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Navigating the Permacrisis: How Facilities Managers Can Prepare for the Unexpected in 2024

By Dr. Mark Fischer, International SOS Jan 22, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jan 22, 2024

Risk management for facilities managers has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. What was once centered on physical concerns like injuries, security, and equipment failures now encompasses a broader range of challenges. The evolving landscape demands a more comprehensive and adaptive approach to risk management, encompassing digital, environmental, and public health considerations to mitigate […]

‘A Perfect Opportunity’: U.S. Warehouses Have Huge Rooftop Solar Potential

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 1, 2023 Green Building

Updated: May 1, 2023

Covering the roofs of America’s warehouses and distribution centers with solar panels could generate enough clean energy to power nearly 20 million homes, according to a new report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. “If we want to create a clean energy future, we should look first to the already-built […]

More Deliveries Means Need for Increased Mail Security

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 24, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 24, 2023

Over the last couple of decades, challenging economic conditions, changes in consumer habits, and rising rents have taken their toll on many of the traditional indoor shopping malls Americans used to flock to for their shopping needs. As brick-and-mortar stores slowly left some malls, causing them to close, online shopping picked up momentum, proving to […]

N.Y. Schools Awarded $31.4M for Tech and Security Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 14, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 14, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the approval of 61 Smart Schools Investment Plans focused on reimagining education in an evolving age and boosting school security. The approved plans, totaling $31.4 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, a sweeping education technology program established in 2014. “Inefficient technology was a huge […]

Gillette Stadium Completes $250M Renovation Ahead of NFL Season

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 12, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 12, 2023

To the disappointment of many football fans, the New England Patriots kicked off the new NFL season with a 20-25 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, days before the big game, the Patriots’ home stadium celebrated a major win with the completion of a facility overhaul. On Sept. 7, the Kraft family and Gillette Stadium […]

Choosing the Right Paint for Your Facility

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Feb 22, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 22, 2024

Facilities professionals should choose the right type of paint for their commercial, industrial, educational, and governmental buildings, taking into consideration its appearance and durability. No matter what option you choose, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends reading all instructions, selecting products that don’t emit harmful vapors, and providing adequate ventilation through open windows and […]

Faces of Facilities: FMs Highlight 2024 Opportunities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 21, 2023 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Dec 17, 2024

In Part 1 of this two-parter on industry predictions, former “Faces of Facilities” guests forecast the top challenges of 2024. That was the bad news. Now here’s the good news: Opportunities abound! For Part 2, industry insiders were asked to identify the No. 1 opportunity for facilities managers in the new year and offer advice […]

Planning for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity at Facilities

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 7, 2022 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Oct 7, 2022

Following the tragedy and carnage recently caused by Hurricane Ian, facilities managers everywhere are asking how they can be prepared for future natural disasters. Norman Campbell, Federal Team Manager at Go Electric, recently hosted the Facilities Management Advisor webinar “What Could Go Wrong? Evaluating Facility Risks for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity,” sponsored by Avetta […]

Faces of Facilities: Jeff Womack from AGEISS Inc.

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 11, 2022 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Nov 11, 2022

U.S. Air Force veteran Jeff Womack’s current role as a facilities management professional at federal contractor AGEISS Inc. has allowed him to continue supporting the military and his country. Now, he’s calling on organizations everywhere to enlist other hard-working veterans to join the FM industry. Womack served in the Air Force for over 21 years, […]

Faces of Facilities: Nick Straka from Heartland Dental

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 24, 2023 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Aug 17, 2023

With six years of industry experience, Nick Straka is already making waves and has a promising career ahead of him. Straka was recently named the 2023 Young Professional of the Year by ConnexFM, the multi-site FM group formerly known as the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association. He also won his employer’s Discretionary Presidential Award for […]