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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 […]

When Documentation Fails, Facility Operations Pay the Price

Construction documentation doesn’t stop being valuable when a project is complete—it becomes essential to day-to-day facility operations. This article explores how incomplete […]

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 […]

Why AI Alone Won't Prepare Your Workforce for the Future

Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace, but technology is only part of the equation. Matt Tucker and Jessica Schmidt explore how leaders […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]