Pros and Cons of Lighting Upgrades

Pros and Cons of Lighting Upgrades

Lighting has the ability to completely transform a space. LED technology has been around for 60 years, but it didn’t become an industry disruptor until 16 years ago. Since then, facility managers have had to truly understand the benefits of the technology so that they can upgrade lighting fixtures throughout their operations. Manufacturers have engineered…

This Is What Experts Do When They’re Torn Between Career Opportunities

This Is What Experts Do When They’re Torn Between Career Opportunities

  Picking between two good options is a good hard problem to have. Here’s how to get clarity on which might ultimately be the better move. We make tons of big and small decisions every day. And when it comes to job moves, it can feel easy to know you’re picking the right choice when…

LinkedIn calls for green upskilling as demand for sustainability roles grows

LinkedIn calls for green upskilling as demand for sustainability roles grows

  The global green skills crunch has worsened in recent years, according to new data from LinkedIn that suggests demand for executives with sustainability skills is continuing to outstrip supply. The executive networking platform recently published its latest Green Skills Report, confirming that sustainability professionals worldwide are more in demand than ever before. The report,…

HVAC Trends: What Facility Managers Need to Know

HVAC Trends: What Facility Managers Need to Know

The AHR Expo annually brings together leaders and manufacturers in the HVAC industry. The international show is an opportunity for leaders to educate about the latest in regulations and gives HVAC suppliers a platform to show off their latest products and systems for consumers such as facility managers to consider when they are upgrading their…

4 Takeaways from the Environments for Aging Conference

4 Takeaways from the Environments for Aging Conference

  The annual conference brought together designers and architects to discuss how they can create new, safe and innovative spaces for seniors. Every so often a senior care facility makes headlines for not providing quality care for its residents or that they are abruptly closing down, but while these few instances garner the most attention,…

Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security

Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security

Managers need to rethink products and strategies in more effectively protecting staff, patients and visitors. The last three years have been a struggle for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of hospital operations, from air filtration and ventilation practices to personal protection equipment use to infection control. One…