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Feature - Restrooms Keeping Restrooms ADA-Compliant Through Design and Daily MaintenanceAccessible restrooms require more than code-compliant design. From misplaced trash cans to poorly chosen fixtures, everyday decisions by staff and occupants can unintentionally create barriers.

Feature - Facilities management FM Insights: 4 Steps for Improving Facilities EfficiencyFacilities Influencer Charles Thomas debuts his series of video columns on facility management.

Feature - Indoor Air Quality Los Angeles Schools Tackle IAQ Challenges after WildfiresHistoric 2025 wildfires challenged the district’s facilities teams to address a host of problems, including indoor air quality issues caused by smoke.

Feature - Data Centers Key Advances Rewrite Data Center ManagementFacility executives and managers face crucial decisions related to power density, liquid cooling, flexible energy and unified data platforms.

Feature - Podcast Facilities in Focus: A Lawsuit That Could Change Building Security ForeverFacility managers are facing growing pressure to rethink building security.

Editorial - Editorial Green Schools Conference Shines Spotlight on K-12This year’s Green Schools Conference showcased how K-12 districts of all sizes are advancing sustainability — often with limited resources but unwavering optimism.

Feature - Office Design Commercial Office Spaces Place Emphasis on FlexibilityWhile durability and aesthetics matter when selecting furniture, having movable parts enhances options.

Feature - Cover story U.S. Military Background Sets Executive on Successful Career PathMedical College of Wisconsin’s Brian Cowperthwaite brings unique skillset to career.

Feature - Emergency Power Emerging Technologies Redefine Backup Power SystemsBESS, microgrids and AI offer owners greater flexibility and reliability in their efforts to protect facilities operations.

Feature - Facilities management Unique Challenges of a Non-Profit Facilities ManagerNon-profit facility mangers find themselves in the state of “do more with less.” Maria Ruiz advises how to move past that stage.