Senior Care Facilities Construction Drops, Occupancy Increases
In the second quarter of 2024, the senior housing occupancy rate for 31 NIC MAP Primary Markets reached 85.9 percent, increasing 0.5 percentage points from the first quarter. This is the twelfth consecutive quarter of occupancy gains within the senior housing market....
What Facilities Managers Need to Know About Tracking Warranties
It doesn’t matter what industry it is; money will always talk. In facilities management, budgeting for equipment is a crucial part of the job. Fortunately, many pieces of equipment are protected by warranties, however, this can be difficult to track and manage on top...
Net-zero electrical heat: A turning point in feasibility
Electrifying heat production is not just good for the planet; it is also technically feasible and increasingly cost competitive. However, enduring perceptions of industrial heat as “difficult to electrify” have hindered progress toward the decarbonization of heat....
Smart stadiums: The future of sports and entertainment venues
The convergence of technology and sports has given rise to a new class of venues: smart stadiums. These digitally-enhanced and connected spaces are designed to revolutionize the fan experience, enhance safety, and optimize operational efficiency. Ultimate Fan...
Smart stadiums: The future of sports and entertainment venues
The convergence of technology and sports has given rise to a new class of venues: smart stadiums. These digitally-enhanced and connected spaces are designed to revolutionize the fan experience, enhance safety, and optimize operational efficiency. Ultimate Fan...
Setting summer cleaning schedules
Spring cleaning gets a lot of attention, but what about the summer? Staying on top of your cleaning and maintenance through the hotter months with set schedules will provide you peace of mind, a safer working environment, and allow you to better plan for the future....
Customised cleaning
Like many industries, commercial cleaning has been affected by a number of challenges in recent years and companies have had to adapt to keep up with new technologies, evolving industry regulations, environmental requirements and the continuing labour shortage. As...
5 Reasons Why Tech Skills Set You Apart as a Facilities Manager
Tech skills may not be the first attributes people think of when pondering the characteristics they need to succeed as facilities managers. However, having the knowledge and experience to interact with facilities management technology can set these professionals...
State, Local Governments Receive Grants for Clean Energy Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $18.5 million awarded to four states and 20 local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Applications remain open for future rounds of funding. Governments receiving awards...
The Future of Facility Management: Tesla’s Optimus Robot
Let’s dive into some groundbreaking tech that’s set to revolutionize facility management. We’re talking about Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 robot, Elon Musk’s latest brainchild. This advanced humanoid robot is designed to tackle a wide range of...