Why Are Healthy Buildings Important?
During the opening keynote session of Facilities Management Advisor’s FM Now: Healthy Buildings virtual summit, “Connecting the Dots: Moving Toward an Integrated Approach to Healthy and Sustainable Reporting for Buildings,” the topic of healthy buildings was...
5 key roles needed to comply with SEC, EU and California climate disclosure regulations
New regulation in the U.S. and abroad has ushered in a wave of new roles around carbon reporting and disclosures. Originally, the driver was the much anticipated Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure rule. However, given the recent stay on the...
10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace
Everyone wants to know what amenities would bring people back to the office. As employees first started returning, many companies focused on spaces to bring people together, such as social spaces that spur casual interactions and create community. Food amenities...
Expert Q&A: What Will It Take to Make Net-Zero Buildings a Reality?
Did you know buildings account for a whopping 37% of all carbon emissions in the world? In order to combat climate change, countries have set a global goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and in order to help save money and the planet, corporations and other...
CDC Releases Infection Prevention Guidance for K-12 Schools
The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools across the country and made health and safety top priority once they reopened. Although the pandemic is thankfully behind us, it remains essential to protect students and staff from all types of infectious diseases. As leaders...
From Manufacturing Facility to Mixed-use Church Complex
Photos by Erik Rank, courtesy BDB Construction The adaptive reuse project features a church sanctuary, retail spaces and green roof A warehouse from 1925 is not a community anchor. However, that same facility re-imagined as a spiritual hub with a community center and...
Three Strategies to Streamline Cleaning Labor in Senior Living Facilities
In a tough labor market, it pays for managers in senior living communities to evaluate all their processes, including cleaning. Although the current labor environment has seen some signs of improvement recently, attracting and retaining cleaning staff is still...
Yosemite Maintenance Failures Lead to Injuries
Contractor’s performance led to the deterioration of historic structures, resulting in injuries to a visitor and a staff member May 20, 2024 U.S. national parks are among the country’s highest-profile facilities. Many also are among the most vulnerable, given...
OT Visibility Critical for Cybersecurity
OT Visibility Critical for Cybersecurity Do you know exactly which OT assets you’re running and which vulnerabilities exist in those assets? Understanding the operational technology (OT) environment—including which assets are connected to the OT network,...
CRE insiders feeling more optimistic in the U.S.
Spring finds industry insiders feeling more optimistic about prospects for commercial real estate in the United States. NAIOP’s newly released sentiment index reveals modest expectations for improvement over the coming 12 months, contrasting with last fall’s majority...