Mary Ellen McCandless
Facility Executive is your one-stop source for information on quality operation, design and maintenance of facilities. Facility Executive offers a shared community of facility management experts who explore and analyze issues that affect your facility and its environment.
Wildfire Season 2022: Three Tips For Business Continuity
International SOS offers companies advice on how to best protect their people and ensure business continuity during wildfire season.
NYC Building Adds “Playground” To Enhance Employees’ Office Experience
At NYC's iconic Seagram Building, The Playground parallels the new priorities of corporate tenants: To attract and retain the most qualified and talented employees.
Are Robots The Referees Of The Future?
Fans are in favor of tech that cuts waits and boosts interactions with their favorite teams and artists, but many draw the line at robot umpires, referees.
School Cuts Carbon Footprint With Roof Restoration, Rooftop Solar, Carport Project
In Somerset, NJ, The Center School reduced its carbon footprint and serves as a positive example of environmental stewardship to its students and the community.
Hybrid Work Ignites Flight-to-Quality Trend In U.S. Office Market
By various measures, companies are gravitating to higher-quality offices in response to hybrid work, according to CBRE analysis.
Is Seattle Home To The World’s Greenest Senior Living Community?
Aegis Living Lake Union is registered to achieve international green status with Living Building Challenge Petal Certification through the International Living Future Institute.
Is “Hangover Leave” The Latest Job Perk?
The war for talent, the Great Resignation, and the challenge of compensating staff in inflationary times have some employers considering outlandish new perks.
What Facility Executives Need to Know About Destratification Fans
Destratification fans can help save energy, purify air, and increase occupant comfort in a variety of settings including warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and office buildings.
Pick Your Preferred Potty By August 31!
From bustling airports to a relaxing spa, Cintas Corporation introduces the top 10 finalists for its 21st annual America’s Best Restroom contest. Vote for your favorite now!
Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 Proposes Energy-Saving Investments In Buildings
A compromise to President Biden’s Build Back Better, the new act would make historic energy-saving investments in buildings, industry, and transportation.
ULI Greenprint Membership Tops 70
As proof of the real estate industry’s growing commitment to decarbonization, membership in the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance has grown to more than 70 companies.
Safety Pros: Need For Inside-Locking Classroom Doors Is Critical
More than a quarter of all schools across the U.S. do not have classroom doors that can be locked from the inside.
DOE Program Aims To Lower Utility Bills Via Efficient Building Codes
U.S. Department of Energy will provide $225 million for states, local governments to expand implementation of the latest building energy codes and support development of energy efficient buildings.
Workplace Safety Scholarships For University, Trade School Students
Applications for 360training's Workplace Safety Scholarship Program can be submitted until August 17th, 2022.
Crafty High Schoolers’ Duct Tape Prom Outfits Nab College Scholarships
Two Grand Prize Winners were each awarded $10,000 college scholarships in Duck brand's 22nd Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.
How Hoboken Is Expanding Its EV Charging Infrastructure, At No Cost
Thanks to a collaboration with Volta, Hoboken, NJ will offer accessible public electric vehicle charging, subsidized by 25 advertising-enabled EV charging stations.
Independent Financial Opens Phase 2 Of New Corporate HQ
Located in McKinney, TX, financial services company Independent Financial’s new headquarters facility is LEED certified Silver and Fitwell 2-star rated.
When It Comes To Remote Work, Leadership And Employees Disagree
There's a significant gap between what workers and employers want in work arrangements, reveals a new survey from OperationsInc.
WeWork Launches WeWork Workplace Software
WeWork Workplace software helps companies and employees manage office space to better navigate the new world of work.
How To Keep Workers Safe From Electrical Shock Hazards
New technical paper from Littelfuse provides insights, data about electrical shock dangers and best practices to keep workers safe.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.