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At Davos 2025, the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, Shelley Stewart III, senior partner at McKinsey, and Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, sat down to discuss some of the key themes of the conference. The conversation explored investments in people, collaboration, AI and technology, and how United…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. HBCU’s New Residence Hall February was Black History Month. Morehouse College, one of the country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), celebrated the Atlanta school’s own 158th anniversary with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new residence hall….

Convincing the C-suite to invest in EV charging calls for a strategic approach that balances financial returns with environmental benefits. As healthcare facilities look to modernize their infrastructure and meet sustainability goals, the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations is becoming an increasingly relevant discussion. However, while the environmental and convenience benefits are there,…

When facilities managers and property owners examine their annual budgets, electrical maintenance often falls into the category of “predictable expenses.” However, what many fail to recognize is that inadequate maintenance isn’t just a cost-saving measure—it’s a costly gamble that can lead to catastrophic consequences for both operations and human safety. Highlighting this critical issue, the…

Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings. As healthcare facilities expand their outpatient and procedural services, infection prevention (IP) teams face mounting challenges in maintaining patient safety across diverse and complex care environments. Traditional staffing models, usually based on inpatient bed…