Women in FM: Navigating and Overcoming Bias within Facilities Management

Women in FM: Navigating and Overcoming Bias within Facilities Management

  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and facilities management have more in common than what meets the eye. I’ll never forget the day a new client looked past me and asked my male junior technician for final approval on their building systems assessment. Despite my role, assumptions about who “looks the part” persist in our industry. Fortunately, I…

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health to Build New Rehab Hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health to Build New Rehab Hospital

  After receiving approval from their state, the two are going forward with their plans for a new 40-bed inpatient rehab hospital in Tennessee. Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced that they have received state regulatory approval of a Certificate of Need to construct a new 40-bed inpatient…

Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: Budget-Friendly Facilities Management

Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: Budget-Friendly Facilities Management

Running a facility is getting more expensive every year—utility bills climb, materials cost more, and service contracts keep getting pricier. The knee-jerk reaction might be to cut, cut, cut, but cutting corners actually isn’t the answer here. Instead, smart money-saving moves can make your facility run better while costing less. Whether it’s smarter energy use,…

How Türkiye is transforming into a digital and sustainable manufacturing hub

How Türkiye is transforming into a digital and sustainable manufacturing hub

The Opportunity Empowering Turkish manufacturers with innovation The Turkish Employers Association of Metal Industries (MESS) has been a cornerstone of the Turkish economy since it was founded in 1959 to help lead the development of the country’s metal industry. MESS encompasses more than 230,000 employees across major industries, including automotive, machinery, durable goods, iron and…