Facilities Management articles for the week of 10/27/2024 - 11/2/2024

Training Occupants On Fire Safety

ire prevention strategies go beyond alarms and suppression systems.

Read This » Healthy Building Policy Summit Points to Sustainable Future

hances are you didn’t attend the Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington D.C., in September.

Read This » Understanding the Benefits of Human-Centric Design

s cities grow denser and more complex, the spaces where we work, live, and interact must evolve to prioritize human well-being and inclusivity.

Read This » Technology Makes an Impact on Training for the Skilled Trades

rade schools aren’t just touting the terrific career opportunities available these days in the skilled trades and facilities management.

Read This » Key Considerations and Challenges When Adding Solar Power to Existing Buildings

enewable energy has experienced remarkable growth in the past few years with solar power emerging as a frontrunner in the transition to cleaner energy sources.

Read This » How to Use Job Task Analysis to Inform Employee Certification Strategies

t's well-documented that the skilled trades have been experiencing multi-pronged labor challenges.

Read This » When to Replace Fire Systems Per NFPA 72

ventually, no amount of maintenance will be able to prevent the need to replace the existing fire alarm system.

Read This » Security Top Priority for Government Buildings

ere’s a 21st-century challenge for building architects: Design a government building that meets security mandates but also looks and feels inviting to the public, and do it on a tight budget.  The security aspect alone might have facility managers reaching for aspirin.

Read This » What Can AI Do for Facility Managers?

acilities managers who have not given much thought recently to artificial intelligence (AI) might want to think again.

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