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The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its Public Health Pest Index, a bi-annual forecast identifying the U.S. cities most at risk for pest surges through the remainder of summer and into fall. This critical report comes as extreme weather patterns nationwide have created optimal conditions for disease-carrying pests, placing millions of Americans in greater […]
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. Industrial organizations and building operators are rapidly adopting smart building technologies. From HVAC systems and lighting controls to advanced energy management solutions, facilities are evolving into connected ecosystems to boost efficiency, productivity, and operational […]
Patient care is a priority for healthcare organizations, but budget constraints can keep many operating with outdated facilities management systems. These systems are not seen as directly impacting patient outcomes, so they can fall to the end of the list for investment. This is a missed opportunity because modern building management systems that monitor and […]
An overwhelming majority (95%) of skilled trade professionals believe that artificial intelligence (AI) has a purpose in at least some day-to-day job functions, and 39% are hopeful that AI will spur industry growth and make the trades more appealing to the younger, tech-savvy workers. That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) third annual industry […]
Jaime Audette recently made an exciting career change, shifting from manager of facilities services at Rhode Island’s Brown University to a property manager at commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. She has gone from mostly overseeing older buildings to being responsible for one major new project. The juxtaposition has expanded her perspective and […]
As the school year begins in many areas, new West Virginia University (WVU) research finds poor air quality may keep tens of thousands of students out of school for weeks each year, hitting young students and children of color the hardest. A study by Mustahsin Ul Aziz, a doctoral student in natural resource economics at the WVU Davis College of Agriculture […]
The Trump administration’s fiscal year 2026 (FY26) proposed budget defunds the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) and directs the CSB to use its emergency funds to shut down operations by the end of 2025. The CSB is tasked with investigating incidents and hazards resulting from the production, processing, and handling of chemical substances that […]
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are in a unique position relative to active shooter threats and other types of workplace violence. As opposed to other types of critical infrastructure such as banks and factories that are tightly locked down under multiple layers of security, hospitals are generally open and accessible to nearly all members of […]
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. Recently, U.S. schools received a D+ grade on the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card. This was disappointing, but to anyone who keeps tabs on K-12 facilities management, it likely […]
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort announced that its newly renovated Tapa Tower has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This marks the first LEED-certified tower within the Park Hotels & Resorts portfolio, an independent spin-off from hospitality giant Hilton. “We see the achievement of this LEED […]