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As previously announced, the HCI organization has made the difficult decision to discontinue Facilities Management Advisor, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Therefore, this is FMA‘s final post. As the editor, I’ve been tasked with writing a farewell on behalf of our FMA team. But how does one say goodbye to a long-running publication, countless collaborators, and […]
A factory security audit provides facilities managers with a structured way to assess how effectively a manufacturing site protects its people, equipment, materials, information, and operations. Rather than focusing solely on individual security devices, the process should examine how access controls, surveillance, physical barriers, procedures, employees, and connected systems interact. A well-planned audit can help […]
Facility professionals spend their days making decisions that directly affect safety, compliance, and building performance. Whether preparing for an inspection, troubleshooting equipment, planning preventive maintenance, or evaluating a renovation, those decisions depend on access to trusted codes, standards, and technical guidance. Finding that information has become easier. Applying it hasn’t. As buildings become more sophisticated […]
Three out of four U.S. workers have skipped going into work because of a hazardous condition like severe weather, a security concern, or an infrastructure failure. That instinct isn’t overcautious: The U.S. recorded a dozen billion-dollar weather disasters in just the first half of 2026 alone, according to Climate Central. What’s potentially more disturbing is […]
Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first article is available here. Part I of this series covered water management regulations and infection prevention at senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. In addition to controlling pathogens and reducing the risk of infections in showers and other points-of-use, […]
Editor’s note: This is the first article is a two-part series. The second article is available here. Few environments house more medically vulnerable individuals than senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Across the United States, approximately 32,000 assisted living communities provide housing and supportive services for an estimated 1.3 million residents. Facilities […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. While some workers and workplaces face higher risks of violence, it can happen to any worker in any work setting. Earlier this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that violent acts were the third-leading cause […]
Citing major concerns about privacy and misuse, communities across the country are increasingly pushing back against automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology, namely Flock cameras widely used by law enforcement and businesses. Amid the national debate, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has issued a call for the responsible and effective use of ALPR technology and released […]
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. Twenty-five years ago, you could walk your daughter to her airport gate when she left for college. Families waited at the jet bridge to say goodbye. In office towers, anyone could walk onto almost […]
A large office complex recently issued a request for bids for filter maintenance. The scope called for 2,100 filter changes twice a year. When the facilities manager ran the numbers, he realized the program consumed roughly 400 labor hours annually. By optimizing the filter specifications and maintenance strategy, he determined he could cut that in […]