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After The Collapse: Why Building Documentation Is Vital to Emergency Response

When emergencies strike, access to accurate building documentation can significantly impact response and recovery efforts. This article explores how construction records, renovation […]

Avoid The Void: Continuity Confidence Starts With Capturing Critical Knowledge

As experienced facilities professionals retire or move on, organizations risk losing decades of valuable institutional knowledge. This article explores why documenting critical […]

How Facility Managers Can Earn a Seat at the Decision-Making Table

Facility management teams are often expected to solve problems they didn’t create while operating with limited influence over key decisions. In this […]

Stadium & Event Facilities Management Checklist

Help your facilities team prepare for every event with confidence. This Stadium & Event Facilities Management Checklist covers key steps for pre-event […]

Rethinking the Ceiling Plane as an Energy Asset

This editorial examines how the Swinerton Builders office renovation transformed the ceiling plane into a high-performance operational asset using phase change material […]

The Hidden Costs of Aging Buildings

Older buildings often develop hidden issues that can lead to costly repairs, safety risks, and operational disruptions if left unchecked. This preventive […]

The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era

AI is changing more than technology. Peter Hinssen and Mikis Waschl discuss why facility management leaders must rethink business models, digital strategies […]

Commercial Mold Risk After Deferred Maintenance: What FMs Should Track Before It Becomes a Capital Problem

Moisture problems often become capital problems only after they have already become documentation problems. This article gives facility managers a practical framework […]

Wildfires Have Renewed Focus on IAQ & Building Operation Strategies

Wildfire smoke can affect indoor air quality far beyond active fire zones. This article explores practical HVAC strategies including ventilation, filtration, airflow […]

Mastering Energy Management in a Disrupted Market

Host Dean Stanberry sits down with Gabe Phillips to discuss how facility managers can navigate today’s increasingly complex energy landscape. They explore […]