Tag: Office space

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 […]

A CRE Readiness Plan as Companies Enforce Return-to-Office Policies

By Ben Reinberg, Alliance Consolidated Group of Cos. Apr 23, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Apr 24, 2025

Office vacancy rates have climbed sharply in the wake of the pandemic as many firms downsized office space due to remote work. Nationally, the United States office vacancy rate hovered around the high teens by late 2023 (nearly 17%–20%, up from roughly 9% pre-pandemic)​. Major city centers have been hit especially hard. These elevated vacancies […]

From Mandates to Meaning: How Facilities Managers Can Reshape Today’s Workplace

By Carolyn Voelkening, Appspace Apr 21, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 21, 2025

There’s no denying that improving the employee experience is complex and even challenging for many organizations—further complicated by the surge in return-to-office (RTO) mandates. As we’ve seen in various news reports, mandates don’t operate in a vacuum. While employers continue to push for in-office presence, team members across all geographies and industries have their own […]

Is It Time to Ditch Hot Desking in the Office?

By Anay Patel, Envoy Apr 18, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 18, 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. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the modern office. It is an ongoing journey to define today’s workplace, and many companies navigating this path have turned to hot desking, a practice where employees are […]

Top Trends and Challenges for the Commercial Cleaning Industry in 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 8, 2025 Human Resources

Updated: Apr 8, 2025

Following the mass work-from-home movement triggered by COVID-19, office spaces are filling up again. In fact, a recent report found that 73% of companies with return-to-office (RTO) policies are expected to require three or more days in the office by the end of 2025. In light of this, the commercial cleaning industry is on track for […]

Hybrid Lighting Controls: A Symphony of Wired and Wireless Technologies

By Martin Mercier, Cooper Lighting Solutions Mar 14, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 14, 2025

The world of lighting control has entered a new era, blending the strengths of wired and wireless technologies into hybrid solutions. This approach delivers flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability, and ease of maintenance—meeting the diverse needs of modern buildings and their occupants. But what exactly is hybrid lighting control, and why is it gaining traction in […]