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Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. $1B Meta Data Center Campus The data center market is booming, thanks to the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Case in point, social media giant Meta recently announced it is investing more than $1 billion in […]
With the rise of smart buildings, cybersecurity is becoming an essential concern for facilities managers, but physical security remains a top priority. That said, what might be ahead for the physical security industry in 2026? Genetec, a provider of enterprise physical security software, offered the following predictions: 1. Choice and Flexibility Will Define the Next […]
Facilities managers, property managers, and service providers are moving past clipboards and phone calls to embrace platforms, predictive analytics, and real-time reporting that bring accountability and visibility to every square foot. A Platform for Visibility and Trust Managing facilities across multiple sites has always been challenging. Whether overseeing a retail chain, restaurant group, or property […]
The facilities management (FM) industry continues to expand, with total global spend expected to exceed the $3 trillion mark in 2026—a figure comparable to the annual GDP of France, the world’s seventh-largest economy. However, the massive sector faces mounting pressure, according to a new report from JLL. The “Global State of Facilities Management Report 2025” […]
It’s 2:00 a.m. and an alarm sounds at a distribution center. The police respond as soon as they can, employees are notified as quickly as possible, and managers brace for news of theft or vandalism. Only, it turns out to be a false alarm triggered by a roving street cat. Nothing stolen, nothing damaged, only […]
More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces like houses of worship, according to a new report from Eagle Eye Networks. The national survey, which polled over 1,000 consumers in 10 major cities, shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video […]
The rapid pace of technological advancement is transforming industries and reshaping the future of work, and the current state of the skilled trades is no different. As more skilled workers move toward retirement, attracting and retaining a new generation of tradespeople requires a commitment to embracing technological change. In turn, facilities managers must pay close […]
What’s one major piece of advice that Marshall MacFarlane, an industry veteran and celebrated IFMA Fellow, would give to both new and established facilities managers? Make sure to network. According to him, building a support system could be “career-changing.” MacFarlane currently serves as a facilities senior project manager at Bell Bank, the largest family- and […]
A facilities manager (FM) is expected to wear a lot of hats, from operations manager to strategic planner and technical expert to human resources leader. With so many spinning plates, it’s unsurprising that a recent study found that some FMs and staff have left or considered leaving their jobs. This isn’t just about hard work; […]
After years of promise, 2025 is poised to be the year artificial intelligence (AI) finally delivers real, measurable impact in facilities management. Now that AI is becoming more common, building supervisors can utilize it as a practical and essential tool to manage buildings more efficiently, sustainably, and intelligently. Facilities leaders today face intensifying pressure: rising […]