2026 June
Cabinetry design has always balanced form and function, but that balance is leaning decisively toward minimalist solutions. Influenced heavily by European trends, designers in North America are embracing sleek, handle-free drawers and doors that create uninterrupted visual planes in office environments.
2026 June
Today’s healthcare facilities are evolving into smarter environments that are deeply attuned to patient experience. As a result, technology is now tightly woven throughout operational workflows. As healthcare facilities continue to advance, these critical spaces need comprehensive fire safety solutions.
2026 June
Nearly 60 percent of school buildings were constructed before the LEED program debuted, according to NCES. Not only does this portray the aging infrastructure of the nation’s schools, but it also adds context to their inability to meet operational efficiency benchmarks developed by green initiatives like LEED.
2026 May
Flooring is without question one of the most expensive investments a building owner or manager will make. But problems can occur when an “up-down” moisture problem occurs. This is when moisture flows from the top of the floor and seeps down through seams, grout, and junctures to the surface below.
2026 May
When paired with HVLS fans (high volume low speed fans), LED lighting systems deliver greater overall energy savings, improved thermal comfort levels, and long-term product performance. This makes it a smart investment in warehouses, manufacturing spaces, and other high-ceiling environments.
2026 May
What does it really mean for a playground to be inclusive? Modern thinking draws a clear distinction between accessibility and inclusivity. Accessibility focuses on physical structures – clear paths, usable equipment, and necessary accommodations. Inclusivity, by contrast, is rooted in experience and culture.
2026 April
Data center cooling systems are designed using equipment to cool the servers inside the building, working with equipment outside the building to reject the heat. As one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world, data centers are changing how we develop new cooling technology at a record pace.
2026 April
As buildings become smarter and more reliant on digital systems, maintenance strategies are evolving too. We’re seeing a major shift from traditional reactive maintenance toward predictive and condition-based maintenance models that leverage data and analytics to increase reliability and reduce costs.
2026 April
Environmental regulations continue to evolve and tighten around NOx emissions. A facility’s emissions profile now directly influences whether or not it can renew operating permits without triggering additional controls. For many facilities, the burner is a key factor in a plant’s long-term sustainability.
2026 March
Winter weather isn’t a question of if: It’s when. It’s only a matter of time before a storm shows up and facilities teams are asked to keep buildings safe, open, and functioning. Facilities teams should incorporate routine pre-season inspections and verify that critical equipment is tested ahead of severe weather.