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summer energy demand

Demand Response: Strategies For Summer Energy Peaks

To maximize preparedness, savings and resilience, facility managers should evaluate their energy strategies and demand response in the summer.
extreme heat

New Rule Would Protect Indoor, Outdoor Workers From Extreme Heat

Proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat.
mission-critical facilities

Preparing For Disaster: Designing The Last Building Standing

How mission-critical facilities are designed to be the most resilient buildings.
Partial Occupancy Challenges

Addressing Partial Occupancy Challenges

Access control solutions can help commercial facilities executives turn the tide on partial occupancy and meet sustainability targets.
leak detection

Detecting And Addressing Leaks 101: A Guide For FMs

Practical solutions for owners and managers on how to identify and address different leaks that can occur in facilities.
workplace injuries

Fatigue Remains Top Risk For Workplace Injuries

Workplace violence is considered least likely risk for workplace injuries, but concern significantly increased from 2020 to 2023, according to the National Safety Council.
abandoned buildings

Bringing Abandoned Buildings Back To Life

Adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings can bring new life to a community and its economy. However, these projects can present special challenges to facility managers.
Equity In The Workplace

Nurturing Equity In The Workplace

Cultural humility and belonging in the workplace revolve around fostering transparency, self-awareness, and dismantling hierarchical structures.
space planning

Optimizing Space To Enhance Employee Productivity And Well-Being

Workplace management tech is the key to optimizing space in order to boost employee well-being and productivity. 

waste management

Q&A: What Does The Future Of Waste Management Look Like?

What does the future hold for waste management? Loi McLoughlin of UBQ Materials discusses modern strategies, sustainable practices and more.
Storm Shelter Doors

Storm Shelter Doors: Balancing The Code Requirements

Implementation and understanding of comprehensive severe weather solutions such as storm shelter doors, and adherence to codes and requirements is necessary to mitigate risks and protect lives in the face of severe weather.
Data Center Operations

Data Center Operations In 2024

Avoid outages by identifying deficiencies and mitigating risks.
lighting solutions

Lighting The Way To Cost Savings

A variety of energy- and cost-efficient lighting solutions are available for commercial buildings.
Workplace Design

The Psychology Of Workplace Design

The perils of open-plan offices and hot desking.
Empower Field

Smart Care Success Story: Empower Field

Home to the Denver Broncos, Empower Field at Mile High is Colorado's premier venue for sports and entertainment and ranks among the largest NFL stadiums in the nation. Given the high demand for swift and dependable service, the stadium needed a partner capable of ensuring smooth operations.
U.S. Industry Electrification

Forecast: 50% Surge In U.S. Industry Electrification By 2030

Schneider Electric's Sustainability Research Institute projects uptick in Industry electrification and reduction in fossil fuel demand; company plans $23.8 million investment in South Carolina manufacturing operations.
Emergency Management

Emergency Management: Preparing For Threats Against The Clock

Emergency preparedness is challenging for any business, but having the right tools can make a difference.
Facility Executive June 2024 issue

Facility Executive June 2024 Issue

The June 2024 issue explores flexible workspaces. Plus, emergency preparedness, data center management, equity in the workplace, energy retrofits, and more.
floor plans

Key Tips For Optimal Organizational Floor Plans, Maximized Efficiency

A comprehensive facility space assessment aids in pinpointing discrepancies between the current usage of a space and its potential.
solar power generation

3 Considerations Before Investing In On-Site Solar Power Generation

Before investing time and resources into on-site solar power generation, companies need to consider energy goals, site suitability and more.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.