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Feature - Occupant Health How Workplace Wellness Impacts Employee PerformanceThe WELL Coworking Rating highlights how indoor air quality, lighting, thermal comfort and other building systems influence occupant health, productivity and workplace experience.

Feature - HVAC Fault Detection and Diagnostics Helps Buildings Catch HVAC Problems EarlyFault detection and diagnostics can cut HVAC maintenance costs, improve occupant comfort and support commercial asset value.

Feature - Cover Story How Tracy Morgan Uses AI and Data to Lead FacilitiesTracy Morgan’s 25-year career has taken him from maintenance specialist to director of facilities and security at Galveston College and a Facility Champion.

Feature - Podcast When an Unthinkable Natural Disaster Becomes RealityWhat happens when a disaster exposes the gaps you didn’t know you had?

Feature - Maintenance & Operations Meeting the Demands of Mission-Critical Electrical InfrastructureIn mission-critical facilities, a highly trained workforce capable of supporting complex projects without disrupting operations is central.

Feature - Fire Safety/Protection Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Considerations in the Built EnvironmentModern building and fire codes can help ensure that facilities safely accommodate the use of the batteries.

Feature - Roofing Strategies for Collaborating with Roof System ManufacturersIn his debut column with FacilitiesNet, the writer shows how pairing with a manufacturer can save managers money.

Feature - Women in FM Urban Campus, Strategic Facilities: How Physical Space Attracts and Retains StudentsMaria Ruiz discusses the pressures urban campuses face to stay competitive.

Feature - Women in FM Attending Exclusive Facilities Conferences for Effective Vendor PartnershipsMaria Ruiz reflects on her experience at Elevate speaking with vendors committed to the facilities management profession.

Feature - Fire Safety/Protection Smarter Fire Protection: Where AI Can HelpArtificial intelligence is reshaping facilities management, and fire prevention is no exception.