Structural shift: Facilities management is moving from time-based maintenance toward lifecycle-based strategies that are helping reduce unexpected expenses. Here’s how it works.

Trade show must-knows: Long Beach, California, is hosting BOMA 2026—and BUILDINGS will be there. Here’s what you need to know about attending and how you can follow our coverage throughout the show.

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 to expect and how to find the gaps.

Meet Kjersten Jaeb: Incoming BOMA International chair Kjersten Jaeb sat down with the Buildings Podcast to explore the value of peer networks, her plan to lead with intention—and the must-see events at this year’s BOMA conference.

Raising the bar: These 20 projects, spanning both new construction and major renovations, are setting new standards for design innovation, sustainability, and more.

Wireless lighting control: This platform’s multi-band wireless architecture supports multiple frequencies, allowing users to optimize performance based on site conditions and minimize interference.

Slatwall’s character without the complexity: Palladium GrooveLine takes Inpro’s Palladium Rigid Sheet wall protection and routes it to deliver the look of slatted wood in a sheet format. It’s ideal for senior living, hospitality, and more.

Under-eave lighting: Ideal for light commercial environments, this lighting system delivers year-round exterior illumination with smart RGBW control through an app. It remains virtually invisible when it’s off.

Retrofit-friendly access control: This battery-operated door handle features smartphone-based electronic access management. It installs on a standard 161 cylindrical door prep and is made with commercial-grade, vandal-resistant construction.