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2025: The Year AI Goes to Work in Facilities Management

After years of promise, 2025 is poised to be the year artificial intelligence (AI) finally delivers real, measurable impact in facilities management. Now that AI is becoming more common, building supervisors can utilize it as a practical and essential tool to manage buildings more efficiently, sustainably, and intelligently. Facilities leaders today face intensifying pressure: rising […]

How ESG Goals Are Reshaping Facilities Management Strategies

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 […]

Faces of Facilities: Gretchen Martin on Thriving in Chaos

If you like monotony—clocking in and out every day doing the same tasks at work—then facilities management probably isn’t for you. But if you enjoy a good challenge, expect the unexpected, and thrive in chaos, Gretchen Martin urges you to join in on the excitement that an FM career can offer. In fact, “constant mayhem” […]

IFMA’s World Workplace Conference Celebrates FM Industry Milestones and Leaders

On Sept. 17-19, thousands of industry professionals converged on Minneapolis for the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) 2025 World Workplace Conference and Expo. Marking the organization’s 45th anniversary and the annual event’s 30th year, the show offered educational sessions, networking opportunities, and more. IFMA kicked off the event with a celebratory program reflecting on the association’s […]

5 Facility Maintenance Tasks for School Safety

As students and educators get back into the back-to-school groove, a main focus is on a safe and productive year. While there are many aspects to school safety, an often-overlooked component is facility maintenance. Hidden risks, from clogged air filters to expired fire extinguishers, can create serious hazards. SSC Services for Education, a provider of […]

New Guide Explores Green Buildings as Catalyst for Sustainable Finance

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program, has released a guide on how green rating systems can accelerate sustainable finance by increasing confidence in performance outcomes while lowering transaction costs. Titled “Green Building & Sustainable Finance: Accessing Capital to Accelerate Market Transformation,” the guide covers […]

Designing Calm Spaces in Pediatric Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare environments can significantly influence a child’s response to medical care. Pediatric patients are often more sensitive to noise, lighting, and unfamiliar surroundings, making them vulnerable to stress during visits or hospital stays. Thoughtful design of calming spaces is not just about aesthetics; it supports patient safety, promotes emotional regulation, and improves the overall care […]

How Modern Facilities Management Systems Can Help Solve the Labor Shortage

The talent and labor shortage in facilities management (FM) is a top concern today, as shown in the National Fire Protection Association’s Industry Trends Survey and ManpowerGroup’s 2025 Global Talent Shortage Survey. In ManpowerGroup’s survey of 40,413 employers across major industries in 42 countries, 74% of global employers said they are struggling to find the skilled […]

New Report Underscores the Business Case for Healthy Buildings

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the organization behind the WELL healthy building certification standard, has released the second edition of its “Investing in Health Pays Back” report. According to the group, the new report offers a singular resource that brings together the largest collection of research to date that links investments in health and well-being in […]

More than Locking Doors: How Access Control Data Can Support Facilities Managers

While most facilities managers view access control as a security necessity, forward-thinking managers are discovering it’s a powerful operational asset. Today’s smart access control platforms deliver measurable return on investment (ROI) beyond security, from reducing administrative overhead and automating compliance reporting to optimizing space utilization. Let’s look at three broad capabilities that facilities managers can […]