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Facility Maintenance Decisions
Exit Interviews are a Waste of Time Facility executives have plenty on their plates. Devoting extra time to departing employees shouldn’t be on their list of priorities. Doug Pearson explains his reasoning in his column.

Building Operating Management
How to Achieve Building Resiliency During Wildfires Facility professionals need to ensure their building’s core systems remain strong during extreme weather events.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
How Modern Sensors Transform Building Lighting As workers return to offices, schools and clinics, interest has surged in human-centric lighting.

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New York Proposal Targets Energy and Climate Goals  Proposed state regulations aim to reduce pollutants contributing to extreme heat, damaging flooding and other harmful climate impacts.


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Global Drain Technologies: KeyForm

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Southco: R4-15 Rotary Latch



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The Future of Facilities Management: AI, Team Collaboration, and What's Next David Trask examines how rapid tech shifts, labor shortages and outdated infrastructure are reshaping the work of today’s facility managers.



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Campus Housing: Students Seek Better Tech Options Student housing industry report indicates that off-campus housing needs to be a bigger priority for institutions.


Building Operating Management
A Playbook for Successful Job Transitions A seasoned facilities leader’s guide to succeeding in a new position.

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How Hilltop Built a Stronger Workforce with Standardized Skills Training Case study: A structured Job Proficiency Standards model powered by Interplay Learning is reducing vendor costs, boosting preventive maintenance and accelerating technician career growth across Hilltop’s 28 facilities.

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Why Rodent Control Is a Critical Facilities Management Task Rodent control is not just a housekeeping task. It also is an issue of business resilience.


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Kimball International: Shore

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General Pipe Cleaners: Gen-Eye Fusion



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GAO: VA Should Lease More Space from Academic Organizations Congressional watchdog recommends VA implement a process to explore use of sole-source leasing with academic affiliates.


Building Operating Management
Modern STEM Buildings Balance Flexibility and Sustainability Facilities designed with plug-and-play infrastructure, shared instrumentation rooms and flexible teaching labs support rapid adaptation and maximize the lifespan of academic investments. 

Facility Maintenance Decisions
New-Generation HVAC Upgrades: Assessing Trends, Delivering Projects Evolving issues related to HVAC system demands, changing facilities and technology advances have complicated the process for managers.

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Touchless Restroom Upgrades Deliver Big ROI For facilities not yet equipped with touchless technology, the path forward is straightforward.




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.


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