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A new rail link through the Alps passed a key milestone Sept. 18 when mining crews broke through the last diaphragm of a 57.5-kilometer (35.7-mile) exploratory tunnel connecting Italy and Austria. Overseen by owner BBT SE, an Austrian-Italian public entity established for the project, the Brenner Base Tunnel is intended to significantly shorten rail travel…

If you like monotony—clocking in and out every day doing the same tasks at work—then facilities management probably isn’t for you. But if you enjoy a good challenge, expect the unexpected, and thrive in chaos, Gretchen Martin urges you to join in on the excitement that an FM career can offer. In fact, “constant mayhem”…

From retail beginnings to facility leadership, continuous improvement and a focus on quality remain the foundation of operational excellence. I remember my intern days as an Assistant Department Manager at the flagship store in New York–the famous Bloomingdales! I was so proud of myself for landing a paid internship –$10.00 an hour–as a nineteen-year-old back…

The Ohio Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) has approved a construction permit for the Cleveland Browns’ planned $2.4-billion dome stadium on a 176-acre site in suburban Brook Park near Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, reversing an August decision denying the permit because the structure exceeded the height limit by 58 ft. at its highest point. ODOT said it…

Adobe Stock/ leonidkos Facility management professionals across industries know that safeguarding physical premises is essential. Yet, as workplaces evolve with hybrid schedules, connected devices, and mobile work, many long-standing security practices fall short. Traditional office security assumes threats are mostly external and physical, but today’s risks cross the physical-digital divide. Successful security requires an integrated…

During the months of June through November, hurricane season poses significant risks to properties across coastal regions of the United States. In recent years, hurricanes such as Helene and Milton have caused extensive property damage, particularly in the Southeast. Harsh elements like heavy rain, high winds, and humidity pose serious threats to commercial properties, ranging…