Survey Reveals Screening Contractors Should Be Everyone’s Business

Survey Reveals Screening Contractors Should Be Everyone’s Business

As workplaces continue to bring workers back to the physical workplace in a post-COVID-19 environment, even if it’s only part time, they must ensure compliance issues are addressed. The cost of not doing so jeopardizes not only company assets but also, and more importantly, the safety of those in the workplace, including employees, contractors, and…

As Climate Change Accelerates, So Must Resilience

As Climate Change Accelerates, So Must Resilience

  Forward-thinking facility managers are combining resilience strategies with sustainability goals to better future-proof facilities. First, the good news: The technologies and science exist now to slow and eventually reverse climate change. Alternative energy solutions like solar and wind are economically viable, and can be deployed at scale at prices competitive enough to phase out…

How to Mitigate Active Shooters with Crisis Architecture: 8 Principles

How to Mitigate Active Shooters with Crisis Architecture: 8 Principles

  Large planters can provide concealment as well as cover, if made from bullet resistant-materials such as stone or strong metal. An unfortunate reality of our time is the consistent drumbeat of active aggressor attacks on public spaces. Emblematic of this, as the American economy began its cautious reopening from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, on…

Women in FM Discuss Industry Challenges, Work-Life Balance

Women in FM Discuss Industry Challenges, Work-Life Balance

During the Women in FM live webcast, industry professionals discussed what it is like being a woman in the industry and why we must continue to advocate for one another. Contrary to popular belief, when you have a room filled with women there isn’t any hair pulling or name calling — if anything, it’s the…

Libraries Get Creative to Navigate Pandemic Headwinds

Libraries Get Creative to Navigate Pandemic Headwinds

  To provide essential services during the pandemic, libraries had to think outside the box. How will libraries transition into the post-pandemic world? The past several years were unlike any other, and the impact to organizations from health care and schools to retail and restaurants was both jarring and life-altering. Public libraries were no different,…

Smart Spaces Address Facility Managers’ Pain Points

Smart Spaces Address Facility Managers’ Pain Points

From sustainability to staffing and IoT to cloud, tech is up to the challenge of making buildings smarter. Having adapted to hybrid work during the pandemic, facilities managers are now tasked with reimagining their facilities for the next iteration of the modern workforce. FMs face their own staffing challenges, according to FacilitiesNet. Health and safety,…