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High-touch areas like restrooms need to be maintained consistently, with similar results regardless of who is working or when the work is done.
What good cleaning really means: Visual inspections and complaints only tell part of the story of your cleaning protocols. Evaluating vendors properly starts with knowing what...
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Long Beach, California, is the host city for the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo.
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The Sahuarita Regional Library in Sahuarita, Arizona, embraces the desert landscape of its location. The building mass and orientation respond to solar exposure, prevailing winds, and pedestrian movement across the site.
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Podcast

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What Facility Managers Need to Know About SITES Certification
Extreme weather is changing how facility managers think about resilience—and it starts outside the building. In this video, BUILDINGS Editor Lauren Brant highlights key takeaways...
June 17, 2026
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Building Systems/O&M

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NFPA 70B now requires documented electrical maintenance programs. What does that mean for you? This episode of the Buildings Podcast reviews what facility leaders need to know...
June 15, 2026
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Chillers, boilers, and other major building equipment don’t have a permanent identity the way a car has a VIN—and over time, this can cause problems. Persistent identity helps establish a consistent reference.
Computerized maintenance management systems record what happens—but they don’t give systems a permanent identity, like a car’s VIN. Here’s why that matters and what you can do...
June 15, 2026
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A smart cleaning strategy supports performance, safety, and sustainability. Here’s how.
June 12, 2026
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How much is your HVAC running after everyone goes home?
HVAC use after people go home is a blind spot in standard reporting. After-hours bookings are rarely isolated as a named metric, so occupant-driven waste remains invisible. Here...
June 10, 2026

Smart Buildings

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Addressing legacy system limitations and security concerns, the article highlights how leveraging cloud-based platforms, open standards, and incremental project phases can reduce...
June 23, 2026
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As manufacturing shifts towards digital and flexible systems, understanding layout limitations and future expansion needs is crucial for maximizing automation benefits and maintaining...
June 19, 2026
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Smart buildings are redefining the Social component of ESG by providing real-time data and automation that promote healthier, safer, and more inclusive environments, ultimately...
June 15, 2026
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You can’t see your building’s digital experience, but it might be the most important amenity you have. Here’s why.
June 1, 2026

Resiliency & Sustainability

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Think you know a lot about the SITES certification program? Take our free quiz and see what you remember!
June 9, 2026
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Looking down into “The Hub,” visitors walk on permeable paving and can enjoy expanded green space that allows water to infiltrate the ground directly. These sustainable strategies controlled onsite and downstream flooding while fulfilling a community need for a safe community space.
As extreme weather intensifies, facility managers must look beyond buildings. Discover how SITES-certified landscapes manage stormwater, boost resilience, and deliver long-term...
June 5, 2026
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Windows that change states in response to light levels and temperature are an effective way to reduce HVAC load and energy spending—but how do they work? Check out our guide.
June 3, 2026
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Safety & Security

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Technology is enabling the transition to a more centralized security approach that provides unified oversight while still leveraging local responders on the ground.
Security response is often fragmented and involves multiple responders. This model is hard to sustain, especially for facility managers, who own what happens after the alarm goes...
June 1, 2026
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Smart technologies are becoming part of everyday building operations—and they’re also introducing unique vulnerabilities that your IT team may have overlooked. This session at...
May 20, 2026
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These cars in Minneapolis were damaged during a riot in summer 2020.
Do you have a plan for what to do before, during, and after riots or major protests? A panel at the upcoming 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo will explore how to perfect...
May 6, 2026
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Impersonation enabled by artificial intelligence—also known as “deepfakes”—are more than an IT problem. They’re a major risk to the workflows that keep your buildings running....
May 4, 2026

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Multi-band wireless technology supports multiple frequencies, allowing users to optimize performance based on unique site conditions.
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This high-performance cleaner is ideal for dairy, beverage, and food processing equipment and surfaces.
June 22, 2026
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This minimalist HVAC diffuser is quieter than metal diffusers and resists condensation.
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Industry News

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The 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo is fast approaching. Incoming chair Kjersten Jaeb sat down with the Buildings Podcast to explore the value of peer networks, her ...
June 22, 2026
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Can bringing in third-party facility management providers help solve recruiting challenges for in-house FM teams? Quinn Heimann of Aerotek joins the Buildings Podcast to offer...
June 8, 2026
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Records management is more important for building owners than ever before—and you need to be able to prove who has oversight. Here’s what you need to know about governance.
June 8, 2026
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Mick Ebeling will deliver the Sunday keynote at the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo.
Mick Ebeling, the only three-time TIME Magazine Best Inventions recipient, will deliver the Sunday keynote at the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo. Here’s what you can...
May 27, 2026