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IAQ for Virginia Schools

A new law will take effect in all Virginia schools starting July 1, 2025, to initiate Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) inspections and […]

FAQs on Virginia Law on Indoor Air Quality; Inspection and Evaluation

Starting July 1, 2025, Virginia public schools must verify that their HVAC systems meet ventilation standards. This includes installing permanent airflow measurement […]

Ensure Long-Term Ventilation Operation and IAQ in Virginia Schools

With Virginia’s new law requiring ventilation verification every 4 years starting July 1, 2025, it’s time for HVAC professionals and school leaders […]

Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Facility Managers

Every day, critical infrastructure is under siege with about 1.2 million cyberattacks per day. For facility managers, that means cybersecurity isn’t just […]

Unveiling the Key Benefits of Connected Mechanical Service

Connected mechanical service revolutionizes maintenance by leveraging technology for proactive maintenance, cost improvement, enhanced asset performance, and remote diagnostics. This approach helps […]

The Evolution of Mechanical Services: A Connected Approach for the Future

The mechanical service industry is evolving from traditional maintenance to a connected approach, leveraging real-time data and advanced analytics to enhance reliability, […]

What Problems Connected Mechanical Service Agreements Can Solve For You

Connected mechanical service agreements (CMSAs) utilize real-time data, proactive maintenance, and remote monitoring to reduce equipment downtime, cut maintenance costs, and improve […]

Key Considerations for Choosing Connected Mechanical Service

When choosing connected mechanical service agreements, businesses should consider system compatibility, robust data security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness to enhance asset performance, reduce […]

The Importance of Connected Buildings When Addressing a Skilled Labor Shortage

Connected buildings help businesses address the skilled labor shortage by providing valuable data that enhances operational efficiency and allows remote management of […]

5 Areas Where Your Building Might Be Failing Behind

Connected buildings, equipped with advanced building automation systems, offer significant competitive advantages by optimizing energy use, enhancing cybersecurity, and creating more comfortable, […]

Fixing the Closeout Breakdown in Construction & Maintenance in Healthcare

Hospitals never stop moving—renovations, expansions, and equipment upgrades are constant, all while patient care continues around the clock. When closeout documents are […]

Why CMMS Alone Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Gap in Facility Operations

This blog explores the limitations of relying solely on a CMMS for facility operations. It reveals how missing access to crucial building […]

Navigating AI and Technology in FM

Host Edward Wagoner sits down with Peter Ankerstjerne, CEO of Planon, to discuss his journey as a global influencer in facility management, […]

Adapting to Extreme Heat: Challenges & Solutions for FMs

Tom Ryckaert speaks with Christa Dodoo and Eleni Myrivili about how rising urban temperatures affect facility management, highlighting the role of retrofits, […]

How to Invite an Elected Official to Speak at an Event

Use these five tips to connect with your legislators, get them to speak at your next event and make sure your voice […]

Leadership, Mentoring & Workplace Strategy

In this engaging conversation, Wayne Whitzell and Katerina Karasyova explore the multifaceted world of facilities management, focusing on the importance of professional […]

Your Guide to Secure High Hygiene Standards in Offices

Facility managers must create healthy workplaces by ensuring proper equipment, products, and cleaning protocols that address hygiene standards and infection concerns. This […]

Reimagining Your Public Restrooms: A Practical Guide

Restrooms play a critical but often overlooked role in business success, where improved hygiene enhances user experience, reputation, sustainability, and performance. This […]

Cleaner airports, better business

Airports face growing challenges in maintaining cleanliness amid heightened post-pandemic hygiene expectations, putting added pressure on facility managers. This whitepaper explores how […]

Promoting hand hygiene with behavioral change

This whitepaper introduces a strategic model developed by three scientists to drive cultural change in hand hygiene through system change, education, reminders […]

Snap Out of It: Why Workplaces Need a Wake-Up Call

In today’s episode host Edward Wagoner interviews Kay Sargent, who was recently named an IFMA Global FM Influencer and is the Director […]