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More Employees Accept Return-to-Office Policies, but Expect Improved Workplace Experience

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 25, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 25, 2025

As hybrid work becomes more permanent, employee perception of the office is shifting, with 72% of the global workforce now viewing return-to-office (RTO) policies positively. However, according to new research from JLL, this comes with a growing expectation for improved workplace experience, flexibility, and employee well-being. JLL’s 2025 Workforce Preference Barometer gathers insights from 8,700 office […]

Chill Out the Germs: Facility Cleaning Tips for Cold and Flu Season

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Nov 28, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Nov 28, 2023

As we prepare for the holidays, we’re again in the middle of another season of the most unpleasant gifts: the common cold and, certainly much worse, what some call the “tripledemic” of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. The “CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) continues to anticipate that the upcoming fall and […]

Sports and Entertainment Venues Launch ‘GOAL’ Sustainability Program

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Oct 4, 2022 Green Building

Updated: Oct 4, 2022

Major industry stakeholders have partnered to launch a new sustainability program for arenas, stadiums, convention centers, and other types of public assembly venues in the sports and entertainment industry. Founding partners of the Green Operations & Advanced Leadership (GOAL) program include Oak View Group, the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, Fenway Sports Group, and […]

Think Big Picture When Evaluating Point Solutions vs. a BMS

By Joël Désiré & Michael Westerfield, Distech Controls Sep 26, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Sep 26, 2024

It might surprise some to learn that building management systems (BMS) are not a 21st-century invention. The initial rudimentary BMS originated nearly 150 years ago with the development of the first thermostats used to manage boiler room temperatures. Building management has evolved extensively over the decades, from compressed air apparatus to electric to the now […]

Reimagining Facilities Management with the Internet of Things

By Beth Milano, MachineQ & John Strom, GP-Pro Oct 28, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 28, 2024

Rapid technological advancements have dramatically altered how we live, work, and interact. This sentiment is especially true for facilities managers where digital tools like the Internet of Things (IoT) bring substantial benefits via automation and sensor-enabled intelligence. IoT-powered smart facilities streamline operations, reduce costs, and automate tasks, while meeting demands for sustainability, cleanliness, and seamless […]

7 Steps for Troubleshooting Commercial Pumps

By Richard Medairos, P.E., Taco Comfort Solutions Apr 28, 2023 Heating and Cooling

Updated: May 1, 2023

There’s a wide variety of possible scenarios that may require a service technician, facilities manager, or manufacturer’s rep to troubleshoot a commercial pump. Regardless of the circumstances, using a methodical approach is best when diagnosing a pumping problem. At Taco Comfort Solutions, we’ve found that 80% to 90% of the calls we receive about commercial “pump […]

Facility Safety and Privacy: Best Practices to Deploy Facial Authentication in 2024

By Tina D’Agostin, CEO, Alcatraz AI Oct 15, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Oct 15, 2024

People need to be safe at work. It’s a prerequisite for productivity, collaboration, and creativity. With personal safety fears at a three-decade high, many people are looking to their employers to provide more secure environments. Leaders are responding. Three-quarters of businesses say that security is an increasing priority, and they are putting their money where […]

Biden Marks 20th Anniversary of Homeland Security Department: ‘Because of You, America Is Safer’

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 2, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 2, 2023

On March 1, President Joe Biden and other officials marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and honored its workforce. Following the September 11 attacks, former President George W. Bush established DHS by signing the Homeland Security Act of 2002. On March 1, 2003, 22 agencies unified under a single […]

The Top Interior Design Trends of 2022

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Apr 5, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 5, 2022

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its 2022 Trends Report, part one of the three-part Outlook Report revealing significant industry trends and implications, economic indicators, and shifts in the interior design profession. Compiled by the ASID’s research and knowledge team, the report finds that health and wellness continue to dominate both residential and […]

Survey: Corporate Execs Prioritize Building Decarbonization

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 19, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Sep 19, 2024

Sustainability is rising to the top of U.S. corporate agendas, with building decarbonization emerging as a critical focus for the years ahead, according to a new survey conducted by Carrier Global Corp. The survey found that 83% of U.S. C-suite executives responding to the survey plan to increase sustainability spending over the next two years, with 57% […]