Tag: maintenance

From Search to Action: Why Facility Professionals Need More Than Information Access

By Kyle Spencer, NFPA Sep 25, 2026 Fire Safety

Updated: Sep 25, 2026

Facility professionals spend their days making decisions that directly affect safety, compliance, and building performance. Whether preparing for an inspection, troubleshooting equipment, planning preventive maintenance, or evaluating a renovation, those decisions depend on access to trusted codes, standards, and technical guidance. Finding that information has become easier. Applying it hasn’t. As buildings become more sophisticated […]

The Gap Between AI Investment and AI Impact Is a People Problem

By Kevin Clark, Asset Management Software, Siemens Sep 16, 2026 Human Resources

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

By the end of 2026, manufacturers are projected to spend $16.7 billion on artificial intelligence (AI). Many manufacturers have approached AI with the mindset “if we build it, they will come,” which, in this context, becomes “if we buy it, it will get used.” However, the 2026 Asset Lifecycle Report from Asset Management Software, Siemens […]

How to Establish a Hotel Preventive Maintenance Strategy

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Aug 25, 2026 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 25, 2026

Hotel equipment failures disrupt operations and drain budgets through emergency contractor fees and damaged customer satisfaction ratings. Preventive upkeep flips this dynamic by catching problems before they escalate into costly crises. Facilities managers who implement structured maintenance programs see reduced overhead, improved guest experiences, and better protection of their property investments. The True ROI of […]

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Before the First Bell: Stopping Mold Before Schools Reopen

By Tim Eyre, RestoPros Aug 20, 2026 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Aug 20, 2026

Empty schools can look quiet during summer break, but their roofs, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems remain active. With fewer people present to notice a musty odor, a stained ceiling tile, or water under a mechanical unit, a small moisture problem can spread for days or weeks. The U.S. Environmental Protection […]

The Most Expensive Facility Problem Is the One You Keep Fixing

By Palak Sheth, Konverge Digital Solutions Aug 19, 2026 FM Perspectives

Updated: Aug 19, 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.  Facility teams often know their problem assets long before the budget does. A rooftop unit that trips every few weeks, a loading dock leveler that repeatedly falls out of adjustment, or a washroom plumbing […]

The Building Whisperers Are Retiring. What Happens to What They Know?

By Chris Timmins, IOTech Systems Jul 27, 2026 FM Perspectives

Updated: Jul 27, 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.  If you manage a big portfolio of buildings, you know exactly who I’m talking about. These are the veteran engineers who can walk into a mechanical room, listen for half a minute, and immediately […]

What Facilities Teams Should Rethink About Industrial Insulation

By Feraas Alameh, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine May 7, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: May 7, 2026

Industrial facilities depend on effective thermal management to keep people safe, equipment running reliably, and energy use under control. For decades, jacketed insulation systems have been the default solution for managing surface temperatures on hot and cold process equipment—particularly in food and beverage environments where consistency, sanitation, and employee safety are closely linked. But as […]

Earth Day Tips for Making Facilities More Sustainable

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Apr 22, 2026 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Apr 22, 2026

Earth Day is a good reminder that facilities managers play an important role in managing environmental impact. Daily operational decisions can shape how sustainable a building is. Managers can use this holiday to develop a clear and practical plan to improve energy efficiency and support long-term environmental goals. Conduct a Facility-Wide Energy Audit An energy […]

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 […]