Bonus Features

These bonus stories are unusual offerings that take a look at facility management from a different or specialized perspective.



workplace future

A Future That Puts Employees First

The next three years will be critical for organizations to create a more human-centric workplace, finds JLL’s “The Future of Work” survey.

Green Operations And Water Features

Water feature technology continues to advance, providing greater conservation of resources, less waste, and more efficient operation.
furniture re-upholstery

Restoration And Re-Upholstery

Facility managers can extend contract furniture lifecycles with proper care and re-upholstery.
building design

Creating A Design That’s Built To Last

To increase their building’s lifespan during construction, facility managers need to work closely with design teams.
Community solar

How Community Solar Can Help Achieve ESG Goals

Community solar uses government programs to incentivize large solar projects which historically required major capital and space investments.
Sustainable Electrical Systems

The Benefits Of Sustainable Electrical Systems

Thinking holistically about energy consumption is a key factor in creating more sustainable and efficient electrical systems.
Hospitality Green Cleaning

Hospitality And Green Cleaning

Discover five ways facility managers in hospitality can benefit from environmentally-friendly cleaning protocols.
Healthcare Sustainable Practices

Sustainability Checklist For Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare industry strives to integrate sustainable practices into operational planning and objectives to protect health, the bottom line.
Uninterruptible Power Supply

Obtaining An Uninterruptible Power Supply

Electric contractors have new opportunities to support commercial and industrial buildings that rely on nonstop power.
elevator service

The Top 8 Questions To Ask Your Elevator Service Company

Facility managers should be confident that their elevator service provider has the proper licensing, training, and skills.
commercial space

Power Considerations For Changing Commercial Spaces

The need for creativity in designing work environments is here to stay: Quick and easy access to power in commercial spaces essential.
ponding water

Tackling Ponding Water On The Roof

If not addressed, ponding water can do significant damage to your roof and building.
preventing falls

How To Prevent Slips, Trips, And Falls

Knowing where accidents may happen is the first step to reduce these risks.
fire and life safety

(Fire And Life) Safety First

A closer look at the fire and life safety considerations for construction, alteration, and demolition projects.
Facility Capital Planning

4 Data-Driven Steps To Support Capital Planning

These four data-driven strategies can help support and streamline capital planning for public agencies and their facilities.
Pediatric Facility

Healthcare Feature: Creating A Highly Sensitive Design

In Washington, Encompass Snoqualmie pediatric facility caters to children’s immediate needs and their future growth.
electric vehicles charging stations

Parking Lots: Gearing Up For Green Transportation

The shift to electric vehicles is coming rapidly, and facility executives need to be prepared for the demand for EV chargers.
ESG buildings

Energy Efficiency And Healthier Facilities

Greener buildings lead to environmental, social and governance (ESG) gains, cost cuts, and healthier workplaces.
heat exposure

Cooling Solutions Feature: OSHA, Heat Exposure, And Worker Safety

Building owners and operators need an effective cooling strategy to protect workers from excessive heat exposure.
Johnson County Security

Minimizing Risks In The “Most At-Risk” Building In The County

Risk assessments should be conducted to ensure a space is safe and secure for occupants.
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

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