Monthly Archives: October 2022
Supporting maintenance beyond work orders
Facilites Net No one said maintenance would be easy. Day in and day out, maintenance and engineering managers and their staffs face complex challenges that range from supply-chain problems and tight budgets to growing workloads created by aging facilities and mounting pressure to adapt to and embrace new technology. READ MORE
‘Symptom of a larger issue’: Senior living operators grapple with quiet quitting
Senior Housing News The term “quiet quitting” might not mean the same thing in senior living as it does in the corporate world, but that doesn’t mean that some operators aren’t devoting time and resources preparing for it. Quiet quitting, which first became popular through the video-sharing social media platform TikTok, refers to the practice [...]
Hotel labor shortage ‘most significant challenge,’ says Marriott CEO
TravelPulse A shortage of workers is the most significant challenge being faced by the hotel industry, according to Anthony Capuano, CEO of Marriott International, speaking at the annual Stephen W. Brener Distinguished Lecturer Series in Hospitality Management, hosted by NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. Tisch himself, CEO of Loews [...]
On-site engineering teams help drive efficiencies and occupant satisfaction
ABM As we have collectively entered a new era in the industry, facility managers are asked to do more and will see better results on business, tenant and sustainability fronts by developing an engineering strategy that combines standardized operating procedures with a strategic multi-year roadmap. READ MORE
Top 6 signs of rodent infestations in facilities
CleanLink Fall has arrived, and temperatures across the country are beginning to dip leaving commercial facilities at risk for increased rodent pressure. The National Pest Management Association is warning commercial facilities to be extremely vigilant in their rodent prevention efforts by looking for signs of rodent infestations that can be costly for their business. READ MORE
At The Intersection of Facilities & Security Doubling Down on Facility Safety and Risk Mitigation
ARC Facilities When discussions about facilities safety and security arise, the good news is that both FM and security teams can and should work closely together. Healthcare Security Professional Martin Green nailed it when he said, “We lock the doors. They fix the doors. We’re the eyes and ears for each other. We’re interdependent.” READ MORE
Sacramento, California, faces an alarming shortage of senior affordable housing. Some new units are on the way
CAP Radio Violeta McCloskey was homeless before she moved into her apartment at a senior affordable housing community near Tahoe Park, California, in 2011. She had lost her home to foreclosure and was living in her SUV. To get by, she treated her asthma and brushed her teeth each morning at a nearby bingo hall [...]
RUI President: We’re building more scale after doubling in size, taking first management agreement
Senior Housing News It’s been a big couple of years for senior living operator Retirement Unlimited (RUI). The Roanoke, Virginia-based operator at the start of the year announced it had doubled in size following taking management of seven Florida communities. Sullivan and RUI also this year pivoted from a growth strategy based solely on new [...]
Feds make $175 million available for affordable senior housing
McKnight’s Senior Living Up to $174.6 million in federal grant funding was announced Wednesday to support the development of new rental affordable senior housing. In a notice posted by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development under its Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program, HUD said the funding will support new affordable [...]
Turning the tide: Navigating the great retirement
IFMA’s FMJ Magazine Nearly half of the FM workforce is projected to retire in the next few years. When experience and institutional knowledge leave the organization, where does that leave the rest of the FM team? READ MORE
7 Ways Data Can Drive Better Facilities Management Decisions
TWinFM Whether it’s using a smart meter to track energy usage at home or scrutinizing reviews to decide on a restaurant — decisions in day-to-day life are becoming increasingly more data-driven. In parallel, the use of data for decision-making in facility management is also growing… READ MORE