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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 […]

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 […]

How to Map All Water & Gas Valves in a Building Fast

This article outlines a structured seven-day approach to mapping all water and gas valves within a building to improve emergency response, maintenance […]

Facility Insights Live: Lessons, Challenges and the Path to 2026

In this year-end reflection webinar hosted by David Trask, facility leaders from higher education, healthcare, and professional sports discuss the operational challenges […]

The Real Pressures Facility Leaders Are Facing In 2026

This blog explores the growing pressures facility leaders face in 2026 as institutional knowledge disappears, documentation becomes fragmented, and access to critical […]

Stadiums Run On More Than Steel & Systems

This article examines the operational realities of stadium facilities management, where long periods of inactivity are followed by intense, high-demand events. It […]

When Severe Weather Hits, Facilities Teams Can’t Wait for Information

Severe weather events highlight the critical role facilities teams play in maintaining safe and operational environments under rapidly changing conditions. The article […]

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 […]

From Codes to Compliance: NFPA Standards for Facility Managers

Facility managers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of their buildings, occupants, and operations. In this episode, Brent Ward, owner […]

Emergency Preparedness for Schools: How Instant Access to Facility Information Improves Response Times

K-12 schools face significant emergency preparedness challenges, from floods and power outages to equipment failures that delay response times. Many schools still […]