2025 July
The renovation of a facility is always exciting, bringing with it the promise of a more pleasant and functional space. Before that updated facility can be unveiled, however, renovation projects typically generate quite a bit of debris. For facilities managers, it’s crucial to plan ahead for waste management.
2025 June
For facility managers overseeing diverse properties – from hospitals to educational institutions – the operational demands are constant. In the midst of managing various systems and services, it can be easy to underestimate the critical importance of a seemingly simple component: the kitchen exhaust system.
2025 June
The cleaning industry is entering a new era – one defined by innovation, automation, and AI. While much of the ongoing AI conversations center on finance, healthcare or manufacturing, its growing influence on facility solutions is helping to reshape how buildings are being cleaned, maintained and managed.
2025 June
Two months after opening, the W.E.B Du Bois library began spalling, a phenomenon where a building sheds brick chips. During the construction or renovation of any facility, either residential, commercial, or industrial, there is one important consideration that affects all parties – the type of covering required.
2025 May
In the ever-evolving landscape of electrical services, the journey towards condition monitoring represents a significant leap forward. Customers face challenges such as aging workforce and infrastructure, rising cost of energy and operation, and lack of transparency to the condition of key building systems.
2025 May
You never know what challenges might pop up in a facility maintenance professional’s day. It’s crucial for facility maintenance teams to possess a full suite of skills to address these challenges and ensure the facility runs smoothly. One of the best ways to develop those skills is through strategic cross-training.
2025 May
It’s never too late (or too early) to winterize! Facilities managers need to ensure that their backup power and heating systems can withstand freezing conditions. This article discusses some common challenges associated with cold weather and strategies for winterizing these systems to avoid those challenges.
2025 April
In recent years, renewable energy has surged in popularity. For many business owners, the initial costs of renewable energy projects can appear daunting. However, numerous financial incentives, including tax credits, are available to mitigate these expenses and encourage the adoption of sustainable practices.
2025 April
Burst pipes can quickly become a costly disruption, especially during cold weather. Vestibules, exterior walls, and ceilings are particularly vulnerable, as pipes in these locations are often uninsulated or semi-exposed. When temperatures drop, the risk of freezing increases, making preventive measures essential.
2025 April
More than ever facilities professionals need to operate, maintain and design structures efficiently, economically, safely, securely and green. One trend is the increasing use of automated guided vehicles in warehousing along with highly efficient storage structures such as innovatively designed cantilever racking.