Special Reports

Bonus articles and features that cover industry events and issues.



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.
Data Center Predictions

Three Data Center Predictions For 2022

The Uptime Institute looks at three key predictions for the data center industry in 2022, and their impact on facility management.
Surveillance Cameras

Trends In Surveillance Cameras

As security demands evolve, here’s a look at equipment capabilities and related considerations.
Starnet Flooring

What Role Does Flooring Play In Your Facilities?

Mark Bischoff, Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, explains how a site assessment that includes a focus on floors will propel project success.
Legionnaires’ Disease

Water Management Plans For Healthcare

Failure to follow regular maintenance routines will expose owners to litigation should an occupant contract Legionnaires’ Disease.
Connected lighting

Next Steps In Cyber Secure Lighting

As connected lighting gains ground, “turning on the lights” increasingly means tapping into a network of advanced control technology. It also presents cybersecurity concerns.
Office Design

Design Directions For The Office

When it comes to office design, change has been a constant since 2020. Here are some solid trends emerging for the workplace.
lighting distribution centers

Do More With Warehouse Lighting

In distribution centers, LED lighting can help reduce energy costs and lead to better control and flexibility over operations.
furniture reuse

Rerouting Furniture From Landfill

As part of its facilities projects, General Motors donated a plethora of its office furniture to local schools.
power outages

Level Up Against Power Outages

Choose a sufficient backup power system based on critical facilities needs.
Remote Inspections

Remote Virtual Inspections For Facilities

With demand increasing, ICC and RESNET are developing an ANSI standard to inspect buildings remotely.
corporate sustainability

Sustaining Efforts In Sustainability

Corporate sustainability encompasses a broad range of strategies designed to create value for stakeholders, consumers, and employees.
pest management

Pest Management Prep For Winter

As seasonal changes approach, take a look around facilities to minimize potential pest impact.
door hardware

Builders Hardware That Makes The Grade

Find door hardware to meet performance requirements using BHMA’s new Certified Product Directory.
retail facilities

Controlling Retail Maintenance Costs

Keep retail facilities in top shape with proactive oversight and preventive measures.
Hospitality

Hospitality That Floors Guests

In Round Rock, TX, flooring installation at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions pivots to meet timeline — while delivering on client expectations.
infection prevention

Cleaning And COVID-19

As facilities maintenance teams move forward, the industry has learned several lessons.
monitoring-based commissioning

Persistent Energy Efficiency In Buildings

Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) and HVAC analytics provide facilities teams long-term tools.
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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