5 Reasons Why Tech Skills Set You Apart as a Facilities Manager
Tech skills may not be the first attributes people think of when pondering the characteristics they need to succeed as facilities managers. However, having the knowledge and experience to interact with facilities management technology can set these professionals...
State, Local Governments Receive Grants for Clean Energy Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $18.5 million awarded to four states and 20 local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Applications remain open for future rounds of funding. Governments receiving awards...
The Future of Facility Management: Tesla’s Optimus Robot
Let’s dive into some groundbreaking tech that’s set to revolutionize facility management. We’re talking about Tesla’s Optimus Gen 2 robot, Elon Musk’s latest brainchild. This advanced humanoid robot is designed to tackle a wide range of...
WellSpan Health and Emerus Break Ground on Third Hospital
Meeting the demand for hospital-level care in a part of the region currently underserved, WellSpan Health and Emerus have broken ground on a hospital in Newberry Township. It will include an emergency department and 10 inpatient beds in a smaller, more...
Toronto considers office replacement pullback
Proposed new policy directions could open the way for a broader range of redevelopment projects in some of Toronto’s key urban districts. A new report to City Council summarizes emerging thinking from an in-progress study of office space needs and recommends a...
Your windows can help cut costs and increase sustainability
While sustainability remains a priority for many facility and maintenance managers, it is also becoming increasingly mandated by governments to go greener. In many cases, technology has made it easier to transition from traditional practices and products, using...
GSA Adopts New Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Buildings
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a final rule amending the Federal Management Regulation to adopt the new accessibility guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). The Access Board’s...
The Hawaii seabed mining ban doesn’t spell the end of EV batteries
On July 9, Hawaii banned all seabed mining for minerals within its waters to protect the local fishing industry, biodiversity and Native Hawaiian rights. The ban follows similar legislation in California, Washington and Oregon. Twenty-seven countries have so...
4 steps to boost your ESG influence with the board or C-suite
How do I achieve buy-in from senior leadership? It’s the question I hear over and over again from those in senior positions within ESG. Many say they’re met with resistance or indifference from both board members and other C-suite execs as they push for change. This...
Offshore wind: Strategies for uncertain times
The offshore wind industry is at an inflection point. Having proved to be an increasingly scalable source of renewable energy, the industry has enjoyed a decade of growth and value creation. Offshore wind is a clean renewable energy source—one of the least...