2026 January
Facilities team members know as well as anybody that preventative maintenance isn’t a one-time initiative – it’s a dynamic life cycle. It’s important for preventative maintenance plans to reflect the natural evolution of facilities. One area where that dynamic focus can be most prominent is in employee training.
2026 January
In modern facilities, the door opening has evolved from a simple passageway into a critical point of control for safety, security, and building efficiency. Advances in electrified hardware and access control have transformed openings into connected, intelligent components within the broader security ecosystem.
2026 January
Facility management looks very different than it did even a few years ago. Building owners face new daily challenges, requirements and expectations while engaging new innovations and technologies to elevate building performance. This article explores five trends shaping the future of building management.
2025 December
When it comes to building a sustainable energy future, there are two sides to the equation: generation and demand. While most of the attention has been placed on producing more clean power, there’s an equally powerful opportunity in reducing consumption – particularly in HVAC systems.
2025 December
Plumbing problems have a way of showing up at the worst possible time; a single leak or clog can disrupt building operations. For facilities with older systems, proactive maintenance is the most effective way to prevent those emergencies, extend equipment life, and keep operations running smoothly.
2025 December
Hydronic heating has a long history of innovation in the boiler industry. However, as the market rapidly evolves toward more sustainable practices, there is an increasing focus on technologies such as air-to-water heat pumps and dual-fuel systems to meet growing demand for decarbonization.
2025 November
As safety standards tighten, facility managers face growing pressure to document compliance more rigorously and transparently. What used to be occasional audits have become recurring obligations. In today’s risky environments, where liability and public safety are non-negotiable, there is little room for error.
2025 November
At the factories that produce materials essential to the nation, supply chain issues have continued to accelerate since 2020. However, plant managers may not realize that the industry experienced even greater disruptions in 2024 than in previous years. What’s the leading cause of these disruptions? Factory fires.
2025 November
One of the most challenging situations facility managers may encounter is walking into their buildings on a Monday morning and finding a pipe burst over the weekend, flooding a large area of carpets. The longer a carpet has experienced water damage, the more difficult it will likely be to clean and restore the carpet.
2025 October
The return to office shift is well underway. Employees across many industries are returning to offices – both full time and hybrid. The shift is creating a complex landscape for facility managers – balancing fluctuating occupancy rates and meeting evolving workplace expectations, all while dealing with budget realities.