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.



acoustic solutions

Acoustic Solutions: The Impact Of Sound In Schools

By effectively managing noise levels, acoustic solutions can enhance communication, increase productivity, and improve student and teacher success.
Paper Products

How Sustainable Are Your Paper Products?

Offering sustainable paper products that help create a healthier environment can increase consumers’ brand loyalty.
retail safety

It’s The Holiday Season: Retail Workers Are Worried About Personal Safety

Retail workers report that petty theft , grab-and-run incidents, and hostile customer interactions have increased in their stores over the past year.

Study Shares Seven Essential Factors For High-Performing Teams

The study provides business leaders with insights into identifying significant contributors connected to high-performing teams.
skilled workers

70% Of Skilled Workers Eager For Diverse Tools, Survey Finds

The NFPA's Trends Survey reveals employee sentiment around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the job site.
Aloft Denver Downtown Hotel Renovation

Aloft Denver Downtown Reopens After $3M Makeover

After serving as a community resource during the pandemic, this hip Mile High City hotel reopened with a brand new look.
Digital Twins Manufacturing

Will Digital Twins Revolutionize Manufacturing?

By harnessing the power of digital twins, manufacturers can enhance product development, optimize production processes, and drive operational efficiency, finds Info-Tech Research Group.
Smart Charging Solutions, Legrand EV Charger

Legrand’s Smart Charging Solutions: Revolutionizing Electric Mobility

Designed for facility owners and fleet managers, the Legrand EV Charger allows for remote monitoring, user authentication, and data analysis.
legacy phone lines

Legacy Phone Lines Are Draining Your Profits

Copper wire phone lines supporting emergency devices are being phased out while draining your profits. How will you stop the leak?
Better Climate Challenge Road Show

Better Climate Challenge Road Show: New Episodes Released Today!

In the newly released second season of its Better Climate Challenge Road Show, the Department of Energy visits Cleveland to highlight decarbonization in action.
Healthcare Workplace Safety

Medical Waste Management Is Critical To Patient Care

New healthcare workplace safety report raises concern over proper medical waste management and safety within healthcare organizations.
Retrofitting Commercial Buildings, ACEEE

What’s The Biggest Barrier To Retrofitting Commercial Buildings?

ACEEE examines how conflicting interests in the commercial real estate industry prevent more significant energy efficiency investment, and identifies strategies for utilities to drive energy savings.
Electrification And Green Building

Free This Month! Electrification And Green Building

Each month in 2023, USGBC offers one free green building education course. For December, the free course provides an overview of the benefits of electrification for green builders.
facility manager

Transitioning Into The Facility Management Field

To successfully transition employees into a facility management role, work is require from both organizations and individuals.

[VIDEO] Case Study | Globalworth and Honeywell Forge for Buildings

Building owners face a dilemma – how to prioritize sustainable renewable energy while providing a people-centric environment in a cost-effective way. See how Globalworth leveraged Honeywell Forge in Romania and Poland to meet their goals.
Grand Rapids Ice Arena

Grand Rapids Ice Arena Lands Partnership With Yanmar

In its hometown of Grand Rapids, MN, Yanmar CE North America scores naming rights of a community arena used for ice hockey and figure skating. 
Johnson Controls

DOE Grant To Boost Johnson Controls’ U.S. Heat Pump Manufacturing

Updated Johnson Controls plants will produce an estimated 200,000 residential, commercial and industrial heat pumps combined – a production increase of 200%.
Resilient Sustainable Facilities

Three Key Priorities For More Resilient, Sustainable Facilities

New report from JLL outlines three key factors that should be prioritized to create a more resilient and sustainable built environment.
TSA, Explosives Detection Canine

2024 TSA Canine Calendar Spotlights 15 Protective Pups

The annual TSA Canine Calendar honors the more than 1,000 explosives detection dogs that protect transportation facilities across the U.S.
modern office

What To Look For In A Workspace Booking Solution

To find the right workspace booking solution for your company's needs, facility managers need to know what features to look for.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

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).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.