Building Operating Management
Deferred Maintenance Isn’t a Strategy: Build a Prevention First Culture Instead Deferred maintenance may seem like a practical short-term decision, but it often creates long-term operational risks.
7/23/2026

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Preparing Facility Teams for Next-Generation Data Center Cooling Systems Manufacturers discuss why managing AI-era cooling systems requires new technical skills and stronger collaboration between facilities and IT.
7/23/2026

news & views
PVDF Roof Coating Extends Life of Pennsylvania High School Metal Roof Case study: A 30,000-square-foot standing seam metal roof at Conrad Weiser High School was restored with a field-applied PVDF coating system.
7/23/2026

Building Operating Management
Why Construction Estimates Fail Even When the Math Is Right The most successful project teams recognize that estimating is an ongoing process of understanding the market forces shaping a project.
7/22/2026

PRODUCTS
Brass Knuckle: SmartSkin
7/23/2026

PRODUCTS
Schneider Electric: Charge Pro
7/23/2026

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Predictive Maintenance Solutions: Maximize Equipment Uptime with Extech

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The Top 10 U.S. Cities for Bed Bugs in 2026 Annual list identifies the cities with the highest levels of treatment activity.
7/22/2026

news & views
Forecast: Fun and Learning in Las Vegas NFMT West promises education and Expo Hall opportunities for attendees.
7/22/2026

Building Operating Management
‘Elevate’ Your Leadership Skills in Nashville Join facility leaders for two days of insight, strategy and connection at Elevate 2026, August 27-28, at The Westin in Nashville.
7/21/2026

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Facility Managers Decide When to Rent or Buy Equipment Holden Forests & Gardens' Nico Viola, CFM, SFP, explains how lifecycle costs, equipment utilization, project timelines and customer service factor into every decision.
7/21/2026

PRODUCTS
HID: Amico
7/22/2026

PRODUCTS
DMF Lighting: 8-inch to 4-inch Retrofit Conversion Kit
7/22/2026

news & views
ASHRAE to Split Standard 90.1, Creating New Operational Carbon Standard The direction reflects strong industry stakeholder feedback while reinforcing the standard's historical role.
7/20/2026

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Tree Canopies Help Cool Cities and Strengthen Climate Resilience A nationwide study found that neighborhoods with abundant tree cover are significantly cooler than those with little vegetation.
7/20/2026

Building Operating Management
Tight Budgets and Schedules: How to Plan for a Successful K-12 School Renovation With limited budgets, tight schedules and ongoing staffing shortages, school districts must make every summer renovation dollar count.
7/20/2026

Building Operating Management
Inside the Ryman Auditorium: The Legacy of Nashville's Iconic Music Venue Gary Levy shares the enduring history of the beloved Ryman Auditorium.
7/17/2026

PRODUCTS
Tile Club: Kyoto and Rowena Impasto
7/21/2026

PRODUCTS
Hemco: Controlled Containment System Enclosures
7/21/2026

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Merging Maintenance and EE Goals for Building Enclosures How building enclosure systems — from roofs to foundations — impact energy performance and long-term maintenance planning, and how facility leaders can align capital projects with efficiency goals.
7/21/2026

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Share Their Biggest Challenges in Building Team Culture Facility managers give insight into the hardest part of building a facilities team culture.
7/17/2026

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Celebrating Park and Grounds Professionals FacilitiesNet honors the dedicated crews whose behind-the-scenes work keeps outdoor spaces maintained and safe.
7/17/2026

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