Building Operating Management
Lighting Controls: Achieving Energy Efficiency and Visual Comfort Lighting controls can be a powerful tool for achieving synchronicity between energy efficiency and personal comfort.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Identifying Problems with Fire Alarm Systems What to do if the fire alarm system is impaired.

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C-Suite to Prioritize Sustainable Initiatives Sustainability is becoming a higher priority for company officials as we head toward the new year.

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Energy Demands and AI are Top Concerns for Data Centers The overall global average year-on-year cost increase across 2024’s index is nine percent, while 2023’s was six percent.


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Siemens: RapidSBx

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KNIPEX Tools: Two New TwinGrip Sizes



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Human Remains Found at School Site Dating Back to 1880s Milwaukee school has twice previously reported finding remains on the site.


Building Operating Management
How Regenerative Design is Shaping the Future of Facilities Six principles of regenerative design can help move the practice into the mainstream, creating a more sustainable future.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Rules Regarding Nuisance Fire Alarms Can facilities eliminate manual pull stations from fire alarm systems?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maintaining Healthy Buildings Through Technology and Communication Managers who effectively care for facilities foster occupant health and comfort, which enhances the organization’s overall productivity.  


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Eaton: EZ Link GFCI Receptacle

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Yanmar: ViO35-7 Mini Excavator



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Tropicana Field's Aging Roof Contributed to Hurricane Milton Damage Engineer who worked on construction of the stadium more than 30 years ago said roof was beyond its expected service life


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Maximizing Fire Suppression Systems Managers must remain vigilant when planning for the inspection, testing and maintenance of these critical systems

Building Operating Management
Designing Offices for Hybrid Work As working conditions continue evolving, it could take five years for trends to settle

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McKean County Court House Updates Doors to Match Historical Look Case Study: The doors were selected to help capture the image of the courthouse’s past




Building Operating Management
What Can AI Do for Facility Managers? Building owners and managers are cautiously implementing AI applications, hoping to tap into the technology’s vast potential benefits


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Recovery Continues from Hurricanes Milton, Helene North Carolina jails forced to evacuate; grid assistance provided in Florida

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IAQ Issues Plague University Building Symptoms in a Colorado State building included eye irritation, congestion, sinus issues, vision problems and difficulty breathing

Building Operating Management
The ROI of Retrofitting: 5 Long-Term Benefits Understanding the long-term financial benefits of energy efficiency upgrades can reap huge long-term rewards.




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Facility Champion 2024: Jose Rosa Roque is Dedicated to Improving the Facilities Management Industry Roque was one of eight facility professionals to be named to FacilitiesNet’s annual Facility Champion award.


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McKean County Court House Updates Doors to Match Historical Look The doors were selected to help capture the image of the courthouse’s past.

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