World Water Day: Why collaboration is key for better water management

World Water Day: Why collaboration is key for better water management

Efficient water management has become increasingly more important in the UK, particularly in commercial settings, with the Environment Agency warning of potential water shortages in England by 2050 This World Water Day (22 March), Angela Nilsson, Divisional Managing Director (Service) at Stuart Turner Group, is discussing why a comprehensive approach, which includes strategic planning, enhanced…

Back to Basics: Ergonomic Hazards and Workplace Solutions

Back to Basics: Ergonomic Hazards and Workplace Solutions

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Ergonomics is defined by OSHA as “fitting a job to a person,” and it can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase productivity, and reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). MSDs affect the muscles, nerves,…

How Building Owners Can Guard Against Growing Cyber Risks

How Building Owners Can Guard Against Growing Cyber Risks

Reliance on technology is growing, but many construction firms are vulnerable to cyberattacks. For years, the construction industry has been viewed as something of a dinosaur when it comes to leveraging technology. While others used emerging technological capabilities to transform, construction didn’t. It has paid the price in flagging productivity growth (floundering at 1 percent…

How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration

How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration

EV charging represents a significant investment, making it essential to carefully plan how charging stations can be incorporated. To successfully integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging into a healthcare facility’s infrastructure, facility managers must take a forward-thinking approach. EV charging represents a significant investment of both time and resources, making it essential to carefully plan how…

Coast Guards Maintenance Backlog Jumps $4.5 Billion in Three Years

Coast Guards Maintenance Backlog Jumps $4.5 Billion in Three Years

$7 billion backlog estimate is likely understated as hundreds of infrastructure projects still lack cost estimates.   March 21, 2025 The hits just keep coming for federal facilities. First, the General Services Administration (GSA) caused a national uproar by publishing a list of more than 400 government-owned or –leased facilities it planned to dispose of due…