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Between the impacts of tariffs, return-to-office mandates, aging infrastructure, and an understaffed workforce, there is undoubtedly much on the minds of facilities managers right now. But which aspects of the job take up the most mental space? A new “Voice of the Facility Manager” report from MRI Software surveyed FMs to gauge top trends and […]
Running a facility is getting more expensive every year—utility bills climb, materials cost more, and service contracts keep getting pricier. The knee-jerk reaction might be to cut, cut, cut, but cutting corners actually isn’t the answer here. Instead, smart money-saving moves can make your facility run better while costing less. Whether it’s smarter energy use, […]
Asset management software has become critical for organizations to manage equipment, facilities, and infrastructure effectively, yet challenges like aging infrastructure, staff training, and resistance to new technology persist, according to a new report. The “2025 State of U.S. Asset & Facilities Management Report” from Brightly Software, a Siemens company, surveyed anonymous U.S. decision-makers in the asset […]
As office, governmental, and educational facilities age, facilities managers face difficult decisions about what to do with these structures. They often face three options: renovate, rebuild, or demolish the aging structures altogether. Any of those choices comes with a hefty price tag that organizations and companies must consider before making their next move. While removing […]
During Facilities Management Advisor’s FREE upcoming webinar, learn about how the sheer volume of assets located at large facilities, combined with the loss of institutional knowledge from retiring facility team members, can create inventory inaccuracies. As a result, it is important for organizations to create a master plan for an accurate asset inventory. Can’t make it to […]