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Why Smart Buildings Are a Smart Choice for Corporate Facilities Management

By Mike Szczesny, EDCO Awards & Specialties Nov 27, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 27, 2023

Smart buildings are modern structures engineered to automate various functions, rendering daily operations more efficient, safe, and cost-effective. This shift towards intelligent infrastructure is particularly noticeable in the corporate sector, offering a blend of architectural intelligence, energy conservation, and streamlined operational management. This article explores the various advantages that smart buildings bring to the corporate […]

DOE Honors Organizations for ‘Exemplary’ Commercial Lighting Projects

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 10, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 10, 2023

Need inspiration for lighting upgrades at your facility? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently highlighted some prime examples. The DOE’s 2023 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 11 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings. The campaign also honored three other organizations for exhibiting exemplary support and advocacy for this […]

Milwaukee Convention Center Earns LEED Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 6, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 19, 2025

The recently expanded Baird Center, Milwaukee’s premier convention center, has earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The $456 million expansion and modernization of Baird Center opened in May 2024 and increased the convention center’s footprint to 1.3 million square feet. Through the use of recycled materials in its construction and equipped with state-of-the-art green […]

Will You Be Ready When the Next Storm Strikes?

By Guy Burdick Sep 23, 2019 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 18, 2023

It’s important for facility managers to be ready for any emergency, and that includes preparing for weather emergencies. So, when that dreaded alert from the National Weather Service pops up on your computer or phone: “Area Flood Warning” predicting storm activity such as high winds and heavy, sustained rainfall for your area, will your team […]

Green Building Groups Launch Global Alliance on Sustainable Finance

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 6, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 6, 2024

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), and U.K.-based Building Research Establishment (BRE) announced an alliance to help unlock the sustainable finance needed for the built environment to play its role in meeting global climate goals. According to the green building certification groups, the international alliance will work to ensure investors, property owners, […]

TSA Names Cutest Bomb-Sniffing Dog of 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 2, 2025 Safety

Updated: Sep 3, 2025

Give a big round of a-paws for Steeler, an explosives detection canine from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named the two-and-a-half-year-old Labrador retriever the winner of its 2025 Cutest Canine Contest. The agency uses the annual contest to highlight the important role of security canines. The TSA recently held its nationwide […]

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Do You Run a Sedentary Facility?

By Facilities Management Daily Advisor Staff Feb 11, 2019 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 12, 2019

The modern facility manager is at a bit of a cultural crossroads where new ideas and expectations about how a building should function bump up against older designs, and of course, budgetary concerns. Concerns about money and wanting to get the most out of existing furniture and fixtures are legitimate but attracting younger workers to […]

How AI-Powered Weapons Detection Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings

By Lisa Falzone, Athena Security Aug 5, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Aug 6, 2025

There is no such thing as perfect, airtight security. This is a hard truth that facilities managers have to accept. Any security setup is going to have gaps somewhere. Our job is to minimize those gaps to reduce the odds of a malicious actor slipping through and help keep the facility safe amidst a rising […]

Bringing Facilities Management and Logistics Together with a CMMS

By Bryan Christiansen, Founder & CEO, Limble CMMS Jun 28, 2024 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jun 28, 2024

This year marks the sixth-annual celebration of National Logistics Day on June 28—an occasion meant to highlight the essential role logistics teams play in the world’s economies and communities. Working together with facilities managers, logistics professionals serve as the backbone of international commerce, ensuring the safe storage and efficient movement of goods all across the […]

DHS Releases Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Organizations

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 7, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Dec 7, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organizations enhance their physical security. The Physical Security Performance Goals—modeled after previous Cybersecurity Performance Goals—are in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and a heightened threat environment, in general. These new resources build on a longstanding partnership […]