Tag: ADA

Your Front Door Is a Performance System: Managing High-Traffic Entrances for Reliability and Efficiency

By Brian Ha, STANLEY Access Technologies Aug 5, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Every day, thousands of people pass through building entrances without a second thought, until something goes wrong. A malfunctioning door during peak hours isn’t just an inconvenience; it disrupts operations, creates safety risks, and slows critical building flow. For facilities managers overseeing high-traffic environments, such as hospitals, retail centers, corporate campuses, transit hubs, and more, […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of July 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 31, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 4, 2026

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New Life for Vacant Office Return-to-work mandates and other factors have helped the office market rebound post-COVID, but there still remains a lot of unused or underutilized office space across the country. To revive vacant properties, many […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of January 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 30, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Mini Sphere in Maryland Despite the old saying, what happens in Vegas might not always stay in Vegas after all. The East Coast could be getting its own version of Sin City’s now-iconic Sphere, an immersive entertainment […]

Policy and Compliance

Back to Basics: Why Compliance Frameworks Matter in Facilities Management

By Edrian Blasquino, Contributing Writer Jan 15, 2026 Back to Basics

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Have you ever walked into a building and felt immediately safe and organized? From clean hallways to working elevators, much of that confidence comes from compliance frameworks quietly working behind the scenes. A fire alarm that sounds […]

Designing Inclusive Restrooms: Strategies for Accessibility and Equity

By Kris Alderson, Bradley Company Nov 5, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 5, 2025

Public restrooms are more than functional spaces; they are touchpoints that shape perceptions of inclusivity, accessibility, and overall user experience for occupants and visitors. Facilities managers and designers increasingly recognize that restroom design can either remove or reinforce barriers for people of diverse ages, abilities, and backgrounds. From layout considerations to product selection, inclusive strategies […]

State Park Wins ‘America’s Best Restroom’ Contest

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 10, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 10, 2025

After a nationwide search and public voting, Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota has been named the 2025 winner of Cintas’ annual America’s Best Restroom contest. According to Cintas, the restroom and shower building at the state park provides more than just function; it offers thoughtful design in a stunning setting. With a fully accessible layout that […]

Automatic Door Industry Promotes Disability Employment Awareness

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 9, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

This October marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact that people with disabilities have on the American workforce. This yearly event began in 1945, first as a weeklong national observance. The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) is proud that its own industry’s history dates […]

Are These America’s Best Public Restrooms?

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 12, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

What makes a great restroom? After launching a nationwide search for America’s best public restroom of 2025, an annual contest by Cintas has narrowed the competition down to nine finalists and is asking the public to vote for this year’s top winner. Now in its 24th year, the competition celebrates innovative and hygienic public restrooms […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of July 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 1, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 2, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Yosemite Water Plant Upgrade Yosemite National Park is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, and having clean water helps keep it that way. To address extensive maintenance issues and build more sustainable infrastructure, […]

The Parking Lot Priority List: 3 Critical Factors You Can’t Afford to Overlook

By Bryan Appell, Appell Striping Jun 3, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 3, 2025

Across industries, the details that shape safety, accessibility, and sustainability are countless—but one area that’s often underestimated, yet undeniably critical, is the parking lot. More than just a place to park, it serves as the first and last impression for anyone who visits, works at, or interacts with a property. It’s a high-traffic zone, a […]