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Financial institutions are increasingly drawn to less traditional locations, such as educational campuses.
Hosting a financial institution at your facility offers several advantages for building owners—but be mindful of the potential pitfalls. Here’s what you need to know.
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Jake Helman, SVP of sales and partnerships for Skedda, demonstrates how the platform enables easier space booking.
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Robin Burton, director, global sustainable procurement, for CBRE, presents at the 2025 IFMA World Workplace conference.
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Kurt Kuntzmann, senior indirect purchasing and facilities manager for Toll Brothers, Inc., presents at the 2025 IFMA World Workplace conference.
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Colette Temmink, EVP, strategy and delivery, for Voxel, addresses attendees at the 2025 IFMA World Workplace conference and expo. Joining her were Marshall MacFarlane, facilities senior project manager for Bell Bank, and Daniel Stonecipher, chief product and technology officer for GeoComm.
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Building Systems/O&M

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Is your current water heating system enough to meet your facility’s needs?
When it’s time to upgrade your water heating system, what fits your facility best—tankless, conventional tank units, or both? Consider these factors to make your decision.
Sept. 15, 2025
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The enclosure of your building protects your entire facility from the elements. How are you maintaining it?
Catching envelope problems before they become major issues reduces costs and helps you avoid disturbing building occupants. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your...
Sept. 12, 2025
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Sept. 8, 2025
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The cold season is just around the corner. Is your site ready for winter weather? These tips will help you refine your snow removal and de-icing plan.
Sept. 3, 2025

Smart Buildings

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Discover how building owners can leverage diverse financing options like PACE, ESCO, and green loans to fund smart technology upgrades, reduce operational costs, meet sustainability...
Sept. 24, 2025
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Discover how self-healing buildings utilize advanced technologies to proactively detect and resolve issues, optimize asset performance, and support strategic goals like energy...
Sept. 23, 2025
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Attendees at the “AI Strategies for Facility Leaders: Separating Fact from Fiction” panel at the 2025 IFMA World Workplace conference were asked to share a word they associated with artificial intelligence. Answers ranged from “helpful” and “assistant” to “scary” and “jobless.”
Artificial intelligence is here—but optimizing your operations with it requires a solid strategy and the ability to distinguish hype from real impact. Here’s what you need to ...
Sept. 22, 2025
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Smart buildings thrive on actionable insights, not excessive sensor data. Learn how building owners can avoid over-instrumentation, streamline dashboards, and prioritize high-...
Sept. 3, 2025

Resiliency & Sustainability

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The “Living Lab” workspace located at the Armstrong corporate campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was constructed using ceilings panels with PCM to support energy savings during both cold and warm seasons.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act significantly expedited phaseouts of solar and wind energy tax credits, but credits for other technologies that support thermal energy storage remain...
Sept. 17, 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing ending an emissions monitoring requirement for large facilities. Here’s why—and how you can comment on the proposal.
Sept. 15, 2025
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What’s new in LEED v5? The newest version of this building certification system contains significant changes aimed at pushing the industry forward.
Aug. 11, 2025

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Exterior building maintenance tasks can pose a serious safety risk for whoever is performing them—but a well-maintained suspended access fall protection system can help keep workers...
Sept. 10, 2025
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Despite increased investments, cybersecurity breaches are prevalent, and many firms rely on manual reporting; the industry is moving toward smarter, faster decision-making through...
Sept. 9, 2025
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Fire can threaten any facility. These strategies for building materials, landscaping maintenance, and more can help harden your building against fire threats.
Aug. 29, 2025

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Industry News

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Matt Tucker, IFMA’s director of research, discusses a new report, “The Rise of the FM Analyst,” at the 2025 IFMA World Workplace conference and expo.
Data fluency is a key driver of success for current and future facilities managers. Dr. Matt Tucker, IFMA’s director of research, shares six key insights from a new report—plus...
Sept. 22, 2025
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The National Fire Protection Association recently conducted its third annual industry survey. Here’s what you need to know.
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The state budget package signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eliminates the business rent tax—the last remaining statewide tax on commercial leases in the U.S.
Aug. 25, 2025