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    Water damage from flooding can be devastating. Make sure your building is shored up against floods today and anticipate future needs with these tips.
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    First of its Kind Collaborative Embodied Carbon Measurement Project
    Learn how leading firms are collaborating to develop an innovative carbon assessment tool for the buildings industry.
    May 13, 2025
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    In our QuickChat with ABM Industries, Angela Johnson Culver explores the complex demands facility owners face and ways they can optimize operations and cost efficiencies across...
    May 8, 2025

    Building Systems/O&M

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    Are your facility’s restrooms well-stocked?
    Restrooms are responsible for nearly half of office building complaints. Learn why—and how the right dispensers help encourage positive experiences.
    May 23, 2025
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    Proptech is changing the way we buy, sell, manage, and experience commercial buildings.
    The market for proptech has expanded rapidly since its debut in the 2000s. Here’s how property professionals can update their building management practices with the help of sophisticate...
    May 16, 2025
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    From avoiding costly HVAC failures to reducing energy waste, digital twins are driving efficiency across commercial buildings. Discover how real-time analytics and AI-powered ...
    May 13, 2025
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    High-efficiency LED lighting and intelligent lighting controls can yield measurable cost savings and sustainability benefits in data centers.
    Advanced lighting strategies should be more than an afterthought in today’s data centers—they’re part of a larger optimization strategy that helps save money and ensure more efficient...
    May 5, 2025

    Smart Buildings

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    As IT and OT systems converge in today’s smart buildings, cybersecurity risks multiply. Learn how to secure vulnerable infrastructure through zero-trust architecture, encrypted...
    June 10, 2025
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    Reflection of old brick building in glass of new modern building.
    Integrating smart building technology into pre-2000 infrastructure presents serious technical and financial hurdles—but with the right strategy, owners can unlock long-term value...
    June 6, 2025
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    There’s a quiet reckoning happening in buildings across America. Facility directors, design leads and ops managers are facing a trifecta of pressure: utility bills that ...
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    An aerial view of the QTS data center under construction in Phoenix, Arizona.
    Jobsite intelligence solutions are boosting visibility in facility management, helping streamline scheduling, surveillance, and more. Here’s how.
    May 28, 2025

    Resiliency & Sustainability

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    Image of massive, spherical seismic damper in building suspended by cables.
    From AI-assisted modeling and IoT monitoring to shape-memory alloys and seismic cloaking, the latest advancements in seismic design are transforming how buildings withstand earthquakes...
    May 27, 2025
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    Supplement traditional grid energy with distributed energy solutions to gain some control over what you pay for energy.
    Electricity prices are rising across the U.S. Here’s why—and the reasons why distributed energy can help flatten those spikes.
    May 21, 2025
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    An outside view of Arlington Transit's new operation and maintenance facility, a 3-story structure that opened in November 2024.
    ART’s operation and maintenance facility blends smart design, renewable energy, and scalable infrastructure to support Arlington’s carbon-neutral future.
    May 19, 2025

    Safety & Security

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    Fall protection systems keep workers safe when they work at heights. How much do you know about them?
    May 27, 2025
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    David Olds of FPS presents at the 2025 Southern California Facilities Expo in Anaheim.
    Keeping fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems functioning is paramount to keeping people and property safe. These five NFPA standards are key for building owners and ...
    April 21, 2025
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    Raul Guzman speaks at the 2025 Southern California Facilities Expo.
    OSHA requires that employers provide their employees with a safe environment and the training they need to do their jobs safely. This presentation at the Southern California Facilities...
    April 21, 2025
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    The expo floor at the 2025 Southern California Facilities Expo on Wednesday, April 16.
    Every building owner and manager wants to keep people and property safe, but keeping up with evolving technologies can be difficult. These exhibitors at the 2025 Southern California...
    April 18, 2025

    Products

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    This AI-powered platform streamlines vendor sourcing, bid evaluations, compliance checks, and contract management in a centralized workflow.
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    These chargers are ideal for spaces where more than one electric vehicle needs to charge at once.
    June 9, 2025
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    DMF Lighting’s downlighting and cylinders feature an amber LED option for lighting in coastal areas.
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    The M91P Rim Panic Exit Device is ADA-compliant and meets ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards.
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    Industry News

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    Electric bikes (e-bikes) are shown in London. Lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes can cause fires if they’re damaged.
    The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act is finding bipartisan support in Congress. What would it mean for facility professionals if it passed?
    May 28, 2025
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    Commercial building products and projects are the focus of the Product Innovation Awards.
    This award program, now in its second year, celebrates exceptional products for commercial buildings. Here’s how you can enter.
    May 22, 2025
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    Association is championing the business case for energy efficiency as Trump Administration considers cuts to U.S. EPA program.
    May 13, 2025
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    Brad Meltzer, host of “Decoded” on the History Channel and “Lost History” on H2, will deliver the Sunday, June 29 keynote at the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo.
    This question is one of the most important things you can ask yourself, especially when you’re struggling with exhaustion and burnout, says historian Brad Meltzer. The New York...
    May 7, 2025