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Nearly two-thirds of large European office occupiers expect to relocate some of their operations over the next three years, as organisations seek better quality workplaces while becoming increasingly reluctant to pay a premium for them. According to CBRE’s 2026 European Office Occupier Sentiment Survey, 65 percent of respondents are planning relocations. Nine in ten say…

  Effective fall protection goes beyond equipment and training. Key Takeaways: A written fall protection program can fail when documentation, training, equipment inspections and field practices are inconsistent. Elevated surface work plans help facilities teams identify hazards, equipment, access requirements and protective measures before work begins. Calculating fall clearance is critical because worker height, lanyard…

OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital has earned Critical Access Hospital designation, strengthening its ability to provide patient-centered care while supporting the hospital’s long-term sustainability and access to services close to home. The Critical Access Hospital program was established to help rural hospitals maintain local access to care by providing additional flexibility through a cost-based Medicare reimbursement…

  Facilities managers should seek a seat at the table early to shape decisions that affect operations and continuity of care from the onset. Key Takeaways: Early involvement from facilities managers helps healthcare capital projects address operational constraints, utility risks and continuity-of-care needs before design decisions become costly to change. Facilities teams should influence equipment…

As the new school year begins, thousands of college students nationwide are moving into dormitories and off-campus housing, which can lead to a major rise in campus fire hazards. That means facilities managers should remain vigilant about fire safety and help provide resources to key stakeholders. Through their annual Campus Fire Safety Month campaign every September, the National Fire…

  Maintenance and engineering leaders can improve retention and performance by diagnosing employee needs, protecting high performers’ time and giving top technicians meaningful work and more. Key Takeaways: Effective people management begins with identifying whether an employee challenge is rooted in unclear expectations, poor working conditions or a mismatch between the person and the role….