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The data center industry is expected to reach $517 billion by 2030, fueling AI, the Internet of Things, Big Data, and everyday business transactions. As the industry expands, facilities managers will be among the most needed roles. These opportunities abound, but so do the complex infrastructure challenges that keep data center facilities running. To stay […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Ergonomics is defined by OSHA as “fitting a job to a person,” and it can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). MSDs affect the muscles, nerves, […]
Since 2001, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released the ASCE Report Card to assess the condition of the United States’ infrastructure, assigning a letter grade based on its condition and the investments needed for improvement. However, since its inception, grades have struggled to get out of the D range, although the 2021 […]
New research found that 34% of businesses plan to increase the number of in-office days in 2025. This trend is prompting enterprises to enhance their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-platform data analytics to better manage workplace occupancy and ensure a balanced employee experience throughout the workweek. That’s according to Eptura’s latest annual Workplace […]
Springtime is synonymous with starting fresh with cleaning and maintenance. It’s an important transition time to clean the slate for the facilities you manage, address issues caused by winter, and prepare for hotter months ahead. There are many things to consider as you prepare your facility for spring, inside and out. This article will help […]
The commercial building management industry is poised for transformation as advanced technologies and data-driven insights redefine building management. Mastering these resources is more critical than ever, considering that 80% of buildings operating in cities today are expected to still exist in 2050. Facilities management is increasingly a strategic area for organizations. However, facilities managers, whether […]
The world of lighting control has entered a new era, blending the strengths of wired and wireless technologies into hybrid solutions. This approach delivers flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability, and ease of maintenance—meeting the diverse needs of modern buildings and their occupants. But what exactly is hybrid lighting control, and why is it gaining traction in […]
A whopping 84% of commercial building decision-makers plan to increase their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the next year to help them improve security, streamline energy management, and integrate predictive maintenance. That’s according to a recent study from Honeywell, which polled over 250 U.S. building managers and senior decision-makers across building types, including offices, […]
What if public restrooms in the United States implemented some changes? For example, in busy locations like airports, parks, tourist attractions, concerts, and sporting events, what if a monitor outside the washroom could show how many stalls are available? Or, what if people paid a small entrance fee to guarantee that the restroom was clean and well […]
The average roof of a large retail store like Walmart spans a massive 180,000 square feet—roughly the size of three football fields. There are over 100,000 superstores in the U.S. with nearly 7.2 billion combined square feet of rooftop space, equivalent to the entire city of El Paso, Texas. According to an Environment America study, […]