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.
2025 October
Rising energy costs and tariff-driven price increases are impacting profit margins across commercial and industrial sectors. While facility managers face mounting pressure to cut operational expenses, one strategic investment continues to deliver exceptional returns: converting to LED light fixtures.
2025 October
Facilities are under pressure to reduce emissions as decarbonization targets tighten across many areas. For many facilities, a full replacement of mechanical systems, like boiler systems, just isn’t feasible. Fortunately, a growing number of facilities are finding that targeted retrofits are a viable alternative.
2025 September
AI and smart building technologies are emerging as essential tools for people-first facility management, which can be a key differentiator for manufacturers looking to recruit factory talent. Understanding how to utilize AI tools for capturing and processing facility data effectively is a must to leverage its benefits.
2025 September
The landscape of property management is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology. Facility managers must keep pace with shifting management rules and regulations, adopt innovative space utilization strategies, and ensure real estate portfolios are agile enough to adapt to future demands.
2025 September
With hybrid work now the norm rather than the exception, organizations around the world are rethinking not just how work gets done, but where it gets done. This shift has upended long-held assumptions about office design, space utilization, and the metrics used to define productivity in the workplace.
2025 August
Overlooking compliance issues isn’t just an administrative misstep; it can lead to hefty fines, legal trouble and safety hazards. Many facility managers assume they’re covered until an audit reveals otherwise. By proactively addressing compliance gaps, facilities can create safer, more efficient environments.