Trends

“Trends” takes a detailed look at some of the significant product related news that will be shaping the selection process for facility managers in the future.



AI Fire And Life Safety

AI In The Fire And Life Safety Domain

A cautiously optimistic outlook on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the fire and life safety industry.
mission-critical facilities

Preparing For Disaster: Designing The Last Building Standing

How mission-critical facilities are designed to be the most resilient buildings.
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.
business continuity planning

How Facility Executives Can Impact Business Continuity Planning

Why facility executives and leaders have to be actively involved in business continuity planning and training.
Baptist Health Care Pensacola Florida

Climate-Resilient Healthcare Design: Five Key Strategies

Baptist Health Care followed these steps to fortify its new Pensacola, Florida medical campus from natural disasters.
Workplace Trends

Workplace Trends For The Office In 2024

Organizations need to choose office improvement investments wisely. Here are a few workplace trends shaping office spaces to consider in 2024.
Sustainable Office Design

A Sustainable Approach To Office Design

The integration of remanufacturing and WELL principles are poised to shape the future of office design in 2024 and beyond. 
Stormwater, ESCS

Tackling Stormwater With Expanded Shale, Clay, And Slate

With expanded shale, clay, or slate (ESCS) in their arsenal, facility managers can mitigate stormwater damage while reducing their operation costs.
Stormwater Management

5 Best Practices For Effective Stormwater Management

Thousands of facilities unknowingly releasing harmful pollutants through improper stormwater management are a real threat to the environment. Explore tips on how to develop your stormwater plan.
Building Resilience

Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster

Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.
artificial intelligence

The AI Impact

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in building operations presents new opportunities and risks for facility managers.
Biophilic Design

Diving Into Biophilic Design

Facility executives can transform their office spaces by adding in living walls.
Human-Centric Workplace Design

Human-Centric Workplace Design

In the post-pandemic era, designers and architects are taking a more mindful approach to workplace design.
outdoor lighting

Protecting The Night For People And The Environment

Excessive and poorly controlled outdoor lighting can have detrimental effects on plants and animals, as well as people.
interior lighting

Finding The (Right) Light

Lighting influences productivity, and directly impacts a building’s overall energy consumption. Elevate interior spaces with some of the latest innovations in lighting.
Office Trends

Observing Office Trends

Spaces for creative group work and individual quiet work have the greatest impact on space effectiveness and experience.
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3 Ways To Optimize Office Spaces

Facility managers can create office environments that enhance wellness, comfort, and sustainability.
school environment

Getting “Schooled” In Indoor Air Quality

BridgePrep Academy Charter Schools took several measures to create a safe, healthy indoor school environment for students and staff.
carbon emissions

Powering A Greener Future

As people become more aware of the negative impact of carbon emissions, organizations have stepped up to do their part for the environment.
Physical Security

Planning For Protection

A security expert discusses some of the most important security concerns for facility executives in 2022.
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%.