Tag: Office space

How Tech Companies Are Reshaping the Workplace Amid the AI Race

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 31, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 31, 2025

Technology companies are strategically optimizing their real estate portfolios to free up capital for artificial intelligence (AI) investments while simultaneously enhancing workplace effectiveness. JLL’s “2025 Technology Spaces Report” explores how technology organizations are using data-driven strategies to balance cost optimization with innovation demands across office and specialized research spaces. “The race to lead in artificial […]

The Facilities Manager’s Playbook for Smarter, People-Centered Office Design

By Alexis Linton, Density Jul 29, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 29, 2025

If you’re looking after facilities in 2025, you’re not just managing square footage—you’re shaping the systems that power the workplace. With the move back to the office, businesses are re-evaluating how their spaces operate, not just how they look. Done right, smarter space planning can improve the in-office experience while also driving operational efficiency and […]

From Office to Ocean: Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution

By Tom Spillane, Vivreau Jul 18, 2025 FM Perspectives

Updated: Jul 24, 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. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located between California and Hawaii, is a floating monument to our collective inaction. It continues to grow, fed relentlessly by the 20 million tons of plastic waste that flow […]

Chicago Law Firm’s New Office Earns Top Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 11, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 11, 2025

Chicago-based law firm Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) announce that its newly built-out office achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The firm relocated to The Bell, a renovated Chicago landmark at 225 W. Randolph St., in May 2025 and said its […]

JLL Report: Workplace Strategies Shift as Hybrid Work Slows

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 8, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 8, 2025

In a dramatic swing that signals evolving corporate real estate (CRE) priorities, JLL’s 2025 Occupancy Planning Benchmark Report reveals portfolio optimization has surpassed cost-cutting as the primary focus for CRE leaders and office utilization has increased as organizations tighten policies on hybrid work. Improving space data accuracy and reporting; increasing employee presence on-site; and growing the use […]

The Evolution of Workplace Experience: Balancing Tech, Flexibility, and Human Needs

By Caitlin Kamm, Envoy Jun 18, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Jun 18, 2025

As organizations navigate post-pandemic work arrangements, the conversation has evolved beyond simple location preferences to deeper questions about how workplace experiences shape productivity, collaboration, and talent retention. Modern workplace strategists are rethinking fundamental assumptions about space utilization, technology integration, and generational preferences. As a result, the modern workplace is undergoing a profound transformation, and facilities […]

Office Aesthetics Matter—and That Includes Kitchen and Breakroom Cabinetry

By Bob DeGraff, N-Hance Jun 12, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 12, 2025

Office amenities take on wear and tear throughout the day, and over time, they can experience significant aesthetic breakdowns. This is true of workspaces, but it’s equally true of kitchens and breakrooms—areas that tend to see a lot of foot traffic from employees as they brew coffee, prepare their lunches, or simply seek a quick […]

Office Conversions and Demolitions to Outpace New Construction in 2025: CBRE

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 5, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 5, 2025

More office space will be removed from the U.S. market this year than added to it for the first time since at least 2018 and likely longer, providing another indicator of the market’s stabilization and nascent recovery, according to a new report from CBRE. CBRE’s analysis of office-market activity across the largest 58 U.S. markets […]

Smarter Maintenance, Healthier Restrooms: Survey Insights Fuel New Approaches to Washroom Design

By Kris Alderson, Bradley Company May 22, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 22, 2025

In an era when hygiene expectations are higher than ever, well-maintained commercial restrooms are no longer just a courtesy—they’re essential to public trust, operational efficiency, and brand image. According to Bradley’s 2025 Healthy Handwashing Survey, 71% of Americans say they are more likely to return and even spend more money at a business with a […]

Unlocking the Future of Commercial Facilities Through Occupancy Setbacks

By Sadiq Syed, Schneider Electric May 12, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: May 12, 2025

Commercial office building owners are racing to make their properties smarter, more resilient, and more adaptive. The drive for greater energy efficiency and occupant comfort is intensifying, fueled by the need to deliver rapid returns on investment while navigating rising electricity and operational costs. Supporting Net-Zero Goals Occupancy setbacks have been identified as a powerful […]