Tag: facility manager

The Green Building Paradox: Are Energy-Efficient Buildings Hurting Indoor Connectivity?

By Craig Gillespie, Airtower Networks Nov 14, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 14, 2025

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. For facilities managers, sustainability is no longer optional. Modern buildings are engineered to meet stringent energy-efficiency standards, using advanced materials and construction techniques to minimize heat loss and reduce carbon emissions. From low-emissivity (low-E) […]

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Why Facility Teams Should Consider a Cyberattack Incident Response Retainer

By Muhammed Rashid, Encyb Nov 13, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Nov 13, 2025

Facility teams today have many more responsibilities than the bricks and boilers of a building. Modern buildings are full of connected systems that include a building management system (BMS), access control, HVAC, energy meters, elevators, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. These connected systems help facilities run efficiently; however, they are making the cyberattack surface […]

Global Facilities Management Market Faces Major Challenges and Opportunities

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 12, 2025 Green Building

Updated: Nov 12, 2025

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” […]

Quality Assurance: A Partner in Teaching and Growth for Facilities Management

By Kevin Cassidy, SSC Services for Education Nov 10, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Nov 10, 2025

In facilities management, quality assurance (QA) is often mistakenly viewed as a simple checklist to confirm that a job was completed correctly. While this is a component, QA is more valuable when used as a partner in teaching and growth for the entire team, not merely an inspector of results. This shift in mindset is […]

Michigan Hospital Adds Security Dogs to Boost Safety, Provide Comfort

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 7, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Nov 7, 2025

University of Michigan Health-West has launched a K9 security program, introducing specially trained dogs and handlers who will enhance safety and bring comfort to patients, families, and staff. The new teams add another layer of protection while helping create a calm and welcoming environment for care. The K9 teams include Derek Karcher and Tukka, Isaiah […]

Tackling the ‘Silent Pandemic’ of Antimicrobial Resistance in Senior Living Facilities

By Joshua Schwartz, Viking Pure Solutions Nov 7, 2025 FM Perspectives

Updated: Nov 7, 2025

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. Despite continued efforts to prevent the spread of disease and infection, highly resistant “superbugs” continue to grow in prevalence worldwide. In what’s being called a “global health emergency,” a landmark study published in The […]

How to Tell When It’s Time to Renovate a Golf Course

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Nov 6, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 6, 2025

Golf courses only really tend to be spotlit during the warmer months, and with good reason, as they’re far less popular at this time of year. For facilities managers overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of their courses, recognizing when they need to be given some serious improvements can prevent them from deteriorating into complete obsolescence. […]

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 […]

Strategic Energy Assessments: Turning Facilities into Profit and Power Assets

By Coryn DeGrands, Bureau Veritas Nov 4, 2025 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Nov 4, 2025

Today’s facilities managers are being asked to do more than maintain buildings—they’re being asked to manage energy like a balance sheet asset. Rising utility rates, aging infrastructure, and climate-driven disruptions have made it essential to look beyond efficiency toward operational resilience and financial performance. A strategic energy assessment is the gateway to achieving both. It […]

USGBC Opens LEED v5 Project Certification, Releases New Tools

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 4, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 4, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), global developer of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, has officially opened certification to its new LEED v5 rating system and announced additional tools and resources for program users. “Since releasing the rating system and launching LEED v5 registration earlier this year, we have seen interest in using […]