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The built environment is entering a machine-first era: According to a recent report by Johnson Controls, 67% of facilities managers are already using AI to improve the operation, utilization, and maintenance of their buildings, while 61% say they plan to implement or expand the use of AI in 2026. With this widespread adoption of AI […]
Earth Day is a good reminder that facilities managers play an important role in managing environmental impact. Daily operational decisions can shape how sustainable a building is. Managers can use this holiday to develop a clear and practical plan to improve energy efficiency and support long-term environmental goals. Conduct a Facility-Wide Energy Audit An energy […]
For many companies in many different industries, maintenance is shifting from a back‑office cost to a strategic lever for productivity, safety, and ESG performance. For facility leaders, the real challenge is moving from firefighting to data‑driven operations without turning digitization into just another IT project. From Firefighting to a Maintenance Roadmap According to Timly’s Maintenance […]
Facility leaders today operate under significant pressure. Budgets are tight, labor is scarce, and ESG commitments are under scrutiny. Executive teams want proof (not promises) that facilities are performing efficiently and safely. Instinct is no longer enough. The leaders who are gaining ground aren’t necessarily those with the largest teams or the newest buildings, but […]
For years, sustainability in manufacturing lived in slide decks, pledges, and long-range targets. As the industry moves into 2026, that era is ending, and what lies ahead is far more concrete, technical, and operational. Sustainability is no longer something companies or facilities promise; it is something they must prove. The industry is moving away from […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the independent body that administers LEED certifications, have announced their annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED ranking outside the United States for 2025. While the U.S. remains the […]
Is your school green enough to attract a growing group of eco-conscious students? The Princeton Review has released the 2026 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges—an online resource the company has published since 2010 for college applicants wanting to attend schools that foster a culture of environmental responsibility. Based primarily on the company’s surveys […]
San Francisco-based real estate operator The Swig Company announced that it has achieved a Fitwel healthy building certification for 3130 Wilshire Blvd., a six-story, 97,000 square-foot creative office building in Santa Monica, Calif. The Center for Active Design, a global not-for-profit organization, awarded the Fitwel certification based on the building’s incorporation of evidence-based design and […]
Traditionally, facilities management focused on operational efficiency—that is, keeping buildings running smoothly while controlling costs. Today, a new framework is reshaping this role: environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. This shift places facilities managers at the center of corporate strategy by transforming the physical assets they’ve always controlled into critical components for achieving a company’s […]
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. As global awareness of environmental and social issues grows, more consumers are prioritizing companies that demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. In fact, 78% of consumers worldwide say that purchasing ethically […]