World Water Day: Why collaboration is key for better water management
Efficient water management has become increasingly more important in the UK, particularly in commercial settings, with the Environment Agency warning of potential water shortages in England by 2050 This World Water Day (22 March), Angela Nilsson, Divisional Managing...
Improving your spring irrigation
Spring weather is right around the corner and many maintenance managers are looking to optimize their seasonal water usage with a more efficient irrigation plan. Whether saving water is a part of your company’s ESG goals, contributing to cost-effective strategies, or...
Back to Basics: Ergonomic Hazards and Workplace Solutions
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Ergonomics is defined by OSHA as “fitting a job to a person,” and it can help lessen muscle fatigue, increase...
How Building Owners Can Guard Against Growing Cyber Risks
Reliance on technology is growing, but many construction firms are vulnerable to cyberattacks. For years, the construction industry has been viewed as something of a dinosaur when it comes to leveraging technology. While others used emerging technological capabilities...
How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration
EV charging represents a significant investment, making it essential to carefully plan how charging stations can be incorporated. To successfully integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging into a healthcare facility’s infrastructure, facility managers must take a...
Coast Guards Maintenance Backlog Jumps $4.5 Billion in Three Years
$7 billion backlog estimate is likely understated as hundreds of infrastructure projects still lack cost estimates. March 21, 2025 The hits just keep coming for federal facilities. First, the General Services Administration (GSA) caused a national uproar by...
Lift maintenance: Are you compliant?
As duty holders under the Building Safety Act, FMs face increased responsibilities for overseeing lift safety and ensuring compliance with enhanced regulatory frameworks. LIFTEX Event Director Oliver Greening explains With increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies...
HSHS Announces Expansion and Remodeling of Two Green Bay Hospitals
The two hospitals are HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital. Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) leaders announced the nonprofit, regional health system will invest $270 million in strategic capital over the next three to five years...
Solid ground
A cornerstone of grounds maintenance is ensuring all the pathways, patios and driveways are kept clean and safe. Martin Beaumont of Monty Miracle looks at how you can maintain and protect these surfaces all year round Grounds maintenance is about a whole host of...
NHSPS launches new Green Plan to reach net zero by 2040
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has unveiled its new Green Plan, a comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of NHS facilities and progressing towards a net zero carbon future by 2040. The initiative aligns with the broader NHS goals...