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U.S. Schools Face $90 Billion Facilities Gap A $46 billion gap in 2016 grew to $85 billion in 2021 and has widened as aging facilities require more extensive maintenance and repairs.

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Energy Star Program Appears Safe – For Now EPA program sees potential funding reduced, but officials appear intent on retaining it for 2026 at least.

Building Operating Management
Facilities Management Needs the Next Generation – How Can Schools Help What if your first job could set the stage for a long-lasting career? As the facilities industry faces a significant labor shortage, one school district is preparing the next generation to take over the reigns.

Building Operating Management
HVAC Trends: What Lies Ahead Several trends have emerged that owners need to consider before making decisions that will affect operations, the environment and the bottom line.


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Hitachi: air365 Max with R-32



Facility Maintenance Decisions
From Classroom to Campus: Shaping Student Success Beyond the Classroom A former special education educator turns her focus to campus life, ensuring students’ well-being and safety as Grambling State University’s building coordinator.


Building Operating Management
New Year, New Opportunities Chief Editor Dave Lubach welcomes the new year.

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Holding the Line: A Look at Cyber Risk Management from 2025 As buildings become smarter and more connected, cyber risk becomes operational risk.

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GAO: 40 Percent of Libraries in Poor Condition Survey finds that 70 percent of libraries expect deferred maintenance to persist or increase in the next three years




Building Operating Management
New Home, Still Great Show NFMT East brings education, networking and products and vendors show to Charlotte


Facility Maintenance Decisions
What’s Your Story? Turn hard-earned lessons into insights that help move the facilities management profession forward

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Building a Proactive Drain Cleaning Program Initiating an effective drain cleaning program requires a thorough assessment of the facility’s pipes.

Building Operating Management
Bridging the Cybersecurity Gap Between IT and Operations  Understanding access with continuous monitoring is also critical even if you think you’re already doing everything right.




Building Operating Management
Adaptive Reuse Delivers New San Bernardino Health Campus Vacant call center in San Bernardino repurposed as important community facility.


Facility Maintenance Decisions
The Future of Mowing: Smarter Technology and Electrification Mower manufacturers discuss how technology is reshaping productivity, costs and long-term planning for grounds operations.

Building Operating Management
A Historic School Reborn Through Adaptive Reuse Restoration, energy upgrades and smart systems bring new life to a 1906 landmark.

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