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Doing more with less. Learning about artificial intelligence (AI). Focusing on energy efficiency. Placing a priority on preventive maintenance. Those are some of the things facilities managers are juggling as automation and innovative technologies play an ever-larger role in their work, according to the recently released State of Facilities Management Technology Report from JLL, a…

Respiratory viruses can spread more easily indoors than outdoors since the viral concentration can build up indoors and people are closer to each other. Each year, respiratory viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. In addition to the virus that causes COVID-19, there are many other types of airborne…

Metro Vancouver will begin construction this month on the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel, a major project that will replace an aging piece of infrastructure and help maintain the regional district’s ability to reliably provide high-quality drinking water. “The new Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel will replace a water main that was built in the…

Earlier this year, Biological Preparations and FMJ conducted a survey on the sustainability priorities and challenges for FM leaders. James Patterson CEO of Biological Preparations outlines the findings and key steps for improvement The FM industry is inherently agile, adapting to the evolving needs and demands of society to attract and retain a solid customer…

A new £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project has been launched in Westminster, signifying a major step towards driving investment and creating well-paid, secure jobs. Unveiled yesterday (6 November), this large new heat network in Westminster will become one of the UK’s first ‘heat network zones’ – places where heat networks are the cheapest and best…

Amenities are a critical part of employee satisfaction. Amenities play an important role in helping employees feel satisfied with both their organizations and healthcare facilities. The right amenities can also help employees decompress from stressful or overstimulating work environments. They can even contribute to an organization’s overall sense of culture. Healthcare Facilities Today recently spoke…

For healthcare funding to succeed, facilities managers must ensure infrastructure investments are sustainable operationally and financially. Facilities managers play a vital role in identifying the infrastructure needs of the healthcare system and ensuring facilities are aligned with current and future healthcare demands. Tapping into a facilities manager’s deep understanding of building conditions, operational requirements and…

The facility is expected to open in winter 2026. Ground has officially been broken for Lehigh Valley Health Network’s third neighborhood hospital. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and community leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Tannersville, expected to open in winter 2026. The hospital is planned for…

Facility managers are seeking more durable, maintenance-free options for their buildings Institutional and commercial facilities each have different needs for the flooring in their buildings, but all have one thing in common: Their floors experience heavy use and need to be durable to withstand the traffic. In 2024, designers leaned into flooring trends that focused…

A 3D rendering of light bulb covered with green grass and blooming yellow flowers against light gray background As with many aspects of modern life, technology has a significant role to play in tackling climate change—arguably the greatest challenge our species has ever faced. But to avoid the most devastating effects of a warming planet, we’ll…