Hands Off: How Hands-Free Doors Help Reduce Pathogen Transmission
Door manufacturers discuss hands-free doors and how they aid in reducing germ spread. There are multiple surfaces that get touched regularly in healthcare facilities, which can contribute to the spread of germs. One of these commonly touched surfaces is a door, as...
GSA Put on Notice Over Deferred Maintenance
This is the first time GSA has placed deferred maintenance and repairs on priority list for the federal buildings’ landlord. June 28, 2024 Like many organizations that rely on taxpayer dollars to fund their operations, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)...
Generative AI and the future of work: A Singapore perspective
To explore how generative AI (gen AI) could transform the future of work globally, and in Singapore particularly, McKinsey partner Sanjna Parasrampuria, an expert in data, artificial intelligence and generative AI, talked to Terence Chia, assistant chief executive of...
Overcoming the European Tech IPO Challenge
Europe faces the challenge of developing globally significant tech companies, contrasting with the dynamic market environment of the United States. This situation presents an opportunity for Europe to enhance its economic growth and global competitiveness. The primary...
Workspace Design Show triumphs again: Get ready for two spectacular 2025 shows in London and Amsterdam
Workspace Design Show continues to innovate, expanding its diverse portfolio of exhibitors for the London and Amsterdam 2025 shows, and will feature Umbrella Furniture as the lead partner for the talks areas at the 2025 London edition, designed by Gensler and Ryder...
Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of June 2024
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Sports Arena Makeover Scotiabank Arena, home to the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and NBA’s Toronto Raptors, recently...
How to Understand a Patchwork of Elevator Regulations
Compliance standards vary from city to city and state to state. Here’s what you need to know to best situate your facilities to meet regulations. By Eric Lazear, Contributing Writer Consistent elevator operations, along with accessibility and safety, are vital to...
Access Control Holds the Key to an Integrated Security Plan
It’s the facility manager’s job to protect a large institutional and commercial facility and its occupants from security threats, and the manager has been charged with developing a comprehensive plan to keep the site safe. It seems obvious that video surveillance will...
Three-quarters of businesses are actively considering changing their workspace
Three-quarters of UK businesses are on the hunt for a new workspace, according to new research from digital infrastructure specialist, NCG. The independent survey of 1,002 senior decision-makers within UK businesses has found that 70 per cent of businesses currently...
IWFM highlights four key areas for change for next UK Government
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management’s (IWFM) has published ‘Priorities for the next Government: 2024 general election manifesto’ detailing four key areas the next UK Government needs to act on to ‘stimulate and sustain’ the UK’s workplace and...