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What is the Strangest Thing You Found in Your Facility?

FacilitiesNet is seeking responses to the strangest things facility managers ever found while working on site.   July 9, 2025


By Mackenna Moralez, Associate Editor


Facility managers are often the unsung heroes of the buildings they operate. They’re called upon to address issues such as an annoying noise coming from a vent to a full-scale office renovation. FM’s are almost always able to pinpoint the problem area, but the reasoning can oftentimes be unexpected. 

FacilitiesNet is seeking answers from real-life facility managers on the strangest things they ever found while inspecting or maintaining a building. Responses will be used in a future FacilitiesNet articles, but don’t worry, we won’t publish your name or facility – we'll just relay your story.  

 

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