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2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for facilities managers as building performance standards (BPS) advance across key jurisdictions, specifically in the states of Colorado, Maryland, and Washington. These leaders play a vital role in shaping compliance strategies and driving long-term carbon and energy performance, transforming regulatory requirements into strategic investments that enhance […]
‘Tis the season for “best-of” lists! As 2025 comes to a close, we at Facilities Management Advisor take a look back at some of our most-read (and -watched) content of the year. The top 10 list covers key industry trends ranging from office space and security to tech and workforce issues. 1. Preparing for Gen […]
Although Santa is busy double-checking his Naughty or Nice List, he recently gifted Facilities Management Advisor an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at major upgrades planned for the North Pole! Learn more in this special holiday edition of our “Under Construction” series. Totaling 333 million Reindeer Bucks (nearly 1 billion U.S. dollars), the project aims to ensure […]
Is your school green enough to attract a growing group of eco-conscious students? The Princeton Review has released the 2026 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges—an online resource the company has published since 2010 for college applicants wanting to attend schools that foster a culture of environmental responsibility. Based primarily on the company’s surveys […]
The world’s climate clock is ticking, and the built environment stands at a crossroads. Buildings account for nearly 30% of global energy-related carbon emissions, making them both a challenge and an opportunity in the race to stave off the irreversible effects of climate change. At the same time, a new era is dawning, one where […]
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. New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) is often looked at as a hurdle for facilities managers and not as a strategic opportunity to improve for the future. As buildings over 25,000 square feet […]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is reconsidering plans to end the ENERGY STAR program, the New York Times reports. Marked by its well-known bright blue trademark logo, the ENERGY STAR label signifies government endorsement of energy efficient appliances, electronics and homes. The program is a public-private partnership administrated by the EPA with assistance from the […]
A building can feature every visible marker of sustainability—efficient HVAC, LED lighting, smart appliances and controls, even solar panels—and still fall short. How is this possible? The answer is often hidden just out of sight: Lurking in cracks and gaps throughout a building’s envelope and HVAC system, uncontrolled air leakage is silently undermining nearly every […]
Toronto, Canada, is one facility closer to meeting its ambitious sustainability goals. Officials have celebrated the launch of Toronto’s largest city-run child care center and first net-zero building. At 19,000 square feet, the Mount Dennis Early Learning and Child Care Center provides space for 98 children, including two infant rooms, three toddler rooms, and three […]
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, revealing a slowdown in global demand growth for sustainable buildings and a “concerning” lack of progress in carbon measurement across construction projects. The report, based on insight from more than 3,500 real estate and construction professionals across 36 countries, warns that momentum […]