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Why Deferred Maintenance has Become a Business Risk

This ABM Perspectives white paper explores how deferred facility maintenance can evolve from an operational issue into a broader business risk. It […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How FMs Can Compare HVAC Replacement Bids Before Award

A practical guide for facility managers reviewing multiple HVAC replacement bids before award. The article explains how to compare scope, exclusions, controls, […]

How to Train the Human Workforce of Tomorrow

How to Train the Human (and Machine) Workforce of Tomorrow explores how the future of facility management depends on the successful integration […]

Alert Fatigue Is Not Awareness

This article provides a practical checklist to help facility leaders evaluate whether equipment and environmental alerts are creating usable visibility, clear accountability, […]