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Mobile Access

Why Mobile-Access Adoption Is Seeing Exponential Growth

Mobile-access solutions are increasingly the “glue” that holds together the systems and technologies in buildings.
EV Adoption

Combating Roadblocks To Widespread EV Adoption

When electric vehicle (EV) adoption becomes more common, existing electrical systems will be under greater pressure.
data center

Four Important Considerations For Data Center Fire Protection

Beyond fire protection, today’s systems offer benefits that contribute to sustainability and business continuity.
Facilities Project Manager

FM Profile: A Helping Hand

See how Principal Facilities Project Manager Shalita Myrick channeled her passion for helping people into her facility management career.
Capital Planning

Old-Fashioned Practices Holding You Back From Truly Great Capital Planning

Tired of the same old painful budgeting process? Take control of your facilities data and watch your capital planning challenges disappear.
Energy Roadmap To Net Zero

Building An Energy Roadmap To Net Zero

Reaching net zero is a collaborative journey for facility managers.
Selecting Flooring

Selecting Flooring: Traditional Design Stands The Test Of Time

Selecting durable flooring is essential when designing commercial spaces that will sustain years of wear and tear with many people walking throughout the facility.
waste management

3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024

Digital tools are driving better practices and supporting overall waste management and sustainability goals.
cyber attacks, manufacturing facilities

Manufacturers: Ready For Industry 4.0 Cybersecurity Implications?

Recent breaches of MGM and Caesars are proof that no company — or industry — is safe from sophisticated, aggressive and frequent cyber attacks.
Legionella

Preventing A Legionella Outbreak

Found in 50% of all large buildings, Legionella, which causes Legionnaires’ disease, is still the largest threat in America’s water systems.
energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings

Creating A Path To Compliance

Practical steps owners and operators can take to meet energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings.
Building Resilience

Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster

Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.
solar panels

Harnessing The Power Of Onsite Solar

To enhance facility efficiency, sustainability, and profitability, facility executives should consider implementing onsite solar solutions.
Tech Trends 2024

Looking Ahead: 6 Artificial Intelligence-Centric Trends For 2024

Info-Tech Research Group’s Tech Trends 2024 report reveals how organizations will approach AI, spatial computing, security, digital sovereignty, and more over the coming year.
REI Co-op

New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis

REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
Workplace Well-Being

Workplace Well-Being: American Workers Are Concerned

A new study reveals that nearly three-quarters (74%) of American workers are moderately or highly concerned about their workplace well-being.
Haunted Historic Hotels

The Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels Of 2023

Like the spooky stuff? Consider a stay in one of Historic Hotels of America's newly announced 2023 Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels.
Bed Bugs

Will Pest Populations Rise This Fall, Winter?

Paris is experiencing a bedbug outbreak: NPMA's Fall & Winter 2023 Bug Barometer looks at what's ahead for pest populations in the U.S.
Rhode Island National Guard, rooftop solar

Rhode Island National Guard Saves $100K With Rooftop Solar

The Rhode Island National Guard reduced its annual electricity bill by $100,000 following the installation of a SolarEdge DC-optimized rooftop solar installation at its Camp Fogarty base.
black mold

Mold Contamination: Look Out For Warning Signs

Professional remediation is the most efficient and effective long-term solution in the case of a mold contamination.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

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.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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).

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