined uncommon workplace injuries, referred to as “serious injuries and fatalities” (SIFs). Professional safety groups like the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the National Safety Council (NSC) have researched SIFs for years and offer employers resources to prevent SIFs. But what about common workplace injuries like musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and slips, […]