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Facility Executive Magazine covers intelligent building design, building management, facility operations & commercial technologies in all industry sectors.



skilled workers

70% Of Skilled Workers Eager For Diverse Tools, Survey Finds

The NFPA's Trends Survey reveals employee sentiment around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the job site.
facility manager

Transitioning Into The Facility Management Field

To successfully transition employees into a facility management role, work is require from both organizations and individuals.

C-Suite Leaders Are Shifting Their Workforce Strategies

Forward-thinking C-suite leaders are shifting their workforce strategies as they take on more transformation initiatives.
Meeting Productivity

Is Low Engagement Killing Meeting Productivity?

A new report reveals growing frustration around low meeting engagement: Business leaders state that participants do not speak up, engage, or provide input enough during meetings.
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.
National Custodian Day

Today Is National Custodian Day!

In honor of National Custodian Day, Rubbermaid Commercial Products’ Behind the Scenes of Clean campaign shows appreciation for cleaning and maintenance professionals.
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Is America’s Best Restroom!

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's new restrooms earn a spot in America's Best Restroom Hall of Fame. Plus, five ways to celebrate National Custodial Workers Recognition Day.
Susan Harwood Training Grants

100 Non-Profits Awarded Susan Harwood Training Grants 

OSHA has awarded a total of $12.7M in grants to promote workplace safety, health training, and education at non-profit organizations.
Workplace Overdose, opioid-related fatalities

New Program Combats Soaring Workplace Overdose Deaths

With opioid-related fatalities in the U.S. at an all-time high, a new National Safety Council initiative aims to equip workplaces with lifesaving tools and training.
2023 C.A.P.E. Awards, Environmental Services (EVS)

Cintas Names 2023 C.A.P.E. Award Winners

In recognition of Environmental Services Week, Cintas honors 10 healthcare professionals for “Cleaning to Advance the Patient Experience.”
office attendance

Study Finds Office Attendance Is Lower In North America

Office attendance in North America is at 29% per week on average, compared with 32% in the UK, 36% in Asia-Pacific and 43% in Latin America.
Employee Collaboration

Socialization, Collaboration Motivate Employees To Work In Office

Latest Eptura report reinforces correlation between global workspace use and building maintenance, provides insights into workplace needs.
Back to Office, Survey

Ordering Employees Back To The Office? Many May Quit

According to a recent IBI report, 47% of employees will quit if their employer orders them to return to the office full time.
skilled trades

Lowe’s Foundation Commits $8M To Support Skilled Trades Training

Training programs at community and technical colleges in nine states will benefit from Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants, a $50M commitment to skilled trades workforce development.
Sustainability Goals

6 Ways To Meet Your Workplace Sustainability Goals

While many companies talk the talk of sustainability, far fewer walk the walk. Here’s how to accelerate sustainability progress at your facilities.
workplace experience

A Closer Look At Shifting Workforce Habits

This Q&A focuses on shifting workplace habits, motivations, and the challenges employers are facing in the return to the office.
construction

Supporting Holistic Recovery After Construction Injuries

A study from Travelers found that, after an injury, construction workers are off the job on average for 98 days.
lighting

Lighting Solution: Bringing Employees Back To The Office Safely

See how lighting technology can effectively reduce disease transmission, and encourage employees to return to the office.
Environmental Services technicians

Honor Your Healthcare Facility’s EVS Technicians

In recognition of the Environmental Services (EVS) technicians who keep hospitals and healthcare facilities clean, nominations are open for Cintas' 2023 C.A.P.E. Awards. 
Human-Centric Workplace Design

Human-Centric Workplace Design

In the post-pandemic era, designers and architects are taking a more mindful approach to workplace design.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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.

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