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Jeff Charlton, Environmental Hygienist and Principal Consultant at Building Forensics explains why a specialist approach is required to secure safe ventilation in buildings Indoor air quality has become one of the most discussed issues in modern facilities management. Yet many buildings that proudly display environmental certifications still fail to deliver genuinely healthy environments for their…

As the latest season of “The Pitt” wrapped, viewers watched a familiar pattern unfold: healthcare workers navigating not only high-stakes care, but sudden, escalating workplace violence. Nurse Emma Nolan is first grabbed during a tense interaction, then later attacked in a confined patient room with no ability to call for help. In a separate incident,…

Design techniques have given rise to effective strategies that aim to minimize operational cost, environmental impact and neighborhood disturbance. The expansion in data center development across the country has drawn scrutiny from local communities over the perceived impact of operations on local resources. Operators are equally concerned, and many are adopting modern design techniques that…

Even as the language of responsible investing continues to evolve, data from a GlobeScan survey of more than 8,000 retail investors across 23 markets reveals that the underlying convictions driving responsible investment have intensified or remained unchanged. The view that economic inequality is one of the biggest risks to investors was held by slightly more…

Facilities operations now play a direct role in business performance. Teams no longer focus only on repairs. They manage assets, track energy use, monitor space, and support employee experience. Leaders expect clear data and consistent service across all locations. Many organizations still rely on disconnected tools and manual steps. These gaps reduce visibility and slow…

For today’s facility executives, wearing multiple hats isn’t a career anomaly — it’s the job. Beyond managing institutional and commercial buildings and systems, these professionals often are also responsible for capital planning, staff supervision, stakeholder communication, budgets and cross-department coordination. In municipal and institutional environments especially, the role often expands faster than resources. Brandon McCullough’s…