Topics

The primary disciplines of facility management—building envelope & exteriors, construction & retrofits, energy, environment, facility management, interiors, safety, security, technology—along with other important topics are included in this section.



Laserfiche Global Headquarters

Laserfiche Global HQ Achieves LEED Silver Certification

Biophilic design principles were applied at Laserfiche's headquarters facility, which was built in Long Beach, CA on an “undevelopable” site that housed eight formerly active oil wells.
sustainability

Shifting Your Approach To Streamline Sustainability Initiatives

This new approach can improve sustainability initiatives by thinking outside of the site-to-site budgeting mindset.
cleaning contractor

The Benefits Of Working With Cleaning Contractors

Hiring a commercial cleaning contractor ensures employee health and safety while enhancing the workspace's overall aesthetics.
ASHE

ASHE Honors Achievements In Healthcare Facilities Management

ASHE award winners will be recognized during the inaugural Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Anaheim, Calif.
Radford National Safety Council

Zachary M. Radford Is New NSC Vice President Of Government Affairs

The transportation and safety policy expert, former Hill staffer brings more than two decades of law, policy, and communications experience to the National Safety Council.
2024 America’s Best Restroom

Check Out These 10 Top-Notch Restrooms: Which Is Your Favorite?

This week, Cintas named the top 10 finalists in its 2024 America’s Best Restroom contest. Check out these innovative restroom facilities and vote for your favorite by August 16. 
Healthcare Services Institute

Healthcare Surfaces Institute Unites With ISSA

HSI will now be known as the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, a Division of ISSA, and the HSI community can become members of ISSA immediately.
Branded parking lot

From Mundane To Branded: Why Parking Lots Are The New Canvas For Businesses

Parking lots are often only seen as lines on asphalt, but their potential for marketing to attract more business makes them blank canvases.
industrial workplace

Culture Counts In The Industrial Workplace

Upgrading industrial setting employee spaces can help foster a culture of belonging that attracts and retains quality talent.
snow removal partner

How To Find The Best Commercial Snow Removal Partner

To find the best commercial snow removal partner, facilities need to look for green flags, and avoid red flags.
hygiene public restrooms

A Closer Look: Inclusive Hygiene And Public Restrooms

Restrooms impact employee experience: one in six respondents surveyed by Tork said they've left a job because of a poor restroom.
Protecting Indoor Air

Q&A: Protecting Indoor Air From Outside Pollutants

A project lead from the Illinois ASHRAE Chapter shares how climate change will continue to impact air quality.
Workplace Accommodations

Navigating Workplace Accommodations In Creative Industries

Almost 60% of employees have a disability-related issue and more than half do not know how to disclose that information to their employer, reveals new research.
Office Management

Addressing Everyday Challenges In Office Management

See how computer-aided facility management software is used to tackle obstacles in office management.
Facility Cleaning Products

5 Products To Help Keep Facilities Clean

From waste receptacles to disinfectants, this selection of facility cleaning products will help your facilities management team get the job done.
labor shortage

De-Risking The Labor Shortage: It’s All About Flow

Persistent labor shortages can greatly inhibit productivity, but integrating Digital Labor Flow Optimization can prevent this.
Energy Retrofits

The Built Environment And Energy Retrofits

More green energy retrofits are prompted by incentives and sustainability goals.
Trauma-informed healthcare facilities

Improve Healthcare Facilities By Creating Human-Centered Spaces

Trauma-informed healthcare facility design represents an opportunity to improve care, clinician well-being, and even the bottom line.
Green Roofs and Other Natural Features

Sustainability On Display: See These Green Roofs And Other Natural Features

This selection of four products for green roofs and natural features will support your organization's facility management-related sustainability efforts.
Stormwater Centers of Excellence

EPA To Establish Four Stormwater Centers Of Excellence Across U.S.

Funded with $5M in Investing in America grants, the Centers of Excellence will conduct research and provide technical assistance to improve stormwater infrastructure across the country.
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%.