Tag: warehouse

How Smart Storage Design Can Improve Safety and Efficiency in Industrial Facilities

By Todd Timm, HDCI Storage Jun 16, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Industrial facilities are vulnerable to an assortment of challenges related to storage and layout. Rather than allowing these challenges to persist, facilities can address the most critical issues through strategic design decisions that enhance safety, efficiency, and overall performance. Quick remedies are a well-planned layout, good organization, and specialized storage solutions.  Optimize Warehouse Layouts  Poor warehouse layout design is the cause of many problems that might […]

How HVLS Fans Improve Workplace Comfort and Reduce Facility Costs

By Brianna Sapienza, LED Lighting Supply Jun 12, 2026 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Employee discomfort, rising energy bills, and an HVAC system that’s constantly working overtime are common challenges in large facilities, with poor air circulation being the leading factor. Facilities that incorporate HVLS (high-volume, low-speed) fans can balance temperatures, improve occupant comfort, and reduce operating costs without requiring infrastructure alterations. The HVAC Is Running, and the Space […]

Designing Warehouses Around the Human Element

By  Kevin Ledversis, Newcastle Systems May 21, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: May 21, 2026

Warehousing is evolving faster than ever. Rising e-commerce demand, tightening labor markets, and increasing pressure to move higher product volumes in less time have pushed facilities to accelerate technology adoption. By 2027, an estimated 26% of warehouses are expected to be partly automated, yet in the race toward efficiency, many operators risk missing a critical […]

Back to Basics: Contractor and Temporary Worker Safety

By Guy Burdick, Contributing Writer Apr 24, 2026 Back to Basics

Updated: Apr 24, 2026

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Many workplaces are staffed by workers with different employers—a host company, contractors, and staffing agencies. If you own or operate a facility, you have complete responsibility for the health and safety of your own employees and a […]

Common Overhead Door Failures That Create Safety and Compliance Risks 

By Justin Alquist, Alpha Overhead Doors Apr 6, 2026 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Apr 7, 2026

Industrial facilities management isn’t just about keeping the lights on; it’s about ensuring the heavy machinery overhead doesn’t become a hindrance to safety or compliance. In high-traffic warehouses and logistics hubs, commercial doors serve as the primary gateways for revenue, yet they remain one of the most overlooked mechanical assets on the balance sheet. When these massive steel barriers fail, the impact goes beyond repair costs. Breakdowns can lead to […]

Infrared Heaters Need Springtime Maintenance to Prevent Winter Failures

By Jamie Tuinstra, Modine Manufacturing Mar 17, 2026 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Mar 17, 2026

As winter turns to spring, facilities teams have their work cut out from them transitioning from heat to cooling, ensuring their centralized HVAC system is properly serviced and ready for sustained use. Before shifting all their attention to cooling needs, though, facilities managers should also be mindful of end-of-season maintenance requirements for their heating solutions. […]

Which Countries Are LEED-ing the Way on Green Buildings?

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 2, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 2, 2026

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the independent body that administers LEED certifications, have announced their annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED ranking outside the United States for 2025. While the U.S. remains the […]

Adapting Warehousing for Sustainability 

By Nate Chenenko, Ducker Carlisle Sep 5, 2025 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Sep 5, 2025

In supply chain management, the term “outbound” typically refers to all activities that take place after manufacturing is complete. While some organizations label this phase as distribution or logistics, it fundamentally involves the movement of finished goods to customers. Traditionally, the two main priorities in managing the outbound supply chain are controlling costs and maintaining […]

Back to Basics: How to Select and Maintain High-Performance Roof Systems

By Tanner Duer, FiberTite Aug 6, 2025 Back to Basics

Updated: Aug 6, 2025

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Roof systems play an essential role in waterproofing a commercial building’s envelope. As part of the comprehensive roof system, single-ply roof membranes serve as the first line of defense against the elements, protecting critical equipment in warehouses, […]

Adidas and OSHA Reach Settlement Over Warehouse Hazards

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 13, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 13, 2025

Athletic apparel and shoemaker Adidas America Inc. and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have reached a settlement agreement that requires the company to pay $235,000 in fines and implement enhanced safety measures at multiple facilities. The agreement comes after OSHA conducted a 2024 follow-up inspection at an Adidas warehouse in upstate New York. […]