Tag: facilities management

Common Overhead Door Failures That Create Safety and Compliance Risks 

By Justin Alquist, Alpha Overhead Doors Apr 6, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Apr 6, 2026

Industrial facilities management isn’t just about keeping the lights on; it’s about ensuring the heavy machinery overhead doesn’t become a hindrance to safety or compliance. In high-traffic warehouses and logistics hubs, commercial doors serve as the primary gateways for revenue, yet they remain the most overlooked mechanical assets on the balance sheet. When these massive steel barriers fail, the impact goes beyond repair costs. Breakdowns can lead to compliance concerns, […]

The Building Systems Nobody’s Securing

By Jeremy Ventura, Myriad360 Apr 3, 2026 Building Controls

Updated: Apr 3, 2026

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. I was on a call with an operations director at a big ag plant. She’d been running the place for years, knew her equipment inside and out. Her question was one I hear in […]

Turning Vacant Big-Box Stores into Pickleball Facilities

By Chris Daiss, PickleRage Apr 2, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 2, 2026

Amid rising costs and increased competition from e-commerce, many big-box retailers have chosen to close stores across the country, leaving behind large, vacant spaces. As pickleball’s growth accelerates nationwide, former big-box stores have emerged as some of the most attractive—and challenging—real estate opportunities for indoor pickleball facilities. While these buildings offer scale, parking, and accessibility, […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of March 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 1, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 1, 2026

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. UConn Stadium Makeover Among other things, March is known for the beginning of spring, Women’s History Month, and of course, college basketball. As both its men’s and women’s teams fought their way to the March Madness Final […]

5 Tech Strategies to Enhance Springtime School Maintenance

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Mar 31, 2026 Grounds Management

Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Spring brings a fresh set of opportunities for K-12 facilities managers to strengthen campus performance. As schools transition from cooler months and prepare for increased outdoor use, maintenance teams can use advanced technologies to improve efficiency, optimize resources, and support safe learning environments. By integrating tools such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence […]

5 Critical Post-Flood Environmental Risk Assessments

By Dr. Michael Berg, Pace Analytical Services Mar 30, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 30, 2026

As the spring flooding season returns, commercial, rental, and private property owners face more than visible water damage. Hidden contamination in air, building materials, and water systems can create health risks, regulatory issues, and tenant concerns if not properly addressed. Targeted environmental testing after a flood helps:  In this post, we highlight five key areas for facilities managers to evaluate during post-flood cleanup. […]

SIA Names Best New Security Products at ISC West 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 27, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Mar 27, 2026

During the ISC West trade show in Las Vegas, the Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the 2026 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards. Since its inception in 1979, the flagship awards program has recognized innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners were Ones Technology with the 2026 Best New Product Award for […]

ESFI: Contact with Electricity Remains a Leading Work Hazard

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Mar 27, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Mar 27, 2026

Contact with electricity or exposure to it remains one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in the United States, according to an analysis recently released by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). ESFI gathered data on fatal and non-fatal occupational electrical injuries from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Occupational Safety […]

Faces of Facilities: Stephen Odom on Trades-Based Leadership

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 26, 2026 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Stephen Odom, a senior facilities manager at Papa Johns, believes having a strong background in skilled trades can set you up for success in facilities management—especially when it comes to working under “extreme” pressure. Odom’s own background includes about 20 years in the commercial mechanical industry, with previous roles such as regional HVAC manager, national […]

Electrical Preventive Maintenance: A Four-Tier Audit Template to Avoid Downtime

By Veselina Lezginov, Arrow Electric Mar 25, 2026 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Unplanned downtime is one of the most expensive problems a facility can face. According to ABB’s Value of Reliability report, two-thirds of companies deal with unplanned downtime at least once a month, at a median cost of $125,000 per hour. Electrical system failures are a leading contributor to that figure, yet the vast majority are […]