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3 Ways to Know It’s Time for Elevator Maintenance

07/10/2020

Elevator maintenance is usually handled by technicians, but these three early indicators of problems can be tracked by facilities managers.

What Do Healthy Buildings Look Like Post-COVID? (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

As the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo drew to a close on Thursday, one of the final educational sessions for the day focused on a topic that every building owner and facility manager is faced with today: healthy buildings.

Industrial Real Estate Outlook Post-Pandemic is Strong, Thanks to Ecommerce (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

One of the biggest factors altering industrial real estate has been the prevalence of e-commerce, especially during the coronavirus pandemic, according to James Breeze, senior director and global head of industrial and logistics research for CBRE.

Successful Workforce Development Initiatives Include Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

Discussing strategies on how to replace the baby boomer generation as they enter retirement has been a hot topic at the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo.

Are You Ready for 5G? (BOMA 2020)

07/10/2020

A good connection for devices—phones, computers, sensors, and equipment—is critical in buildings. It’s becoming increasingly important as more and more devices join the network.

Measuring and Creating Happiness in the Workplace (BOMA 2020)

07/09/2020

Panelists discussed how the workplace is evolving, especially during a global pandemic, and how happiness plays a role in the built environment during the recent session “Happiness by Design and the Evolving Workplace” at the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo.

Study Reveals How Pandemic Is Influencing Tenants’ Attitudes About the Workplace

07/09/2020

The million-dollar question that people in the commercial buildings industry have been asking in light of the COVID-19 pandemic is: how will this reshape or affect the need for office space moving forward? It’s a critical question that the team at Brightline Strategies answered at the 2020 BOMA International Conference & Expo on Wednesday during their educational session, “Data Insights: The Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial Office Tenants.”

How Commercial Real Estate Will Change in a Post-Pandemic World (BOMA 2020)

07/09/2020

What will commercial real estate look like post-pandemic? This question kicked off the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo session titled “Post-Pandemic Outlook for Commercial Real Estate.”

Energy-Efficient and Green Strategies to Increase Value of Class B/C Buildings (BOMA 2020)

07/09/2020

There are many market drivers motivating class B/C owners to take action to create more energy-efficient, green buildings. They include cost savings, policy requirements, tenants and repositioning a building to a next level class. Learn more.

Session Explores Bridge Between Physical and Virtual Workplace (BOMA 2020)

07/08/2020

Kadonoff delivered a forward-thinking presentation titled “Hybrid Virtual/Physical Workspaces for Enterprise Collaboration” at the 2020 BOMA International Conference & Expo Tuesday.

How Will We Replace the Baby Boomer FMs Set to Retire? (BOMA 2020)

07/08/2020

One of the biggest issues faced today by the facility management (FM) industry is filling what’s known as the “experience gap.” In the session “Facility Management: Filling the Experience Gap” at the 2020 Virtual BOMA International Conference & Expo, panelists discussed the impending exodus of 25 percent of the FM workforce that is eligible to retire soon and how to replace that invaluable experience leaving with them.

A Closer Look at the GBAC STAR Accreditation

07/08/2020

Major hotels, convention centers and even cities have committed to earning the GBAC STAR accreditation. Read more to see who has committed.

Fil Doux Textiles’ New Moody Blues Collection Features Pro-Tech Plus Protection

07/07/2020

Fil Doux Textiles newest Otratex collection, Moody Blues, is the first to be treated with Pro-Tech Plus, an earth-friendly, water-based coating that extends the life of the product.

Light Paints the Space at Ketra’s New Austin Headquarters

07/03/2020

LED lighting manufacturer Ketra opened the doors to its contemporary, inviting new headquarters in Austin, TX, where innovative lighting controls give it a step above the rest. 

Pandemic Tests Resiliency of Buildings and Business Continuity Plans

07/01/2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has exposed weaknesses in many facility preparedness plans. Now is the time to insulate your building from the next crisis.

Illinois' New Biometrics Law: What It Means for Facilities

06/25/2020

Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) imposes new requirements on companies that collect biometric information. BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny and attorney Brian Weinthal break down what you need to know.

5 Important Tasks for Reopening Buildings During COVID-19

06/16/2020

Are you reopening your building? Don’t forget these 5 important considerations.

COVID-19: Have You Kept Up with Pest Control?

06/08/2020

Buildings that have sat unoccupied or under-occupied while occupants worked from home are at risk for pest infestations. If you didn't continue your regular pest control service while people were out of the office, it might be time to look into extra mitigation measures. Dr. Brittany Campbell, staff entomologist and research scientist for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), discusses the risks with editor-in-chief Janelle Penny.

How Hospitality Spaces Become Healthcare Facilities

05/29/2020

Meeting venues like the Javits Center have been pulled into service as field hospitals and other spaces for healthcare delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim Henry, healthcare sector leader at CallisonRTKL, walks us through what it takes to transform hospitality and meeting spaces into sophisticated healthcare facilities.

15 Building Products for a Post-COVID-19 World

05/22/2020

As communities prepare to slowly reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the built environment will look different. See new products meant to change the look and operations of buildings in the name of safety.