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The Evolution of Workplace Experience: Balancing Tech, Flexibility, and Human Needs

By Caitlin Kamm, Envoy Jun 18, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Jun 18, 2025

As organizations navigate post-pandemic work arrangements, the conversation has evolved beyond simple location preferences to deeper questions about how workplace experiences shape productivity, collaboration, and talent retention. Modern workplace strategists are rethinking fundamental assumptions about space utilization, technology integration, and generational preferences. As a result, the modern workplace is undergoing a profound transformation, and facilities […]

5 Top Trends in Physical Access Control

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 2, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Jul 2, 2024

HID, an identity and physical access control solutions provider, has released its “2024 State of Physical Access Control Report,” identifying five key trends that are shaping the future of access control. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report surveyed over 1,200 security professionals across the globe to paint a picture of an industry […]

Liberty University Fined Record $14M over Campus Safety Law Violations

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 7, 2024 Human Resources

Updated: Mar 7, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education is imposing a $14 million fine under a settlement agreement with Liberty University for violations of the Clery Act, including issues regarding the school’s published crime statistics and treatment of sexual assault survivors. This is the largest fine ever imposed for violating the federal law, officially named the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security […]

Hurricane Recovery Guide for Facilities: First Steps

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 24, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 24, 2024

The impacts of the damage done by Hurricanes Milton and Helene have severely challenged facilities managers (FMs) with building recovery efforts. That’s why Facilities Management Advisor has created this short guide for helping FMs deal with the very first steps you should take to get your facilities accessible again after a hurricane. These first steps […]

U.S. Green Building Council Launches Draft Version of New LEED Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 28, 2023 Green Building

Updated: Sep 28, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) introduced a draft of its LEED v5 Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system for existing buildings. Buildings are responsible for around 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with 28% stemming from operational emissions, which include energy needed to heat, cool, and power them. LEED v5 is the newest version of LEED (Leadership in Energy 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% […]

EPA Offers $32 Million to Help Schools Boost Indoor Air Quality

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 12, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Jan 12, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of up to $32 million to address indoor air pollution at K-12 schools in “overburdened communities.” The announcement comes just days after the EPA awarded nearly $1 billion for zero- and low-emission school buses. This new funding opportunity is made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and […]

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The Pitfalls of Ignoring Workplace Violence Prevention

By Kelly Creighton Dec 6, 2019 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Dec 6, 2019

Every year, nearly 2 million American workers report that they are victims of workplace violence, according to research from OSHA. That number obviously doesn’t include the numerous unreported instances of workplace violence, which fall through the cracks due to a lack of preventive measures, policies, or mandated workplace violence training programs. Is your facility doing […]

Employee Behavior Has Changed: What Does It Mean for Facility Maintenance?

By Paul Phillips, Chief Technology Officer, Eptura Jul 25, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 25, 2023

As the modern workplace has evolved to become more flexible in recent years, the building and facility teams behind these spaces have been pushed to adapt alongside them. With the day-to-day uncertainties of the COVID era largely in the rear view, most organizations have implemented policies to give direction to their workforce on the company’s […]

USPS Unveils First Charging Stations and EVs Under Plan for Nation’s Largest Electric Fleet

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 23, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Jan 23, 2024

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS), alongside White House officials, unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). Charging stations like these will be installed at hundreds of new S&DCs across the country throughout the year and will power what will be the nation’s largest […]