Sustainable commercial cleaning practices

Sustainable commercial cleaning practices

The growing awareness of environmental issues and the desire for healthier workplaces are responsible for a significant shift in the commercial cleaning industry. Sustainable cleaning practices are becoming increasingly popular as they significantly benefit employee health and the environment. This remarkable shift in the products and processes used by the cleaning industry demonstrates their increasing…

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

The increasing impacts of climate change are driving a global urgency for carbon neutrality. Today, 11 states have mandated a 100 percent goal for both renewable portfolio standards, carbon emission portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas reduction standards. Nine have no current legislative mandates, with the balance having various degrees of commitment up to 75 percent…

Design Choices to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

Design Choices to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

It is possible to create aesthetically pleasing spaces with hazards in mind. In the early 2000’s you couldn’t watch TV without seeing a Life Alert commercial. For years, the phrase “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” played throughout speakers across the country and spawned several spoofs and skits in popular media. Anytime someone…

Higher education design for the first-gen college student

Higher education design for the first-gen college student

College is a time for aspiring students to discover their identities, develop a career pathway, and find their place in the world. The transition from living at home through high school to living on-campus in college can be a difficult endeavor for any student. However, without familial mentors or advisors who have successfully navigated these…

Busting 5 Myths About the Facilities Manager Role

Busting 5 Myths About the Facilities Manager Role

Facilities manager (FM) roles are often perceived as fixing, maintaining, and cleaning buildings only. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! To help people understand the many facets of facilities management, and how complex the work of FMs is, we are busting 5 common myths about the profession! These myth-busters will help anyone who wants…

IFMA Celebrates Facilities Management Leaders at 2024 World Workplace Conference

IFMA Celebrates Facilities Management Leaders at 2024 World Workplace Conference

On Oct. 9-11, industry professionals from across the globe converged on San Antonio, Texas, for the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) World Workplace Conference and Expo. The event offered educational sessions, networking opportunities, and more. IFMA honored many industry leaders throughout the conference. In addition to inducting the 2024 Class of IFMA Fellows, the organization announced…