Category: Maintenance and Operations

Sustainable Waste Solutions: Practical Strategies for Facilities Management

By Perry Moss, Quest Resource Management Group Mar 25, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Mar 25, 2025

Facilities managers play a vital role in advancing sustainability and minimizing waste within commercial and industrial environments while managing tight budgets. As the demand for sustainable practices grows, managers must identify cost-effective waste management solutions that do not compromise financial stability. Innovative approaches can significantly enhance environmental stewardship while ensuring fiscal responsibility. According to the […]

How Data Center FMs Can Create More Profitable and Sustainable Operations 

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer Mar 24, 2025 Data Centers

Updated: Mar 25, 2025

The data center industry is expected to reach $517 billion by 2030, fueling AI, the Internet of Things, Big Data, and everyday business transactions. As the industry expands, facilities managers will be among the most needed roles. These opportunities abound, but so do the complex infrastructure challenges that keep data center facilities running. To stay […]

Back to Basics: Ergonomic Hazards and Workplace Solutions

By G Hatfield Mar 21, 2025 Back to Basics

Updated: Mar 21, 2025

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Ergonomics is defined by OSHA as “fitting a job to a person,” and it can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). MSDs affect the muscles, nerves, […]

The ASCE 2025 Report Card Is Coming: A Final Exam with No Quizzes

By Jennifer Perkins, Brightly Software Mar 20, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 20, 2025

Since 2001, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released the ASCE Report Card to assess the condition of the United States’ infrastructure, assigning a letter grade based on its condition and the investments needed for improvement. However, since its inception, grades have struggled to get out of the D range, although the 2021 […]

Report Highlights Workplace Tech Challenges Amid Rise in Office Attendance

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 19, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 19, 2025

New research found that 34% of businesses plan to increase the number of in-office days in 2025. This trend is prompting enterprises to enhance their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-platform data analytics to better manage workplace occupancy and ensure a balanced employee experience throughout the workweek. That’s according to Eptura’s latest annual Workplace […]

The Ultimate Checklist for Springtime Facility Maintenance

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer Mar 18, 2025 Flooring

Updated: Mar 18, 2025

Springtime is synonymous with starting fresh with cleaning and maintenance. It’s an important transition time to clean the slate for the facilities you manage, address issues caused by winter, and prepare for hotter months ahead. There are many things to consider as you prepare your facility for spring, inside and out. This article will help […]

The Future of the Buildings Industry: 5 Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

By Brent Lowe & Michael Westerfield, Acuity Brands Mar 17, 2025 Data Centers

Updated: Mar 17, 2025

The commercial building management industry is poised for transformation as advanced technologies and data-driven insights redefine building management. Mastering these resources is more critical than ever, considering that 80% of buildings operating in cities today are expected to still exist in 2050. Facilities management is increasingly a strategic area for organizations. However, facilities managers, whether […]

Hybrid Lighting Controls: A Symphony of Wired and Wireless Technologies

By Martin Mercier, Cooper Lighting Solutions Mar 14, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 14, 2025

The world of lighting control has entered a new era, blending the strengths of wired and wireless technologies into hybrid solutions. This approach delivers flexibility, energy efficiency, scalability, and ease of maintenance—meeting the diverse needs of modern buildings and their occupants. But what exactly is hybrid lighting control, and why is it gaining traction in […]

Report Finds Most Commercial Building Leaders Are Embracing AI

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 13, 2025 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 13, 2025

A whopping 84% of commercial building decision-makers plan to increase their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the next year to help them improve security, streamline energy management, and integrate predictive maintenance. That’s according to a recent study from Honeywell, which polled over 250 U.S. building managers and senior decision-makers across building types, including offices, […]

Americans Weigh in on Most Preferred Restroom Upgrades

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 13, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 13, 2025

What if public restrooms in the United States implemented some changes? For example, in busy locations like airports, parks, tourist attractions, concerts, and sporting events, what if a monitor outside the washroom could show how many stalls are available? Or, what if people paid a small entrance fee to guarantee that the restroom was clean and well […]