Topics

The primary disciplines of facility management—building envelope & exteriors, construction & retrofits, energy, environment, facility management, interiors, safety, security, technology—along with other important topics are included in this section.



Building Automation Products

Building Automation: Products To Make Facility Management Easier

These building automation products help facility managers monitor energy usage, air quality, cybersecurity and more.
School Security

Keeping Schools Safe With High Performance Windows, Doors

New website highlights innovative glass solutions that create secure, yet welcoming, learning environments.
Fire Safety

5 Critical Parts Of Fire Safety

Explore commonly overlooked elements when it comes to fire safety and prevention.

Laying The Foundation For Success

Dawn Borden discusses her experience as a facility manager and her current role working alongside facilities as a project manager.
smart spaces

Six Game-Changing Trends For Smart Spaces

Six major trends tied to the growing automation of smart spaces will develop in 2024, all sharing the watchwords of “sustainable efficiency.”
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).
Baptist Health Care Pensacola Florida

Climate-Resilient Healthcare Design: Five Key Strategies

Baptist Health Care followed these steps to fortify its new Pensacola, Florida medical campus from natural disasters.
Excel Dryer workplace Expansion

Excel Dryer Creates Healthy, Sustainable Workplace Of The Future

Guided by the WELL Building Standard, Excel Dryer aimed to merge beauty, health, wellness and sustainability into its renewed workplace.
April 2024 Issue

Facility Executive April 2024 Issue

The April 2024 issue explores business continuity. Plus, fire safety, managing FM teams, ADA compliance, and more.
facility management team, CREW, UG2

The Secret To Managing Diverse FM Teams

A facility management team that is not effectively managed cannot deliver the services your organization needs.
Generative AI

New Study: How Talent Leaders Feel About GenAI

New research from the University of Phoenix and Executive Networks highlights how talent leaders can maximize positive impacts of GenAI.
budget

Reducing Your Facility Costs: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Budget

Maximizing the stretch of your dollars and minimizing unexpected costs will be critical to maintaining your facility's budget.
public restroom facilities

Have You Encountered A Lovely Lavatory?

Don't stall: Now until June 14 the search is on for America’s Best Restroom of 2024!
eclipse, NASA

Watch The Total Solar Eclipse With NASA, No Matter Where You Are

Here's how NASA is making it possible to watch Monday's total solar eclipse — safely — no matter where you are. (If you're in Irving, TX, you might also get a slice of the World's Largest Moon Pie.)
New Jersey Earthquake

4.8 Earthquake Shakes East Coast: Strongest In 250 Years

From Maryland to Maine, communities unaccustomed to temblors felt the earth move beneath their feet this morning. Here are 15 helpful hints on how to check your facilities for earthquake damage.
AI in Facilities Management

Special Issue: Harnessing The Power Of Data

Data-driven facilities are embracing AI and other technologies to set up for future success.
LEED v5

Have Feedback On LEED v5? Share Your Thoughts With USGBC

Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration
heat pump

DOE Initiative To Accelerate Heat Pump Manufacturing And Adoption

The new DOE initiative aims to bring more efficient, rooftop heat pump technologies to market as soon as 2027.
higher education facilities

Investments In Higher Education Facilities On The Rise

Higher education institutions increased investments in campus buildings by more than 26% in 2023, according to Gordian's new State of Facilities in Higher Education report.
workforce development

April’s Free USGBC Course: Workforce Development

Each month in 2024, USGBC will offer free green building education courses. April's focus is on workforce development.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and 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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