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  As I was driving around New York state recently, I witnessed a problem looming in the shadows: queuing at direct-current (DC) electric vehicle fast-charging stations. And earlier this month, I stumbled upon a LinkedIn post highlighting the same budding dilemma. Historically, the long lines peak during the holidays when DC fast-charging stations see a…

  A range of threats – from hurricanes and flooding to wildfires – have long plagued institutional and commercial facilities. But only in the last decade or so have managers in these facilities had to contend with the possibility of attacks on their facilities that threaten the safety of occupants and visitors. Managers seeking to…

  Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) offer maintenance and engineering managers and their organizations a range of potential benefits, from enhanced technician productivity to streamlined inventory management and beyond. Unfortunately, managers and their departments looking for a new or upgraded CMMS continue to make a host of common mistakes that undermine their organizations’ investments in…

  Culture eats strategy for breakfast. A positive culture can lead to better employee retention. With staffing continuing to be the No. 1 challenge for facility managers, now is the time to instill a great workplace culture. To help create a path to better work environments, here is a list of 10 must-read books for…

Male athlete doing high jump Quick on your feet: Think for a minute of your favorite athlete. Unless they’re a bodybuilder, strength and sheer power are only part of the story. For most sportsmen and women, real success on the playing field comes with a certain hard-to-teach nimbleness, the ability to quickly take in new…

When we speak about space with CEOs across geographies, industries, and backgrounds, we receive a range of reactions. For some, space is the stuff of science fiction, easily dismissed as a national-security domain dominated by a small number of governments. For others, space is the lifeblood of their institutions. Imagine ride hailers operating without the…