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Feature - Design & Construction Restaurant Design Strategies for Greater Operational EfficiencyIn an industry where labor challenges and space constraints continue, thoughtful design has become a competitive advantage.

Feature - Software DES Software Puts Designs in MotionDiscrete event simulation software can help teams test complex system designs in real time before committing financing.

Feature - Design & Construction Where Sustainability Is Changing Commercial ConstructionResponsible building has stopped being a special case and started becoming the default way capable teams work.

Feature - Podcast Designing for People, Not Just BuildingsBaltimore Convention Center’s Ethan Lang shares how thoughtful restroom renovations improve the visitor experience and demonstrate the impact of facility management.

Feature - Maintenance & Operations Your Building is Trying to Tell You SomethingWhat years in hotels taught the writer about repeat repairs, temporary fixes and the small clues that turn into big facility problems.

Feature - Design & Construction How Inclusive Playgrounds Can Shape More Equitable School District PoliciesInclusive playgrounds are often celebrated as visible symbols of equity, places where peers can swing, spin and explore side-by-side.

Feature - Maintenance & Operations The Cost of Waiting: How to Make Smarter Capital Decisions With Limited ResourcesIn her column debut, Yanet Vega advises managers on navigating big-ticket projects.

Feature - Editorial Looking Back on ElevateFrom AI’s growing role to reframing sustainability, Elevate sparked practical ideas and lasting connections for facilities leaders.

Feature - Emergency preparedness Rethinking Emergency Plans Through Critical Event ManagementFacility leaders can strengthen emergency preparedness by developing dynamic plans that address detection, response, communication, mitigation and recovery.

Feature - Plumbing & Restrooms How to Plan Plumbing and Restroom Upgrades in Commercial BuildingsA walkaround can reveal aging fixtures, but effective upgrades also require assessing whether the building’s infrastructure can handle new demands.