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At least one-fifth of national parks have been significantly strained and understaffed because of steep cuts mandated by the Trump administration.   September 22, 2025 The national parks are reeling. At least one-fifth of the country’s 433 parks have been significantly strained and understaffed because of steep cuts mandated by the Trump administration, according to The…

From retail beginnings to facility leadership, continuous improvement and a focus on quality remain the foundation of operational excellence. I remember my intern days as an Assistant Department Manager at the flagship store in New York–the famous Bloomingdales! I was so proud of myself for landing a paid internship –$10.00 an hour–as a nineteen-year-old back…

The Ohio Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) has approved a construction permit for the Cleveland Browns’ planned $2.4-billion dome stadium on a 176-acre site in suburban Brook Park near Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, reversing an August decision denying the permit because the structure exceeded the height limit by 58 ft. at its highest point. ODOT said it…

Adobe Stock/ leonidkos Facility management professionals across industries know that safeguarding physical premises is essential. Yet, as workplaces evolve with hybrid schedules, connected devices, and mobile work, many long-standing security practices fall short. Traditional office security assumes threats are mostly external and physical, but today’s risks cross the physical-digital divide. Successful security requires an integrated…

During the months of June through November, hurricane season poses significant risks to properties across coastal regions of the United States. In recent years, hurricanes such as Helene and Milton have caused extensive property damage, particularly in the Southeast. Harsh elements like heavy rain, high winds, and humidity pose serious threats to commercial properties, ranging…

Supply chain changes caused by shifting global economic policies and geopolitical tensions are leading to increased cybersecurity risk for cyber-physical systems, like building management and control systems, according to a Sept. 17 report by Claroty. Among other things, bad actors are exploiting remote access by vendors to gain access to building management and other systems…