5 Reasons Why Tech Skills Set You Apart as a Facilities Manager

5 Reasons Why Tech Skills Set You Apart as a Facilities Manager

Tech skills may not be the first attributes people think of when pondering the characteristics they need to succeed as facilities managers. However, having the knowledge and experience to interact with facilities management technology can set these professionals apart, increasing their likelihood of getting promotions or landing highly competitive roles. How and why are technological…

State, Local Governments Receive Grants for Clean Energy Initiatives

State, Local Governments Receive Grants for Clean Energy Initiatives

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $18.5 million awarded to four states and 20 local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Applications remain open for future rounds of funding. Governments receiving awards will use program funds to conduct energy assessments and efficiency upgrades at community centers and schools, install solar…

The Future of Facility Management: Tesla’s Optimus Robot

The Future of Facility Management: Tesla’s Optimus Robot

Let’s dive into some groundbreaking tech that’s set to revolutionize facility management. We’re talking about Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 robot, Elon Musk’s latest brainchild. This advanced humanoid robot is designed to tackle a wide range of tasks and is poised to close the labor gap in the trades. Let’s break down how Optimus is about…

WellSpan Health and Emerus Break Ground on Third Hospital

WellSpan Health and Emerus Break Ground on Third Hospital

  Meeting the demand for hospital-level care in a part of the region currently underserved, WellSpan Health and Emerus have broken ground on a hospital in Newberry Township. It will include an emergency department and 10 inpatient beds in a smaller, more accessible footprint than traditional hospitals while operating 24/7, 365 days a year. It…

Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability

Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability

While sustainability remains a priority for many facility and maintenance managers, it is also becoming increasingly mandated by governments to go greener. In many cases, technology has made it easier to transition from traditional practices and products, using advancements that help companies get closer to their ESG goals. Today’s advancements offer several options to add…