Tag: FM

Making Facilities Data Matter

By Katie Gramajo, Brightly Software Mar 2, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Mar 2, 2026

Facilities leaders are tasked with planning, protecting, and growing facilities, making the facilities teams stewards of more data than ever before. But despite facilities’ expertise and the information at their fingertips, stakeholders outside of their departments—like finance—still misunderstand or undervalue facilities work because the technical language and metrics don’t translate to financial frameworks. As a result, investments are delayed, upgrades deferred, and the organization exposed to risks that could have been avoided—all because the […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of February 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 27, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 2, 2026

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. World Trade Center Office Tower Financial services giant American Express has revealed plans to build a new state-of-the-art global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan—marking the final office tower to be built at the World […]

How AI and Other Tech Will Free Up Time for Facilities Managers in 2026

By Jon Hart, NFPA Feb 23, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Feb 23, 2026

For years, the phrases “skilled trades” and “manual labor” have been synonymous with one another, making electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and HVAC technicians professions one would not associate with advanced technology or artificial intelligence (AI). However, this perception is evolving as more trade workers experience the tangible benefits of advanced technology. An August 2025 survey from […]

Faces of Facilities: Keri Steers on the Multifaceted Role of FMs

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 16, 2026 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Feb 18, 2026

Although facilities management often gets pigeonholed, the all-encompassing job goes well beyond maintenance. As Keri Steers, a regional facilities manager at Dutch Bros Coffee, explains, “Facilities management isn’t just about fixing things; it’s about supporting people, protecting a brand, and driving efficiency.” Steers has worked in the FM industry for nearly a decade and joined […]

Future-Proofing Buildings in 2026: Insights Every Facilities Manager Needs to Know

By Tyler Haak, Schneider Electric Feb 9, 2026 Building Controls

Updated: Feb 9, 2026

The buildings landscape is evolving at lightning speed, and staying ahead means more than just keeping the lights on. It requires a proactive approach, including embracing new technologies, adapting to regulatory changes, and reimagining traditional building operations. With innovation accelerating across every aspect of the built environment, facilities managers are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful […]

Back to Basics: Winter Hazards and Worker Safety

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Feb 3, 2026 Back to Basics

Updated: Feb 4, 2026

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Are you and your employees prepared for cold winter temperatures and extreme weather hazards? Even if your facility or worksites are outside the country’s “snow belt,” you need to be mindful of cold-weather hazards. Workers unaccustomed to […]

IFMA Applauds Survival of ENERGY STAR Program

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 29, 2026 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jan 29, 2026

Once on the Trump administration’s chopping block, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program lives on after Congress recently approved $33 million to fund the program for fiscal year 2026. The bill, H.R. 6938, was signed into law on Jan. 23, following bipartisan approval from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The […]

How to Improve Sustainability in Manufacturing Facilities

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Jan 27, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 27, 2026

It is the responsibility of manufacturing leadership to refine processes, make them leaner, and lower their facility’s carbon footprint—and to do that, they’ll need the help of facilities managers. Many conventional practices have become so embedded in the sector that their wastefulness is overlooked. It is time to think critically about how these procedures impact […]

From Risk to Resilience: Facilities Management’s Role in Emergency Readiness

By Jack Rubinger, ARC Facilities Jan 13, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jan 13, 2026

In many organizations, “emergency preparedness” still looks like a binder, a floor plan, and a drill last held 18 months ago. Facilities managers know better. Hurricanes, wildfires, cyber incidents, equipment failures, and utility outages aren’t abstract risks—they’re recurring operational events that determine whether a building protects people or becomes another headline about downtime and loss. […]

12 Facilities Management Certifications to Help You Stand Out in 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 12, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 15, 2026

New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to set professional goals. Are you looking to hone your facilities management skills, boost your career, or stand out in a competitive job market in 2026? Earning an industry certification can not only sharpen your FM expertise but also help you climb that company ladder or become a […]