Topics

The primary disciplines of facility management—building envelope & exteriors, construction & retrofits, energy, environment, facility management, interiors, safety, security, technology—along with other important topics are included in this section.



Asset Management

Redefining The Future Of Asset Management: Four Innovative Approaches  

The asset lifecycle and plant processes are dynamic, and innovations in integrations must not only mirror those dynamics, but present users with a single source of truth for greater efficiency.
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Show Love To Your Employees This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, Facility Executive rounded up a list of products that can show love and appreciation to your facility and employees.
video surveillance technology

Understanding The Evolution Of Video Surveillance Technology

In the latest edition of Intelligent Network Video, author Fredrik Nilsson traces the path of video surveillance technology from its roots to its current state. Topics include AI, cybersecurity, and cloud-based solutions.
Employee Workplace Needs

Are Companies Mandating More Time In The Office?

Nearly 60% of companies currently mandate or encourage more time in-office for employees, according to the 2024 VTS Global Workplace Report.
Warehouse Safety

10 Easy Tips To Increase Warehouse Safety

An industry expert outlines some of the quickest, most cost-effective ways to improve warehouse safety without investing in all new rack.
Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl LVIII: Who’s Going To Work On Monday?

An estimated 16.1 million U.S. employees plan to miss work, or show up late, on the Monday after Super Bowl LVIII. Plus, Allegiant Stadium runs on renewable energy.
hospital

Study Finds Hospital Patients Want AI And Video-Assisted Care

The Hospital AI Patient Survey uncovered that many patients endorse AI and video for virtual care and family collaboration.
New Construction

UL Solutions Adds UL Verified Healthy Building Mark For New Construction

New program advances indoor environmental quality in new building construction projects. 
USPS

USPS Aims To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2030

The U.S. Postal Service is preparing to deploy its first electric delivery vehicles in 2024; plans to reduce $5 billion in operating costs will result in significant carbon reductions.
indoor air quality

EPA Establishes Stricter Air Quality Standard

The EPA believes the stricter air quality standard will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths and 290,000 lost workdays.
Laminam, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

New Laminam Facilities Reflect Commitment To Sustainability

Philip Eeles, President, Laminam North America discusses the company's current corporate expansion and its five new facilities across Canada and the U.S.
ISSA Scholars opened its scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.

ISSA Scholars Opens 2024-2025 Scholarship Applications

ISSA Scholars has opened its scholarship applications and encourages employees and their families to apply now through April 12, 2024.
Carlisle Construction Materials LEED Platinum v4 Certification

Carlisle Earns North America’s First LEED Platinum v4 Certification

Carlisle’s Sikeston, MO building products manufacturing facility delivers up to a 38% improvement in building performance and generates over 10% of its energy used through renewable solar power.
AI and IoT

How AI and IoT Support Sustainable And People-Centric Buildings

AI and IoT allow buildings to meet the demands of regulators and tenants while also providing opportunity to lower operating costs.
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Why Do Some Americans Skip Washing Their Hands?

Top complaints about public restrooms are clogged or unflushed toilets; an old, dirty or unkempt appearance; and unpleasant smells, according to the latest Healthy Handwashing Survey.
LED Lighting Upgrade

Why Now Is The Time For A Lighting Upgrade

In the tech-forward lighting industry, fluorescents are yesterday's news. Today, LED lights are due for their first upgrades.
Workplace Safety Culture

Do Workers Value Safety Culture When Evaluating A New Job?

Almost half of American workers would consider a pay cut to work for an employer with a better safety culture, reveals 2024 Workplace Safety Culture Report from DuraPlas.
Bayer Solar Energy Projects

Bayer Launches Groundbreaking Solar Energy Projects In New Jersey, California

Bayer’s Whippany, NJ and Woodland, CA solar projects align with its sustainability commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 and have net-zero waste across its entire value chain by 2050.
buildings in NJ

National Institute of Building Sciences Celebrates 50 Years

The National Institute of Building Sciences supports public and private building technology to advance the nation’s built environment.
Resilience Program

The Cornerstone Of Control-Based Resilience Programs

BCI board member Scott Baldwin will discuss control-based resilience programs at the Continuity Insights 2024 Management Conference.
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.

[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.