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Editor’s note: This is the second article in a two-part series. The first article is available here. Part I of this series covered water management regulations and infection prevention at senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. In addition to controlling pathogens and reducing the risk of infections in showers and other points-of-use, […]
Editor’s note: This is the first article is a two-part series. The second article will publish on September 21. Few environments house more medically vulnerable individuals than senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Across the United States, approximately 32,000 assisted living communities provide housing and supportive services for an estimated 1.3 million […]
With so many pressing challenges facing the world today, the worsening drought crisis in the United States deserves far more attention. As of late May 2026, more than half the country was experiencing drought conditions. Data shows that roughly 51% of the United States, including Puerto Rico, and about 61% of the contiguous forty-eight states […]
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. As artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates the construction of data centers, utilities are rapidly investing in energy infrastructure, including new power generation, transmission lines, and grid upgrades, to keep pace with the surge in energy […]
Water systems are among the most essential—and least visible—components of any facility. Pipes, valves, pumps, and recirculation loops work quietly behind walls and below floors, delivering water for sanitation, heating, cooling, and daily operations. Because these systems often function behind the scenes, they tend to receive less attention than HVAC or electrical systems—until a failure […]
It is the responsibility of manufacturing leadership to refine processes, make them leaner, and lower their facility’s carbon footprint—and to do that, they’ll need the help of facilities managers. Many conventional practices have become so embedded in the sector that their wastefulness is overlooked. It is time to think critically about how these procedures impact […]
Facilities managers looking for high-impact sustainability upgrades are turning to an often-overlooked fixture: the urinal. The shift toward waterless urinals, specifically, appears to be gaining momentum across commercial real estate, education, and healthcare sectors. This is because managers are under increased pressure to reduce water usage, trim utility expenses, and meet growing environmental compliance standards. […]
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 […]
Facilities managers know all too well the high cost of inefficiency—how anything from a lack of insulation to a poorly maintained HVAC system can lead to compounding utility costs. Inefficiency isn’t just about energy, though—it also encompasses water waste. And one of the most common sources of water waste is undetected, unaddressed leaking. Leaks can […]
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 world is increasingly focused on water sustainability, recognizing its urgent and vital role in protecting human well-being, ecosystems, and economic development. This increased focus must, as we will discuss below, also apply to […]