IFMA Celebrates Facilities Management Leaders at 2024 World Workplace Conference

IFMA Celebrates Facilities Management Leaders at 2024 World Workplace Conference

On Oct. 9-11, industry professionals from across the globe converged on San Antonio, Texas, for the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) World Workplace Conference and Expo. The event offered educational sessions, networking opportunities, and more. IFMA honored many industry leaders throughout the conference. In addition to inducting the 2024 Class of IFMA Fellows, the organization announced…

The Queen’s Health Systems Acquires Behavioral Hospital from Sutter Health Pacific

The Queen’s Health Systems Acquires Behavioral Hospital from Sutter Health Pacific

It will connect the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care. The Queen’s Health Systems has acquired O‘ahu-based Kahi Mohala from California-based Sutter Health Pacific, connecting the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care. As Hawai‘i’s only free-standing, nonprofit psychiatric hospital, Kahi Mohala serves an important role in the…

Mold Matters: Strategies for Prevention and Remediation

Mold Matters: Strategies for Prevention and Remediation

Understanding how to detect mold early, assess its risks and implement effective mitigation is essential to ensure a safe environment. Mold growth in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is a serious concern for patient health and for the structural integrity and operation of the facility. Hospitals house some of the most vulnerable individuals — patients…

Are Scents a True Indicator of Cleanliness?

Are Scents a True Indicator of Cleanliness?

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. For many of us, the smell of lemon, pine, or even bleach is synonymous with cleanliness. We’ve been conditioned to believe that these scents are proof of a clean environment. However, the truth is…

The Impact of Lighting on Aesthetics and Atmosphere in Healthcare

The Impact of Lighting on Aesthetics and Atmosphere in Healthcare

Lighting manufacturers discuss how lighting affects the look and feel of healthcare facilities. While not usually talked about, aesthetics and atmosphere in a healthcare facility help set the tone for a patient’s visit. Lighting happens to play a major role in both, as the colors and temperature of lighting can heavily impact the appearance and…

IFMA publishes accessible guide for leveraging AI

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) released a publication for understanding and leveraging AI in the built environment. Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building a Relationship with AI serves as a guide for facility management professionals. From predictive maintenance to optimizing energy efficiency, AI is rapidly reshaping the way FMs operate. “With AI dominating…