Why it’s important: What facility teams do in the first two days usually decides how big the loss gets, how much mold follows, and whether the claim holds up.

Smart building strategies should not stop at the front door. Connected exterior lighting can unify campus operations, strengthen visual comfort and security, reduce wasted energy, and turn outdoor spaces into manageable assets.

Free quiz: Specifying green products can be challenging, especially with the number of sustainable product certifications out there. How much do you know about it?

Building performance standards (BPS) are spreading—and even if you’re not responsible for regulatory strategy, you may want to pay attention anyway. Unpack the potential consequences of not meeting BPS requirements and FM’s role in achieving these goals.

Make your data work for you: Buildings’ operational data is often contained in multiple places that don’t talk to each other, which prevents facilities teams from using them to optimize operations. Here’s how you can clean up the chaos.

Keeping owners in the loop: Capital improvement projects tend to run on the same type of schedule that’s been used for years—and it’s not built for the building owner to read. Here’s why that needs to change.

Improve visibility and safety: This compact fixture delivers low-glare illumination for deck perimeters, seating areas, and more while integrating naturally into the outdoors. A mobile app lets users adjust brightness and select colors.

Continuous aerial monitoring: This autonomous, American-made, “always-on” drone system provides live visibility and enables rapid response to anomalies. It can launch in as little as 3 seconds.

Lightweight cut protection: Available in 16 or 18 inches of coverage, this lightweight HDPE sleeve helps guard workers’ arms from cuts and abrasions. It features ANSI A2 cut resistance and has a low-friction surface to reduce snagging.

Fidget-friendly seating: Designed for K-12 environments, Scribble is a student chair with a looping texture under the seat that allows students to fidget and ground themselves without drawing attention or distracting others.