In-Depth Articles

These feature stories include coverage of the issues faced by facility managers, case studies from the facility manager’s perspective, and special reports.



Human-Centric Workplace Design

Human-Centric Workplace Design

In the post-pandemic era, designers and architects are taking a more mindful approach to workplace design.
Maintenance And Repair Talent Shortages

Overcoming Maintenance And Repair Talent Shortages

See how field service management (FSM) software can help mitigate maintenance and repair talent shortages.
outdoor lighting

Protecting The Night For People And The Environment

Excessive and poorly controlled outdoor lighting can have detrimental effects on plants and animals, as well as people.
electric vehicles

How Large Buildings Can Fuel The EV Revolution

It's critical that large facilities and buildings do their part to enable more affordable and greener charging of electric vehicles.
interior lighting

Finding The (Right) Light

Lighting influences productivity, and directly impacts a building’s overall energy consumption. Elevate interior spaces with some of the latest innovations in lighting.
Digital Twins Facility Maintenance

Digital Twins And Facility Maintenance

Digital twins can significantly improve predictive facility maintenance in 2023.
water heating equipment

To Repair Or Replace

Many water heating equipment breakdowns can be prevented with routine maintenance.
Office Trends

Observing Office Trends

Spaces for creative group work and individual quiet work have the greatest impact on space effectiveness and experience.
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3 Ways To Optimize Office Spaces

Facility managers can create office environments that enhance wellness, comfort, and sustainability.
Building Enclosure Upgrades

Budgeting For Building Enclosure Upgrades 

Facility managers have to carefully prioritize which repairs to focus on first.
plumbing systems

Developing A Plumbing Work Plan

Evaluate what steps it takes to ensure plumbing systems are running efficiently and effectively.
school environment

Getting “Schooled” In Indoor Air Quality

BridgePrep Academy Charter Schools took several measures to create a safe, healthy indoor school environment for students and staff.
manufacturers productivity

4 Steps To Maximize Productivity And Employee Safety

Here are four people-centric steps manufacturers can take to maximize productivity without sacrificing safety.
Mass Notification

Managing Mass Notification

Mass notification solutions leverage existing communication tools and tie components together in a single interface.
building resiliency

Maintaining A Resilient Building

Given the state of climate change, along with an increased focus on building safety and security, building resiliency is more top of mind than ever.
carbon emissions

Powering A Greener Future

As people become more aware of the negative impact of carbon emissions, organizations have stepped up to do their part for the environment.
Obstruction Lights

Selecting Dependable Obstruction Lights

For a building’s safety and compliance, facility managers need to explore options for obstruction lighting.
Physical Security

Planning For Protection

A security expert discusses some of the most important security concerns for facility executives in 2022.
Identity Technology

7 Trends Driven By Security And Identity Technology

Digital transformation and modernization are reshaping the security and identity landscape.
Hospitality Customer Service

How To Make Hospitality Customer Service Shine

To stand out from the competition, hospitality managers need to go the extra mile to make sure guests feel valued.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

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