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Every day, facilities managers unknowingly lose customers and damage their brand reputation, all because of one overlooked factor: restroom maintenance. Businesses may not realize it, but this can easily translate into tangible losses. A recent Tork survey revealed that only 1 in 5 public restrooms currently meet cleanliness standards, and a staggering 52% of people […]
Office properties in vibrant mixed-use districts are dramatically outperforming the rest of the U.S. office market, thanks to post-pandemic demographic shifts and growing preferences for “live-work-play” environments, according to JLL’s Lifestyle Office Markets research report. The report identifies “lifestyle office markets” as mixed-use regions that combine urban amenities with suburban accessibility, featuring moderate density, convenient […]
In supply chain management, the term “outbound” typically refers to all activities that take place after manufacturing is complete. While some organizations label this phase as distribution or logistics, it fundamentally involves the movement of finished goods to customers. Traditionally, the two main priorities in managing the outbound supply chain are controlling costs and maintaining […]
For 16 years, Bradley Company’s Healthy Handwashing Survey has tracked how Americans’ public restroom expectations shape their behavior—offering a view of shifting hygiene trends and their business impact. The 2025 results confirm a powerful truth: Restrooms aren’t just functional spaces—they’re a mirror of a facility’s management, brand, and values. Whether they fall short or exceed […]
Aspirus Health, a healthcare provider serving areas of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, announced that its Aspirus Langlade Hospital in Antigo, Wis., recently introduced autonomous lawn mowers to support its sustainability efforts. These battery-operated, self-propelled mowers are managed through an application and operate on electricity rather than gas. Aspirus Langlade is the eighth location in the […]
In recognition of its sustainability achievements, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has earned its second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, making it one of only two convention centers in the country to be certified Gold twice in a row. LEED is a globally recognized building rating system […]
Commercial buildings and infrastructure are responsible for a staggering 40% of global carbon emissions, a figure that puts facilities managers on the front lines of the climate challenge. While the buzz around artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, has captured headlines, the real transformative power for commercial facilities lies in another category of AI: predictive and […]
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort announced that its newly renovated Tapa Tower has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This marks the first LEED-certified tower within the Park Hotels & Resorts portfolio, an independent spin-off from hospitality giant Hilton. “We see the achievement of this LEED […]
On this latest episode of FMA Shorts, Tom Heneghan, manager of Preparedness Education and Youth Preparedness at the American Red Cross, underscores the importance of emergency plans amid worsening natural disasters. This clip was taken from a webinar titled, “Weathering the Storm: How to Prepare Facilities for Natural Disasters.” The full session is available for […]
Facilities managers looking for high-impact sustainability upgrades are turning to an often-overlooked fixture: the urinal. The shift toward waterless urinals, specifically, appears to be gaining momentum across commercial real estate, education, and healthcare sectors. This is because managers are under increased pressure to reduce water usage, trim utility expenses, and meet growing environmental compliance standards. […]