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Micro-, small, and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of economies. Across the 16 countries we examine, MSMEs account for two-thirds of business employment in advanced economies—and almost four-fifths in emerging economies—as well as half of all value added. They also power dynamism and will play an important role in preserving competitiveness in an era…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new rules Thursday that require newly built natural gas power plants to cut 90 percent of their emissions by 2032, and existing fossil fuel-run power plants will have to comply or exit the grid by 2039. To reach this goal, utilities will have to invest in carbon capture and…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. A Greener JFK Airport In light of Earth Month, April had a bunch of clean energy project announcements. John F. Kennedy International Airport—which topped our inaugural installment of this series with a multibillion-dollar facelift in 2022—takes the…

Today, institutional facilities professionals as well as industry OEMs use sophisticated equipment to track and report data. This essential data can be collected while measuring and testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products, whether on the manufacturing plant floor, onsite, or in the field. However, many organizations struggle to efficiently gather, monitor, and analyze…

Technology integration for operational efficiency is paramount in facilities management, especially within educational, healthcare, and related industries. Smart pool technology stands at the forefront of this evolution, offering a myriad of benefits aimed at improving convenience, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Let’s dive into the world of smart pool solutions, emphasizing their significance in contemporary facilities management….

Piping for plumbing systems in commercial buildings has come a long way. The very first plumbing pipes were made of a combination of baked clay and straw. As you may have guessed, however, these plumbing pipes weren’t the most durable and had frequent issues. Nowadays, if you’re building a commercial structure, there are several different…

While it’s been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives, one behavior has left a lasting impression: handwashing. That’s based on survey findings of more than 1,000 American adults conducted by Bradley Company, a global manufacturer of commercial washroom fixtures. Courtesy: Bradley In 2024, the impacts of the pandemic remain—especially in terms of hand hygiene and…

Industry leaders discuss energy efficiency and refrigerant change outs Considering the costs involved in operating and maintaining HVAC systems as well as the need to keep requests from building occupants that the building is too cold or too warm to a minimum, HVAC systems will always receive plenty of attention from facility managers at institutional…

Managers should select the best disinfecting protocols that reduce worker exposures and maintain patient safety. The first months of the COVID-19 pandemic caused healthcare facilities to disinfect surfaces at greater frequencies than people and surfaces could stand. As it became clear that surfaces played a minuscule role in transmitting the coronavirus, greater questions arose regarding…

A decade ago, automaker Audi AG was growing rapidly, but its financial data and IT infrastructure weren’t keeping up. “Our processes were stuck in the past,” recalls Axel Strotbek, then roughly halfway into his ten-year stint as CFO of Volkswagen’s upscale brand. Regional finance departments relied on disparate systems and data, so siloed information made…