The importance of explicit expectations
How many of you are not 100% crystal clear about what your boss and organization expect of you? Who has been surprised by negative or critical feedback on something on/about which you thought you were doing well and according to agreed-upon parameters? Who has...
How the food industry is working to protect freshwater ecosystems
This is the third of a four-part series taking a closer look at how 72 companies in four industries — beverage, apparel, food, and high tech — performed in Ceres’ new Valuing Water Finance Initiative Benchmark report, which assesses how companies are valuing and...
3 Ways to Quantify the ROI of Your CMMS
Facilities management is no longer just about keeping the lights on. Today’s facilities managers have a seat at the table, contributing directly to business success. They’re responsible not only for maintaining buildings and ensuring smooth operations, but also for...
3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Help Reduce Risk for Facility Managers
With new tools come new benefits and new efficiencies, but also new risks. Here’s what you need to know about AI and FM. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to help facility professionals better assess and mitigate a variety of risks, including everything...
Ground Broken on James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation
The nearly 60,000-square-foot facility will be complete in 2026. Upon its completion in 2026, the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation (SCMI), this facility will aid in U of U Health’s commitment to advancing medical science and improving patient care....
3 Case Studies Demonstrate Successful Pediatric Design
Designers and planners should use a range of tools capture input from patients and families to create a tailored approach that responds to their unique needs. The idea of capturing the voice of pediatric patients and families is important when designing and planning...
Addressing potential water risks in older buildings
Property owners in Canada are well-aware that residential insurance rates have been rising in recent years. What’s worse; these rate hikes are largely due to reasons outside their control, like severe weather from climate change leading to costly floods. One...
Summer’s most popular pests
With warmer temperatures and changing seasons, comes an increase in summer pests, which brings forth a new set of challenges for facility and maintenance managers. Additionally, recent climate data indicates temperatures are getting warmer with changes in weather...
Howard University Boosts Campus Sustainability with Solar
The future is even brighter at Howard University in Washington, D.C., now that solar photovoltaic systems are installed on six campus buildings. Led by Volt Energy and partially financed by U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, the solar systems are roof-mounted on the...
How student housing developments are evolving to meet new expectations
Student housing is commonly associated with bare-bones accommodations designed to be tolerated rather than enjoyed. However, today’s residence halls are advancing in remarkable ways to better foster community, support student well-being, and reflect each institution’s...