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Dive Brief: Mechanical, engineering, plumbing (MEP) and other professionals have been using building information models, or BIMs, for years to optimize the construction process. But the technology hasn’t been more widely adopted in facility management because of its complexity, researchers say in a paper published earlier this month in Scientific Reports. To get over that…

  Climate leadership has changed a lot in recent years. In the U.S., there are fewer flashy announcements. Instead, many companies are evolving their programs to meet increased demands for precision, detail and pragmatism. They’re updating targets to address the reality of changing baselines in sectors where “business as usual” means something different every month…

Although Santa is busy double-checking his Naughty or Nice List, he recently gifted Facilities Management Advisor an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at major upgrades planned for the North Pole! Learn more in this special holiday edition of our “Under Construction” series. Totaling 333 million Reindeer Bucks (nearly 1 billion U.S. dollars), the project aims to ensure…

More than a quarter of working Brits feel least productive in January, with an estimated two million people affected by low mood and reduced motivation as daylight hours shorten. As workplaces prepare for another winter slump, employers are increasingly turning to simple, evidence-backed approaches to support staff. One of the most effective is the introduction…

A successful facilities management operation depends on communication, adaptability and emotional intelligence as much as it does on boilers and breakers. That’s a lesson Doug Pearson, associate vice president for Facilities Planning and Operations at Kent State University, learned early in his career. “Fifteen years ago, I started to realize there was a weakness in…

Regardless of location or how the thermometer swings, building owners and managers need to prepare their HVAC systems to weather an unpredictable winter season. Winter is the peak time for heating emergencies due to fluctuating temperatures, and it’s imperative for leaders to prepare their systems ahead of time to avoid costly repairs, critical downtime, and…