Forbes Building operators face a growing talent shortage as experienced staff exit the workforce. Autonomous building technology promises to capture lost knowledge and streamline complex operations. Advocates say automation augments […]
FacilitiesNet The U.S. electric grid is facing several pressing challenges that put commercial businesses at risk. A recent Department of Energy Resource Adequacy Report finds that the grid is facing
IFMA’s FMJ Magazine Across health care systems, municipal infrastructure and commercial building portfolios, equipment failure rarely begins as a dramatic breakdown. It begins quietly. A pump bearing vibrates slightly outside
South China Morning Post When it comes to hotel rooms, “luxury” does not necessarily mean clean and hygienic. A number of studies have shown that light switches and television remote
Multi-Housing News In luxury residential development, the line between home and hospitality is becoming increasingly blurred. Once a niche offering, hotel-branded residences are gaining traction across key markets in the
FacilitiesNet As facilities push to reduce water consumption, sensor-operated restroom fixtures offer a compelling path forward — but performance in the field is far from automatic. While today’s touchless technologies
Buildings Elevators are among one of the most mission-critical building systems, and yet the specifications that govern them often lag far behind what modern technology makes possible. Too often, they’re
Builder Magazine Builders face a pivotal choice: self-insure against structural failures or shift risk to a third party. While some see low odds and cost savings, long-tail claims can surface
Buildings Ask any facility manager, and they’ll tell you that identifying and fixing crossflow issues is one of the persistent plumbing challenges in commercial buildings. Crossflow occurs when hot and
Facilities Net Battery-powered equipment is becoming more popular among grounds departments, but McKenna says he is not completely sold. Electric handheld tools such as blowers and edgers show promise, but