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Facilities Management articles for the week of 2/9/2025 - 2/15/2025

Utah State Correctional Facility Improves Conditions for Inmates and Employees

afety, security and comfort were key pillars considered when designing the recently completed Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in Salt Lake City.

Read This » Telling the Story of Buildings

he statement caught my attention when I first heard it from a panelist at the Greenbuild International Conference in Philadelphia last November:  “Young people do not understand how buildings work.”  Coming during a panel discussion of staffing challenges facing maintenance and engineering managers in institutional and commercial facilities, the statement addresses one basic issue managers face daily: finding the time and money to provide the training entry-level technicians need to maintain facilities properly.

Read This » Leadership vs. Supervision: Key Differences & Strategies

eadership is closely related to supervision but focuses more on creating an environment where employees are motivated, inspired and aligned with the organization’s vision.

Read This » LEED v5 Requires Climate Resilience Assessments

o help building owners understand and manage their risk exposure following a natural disaster, the U.S.

Read This » HVAC Upgrades: Data-Driven Decisions

VAC system upgrades are among the most complex and expensive projects in institutional and commercial facilities.

Read This » ESCO Relationships Continue to Evolve

chieving energy savings at institutional and commercial facilities will always be the bedrock of a relationship with an energy service company (ESCO).

Read This » Develop Your Career by Attending Industry Events

here are myriad benefits to looking outside of the workplace for the betterment of your career.

Read This » Stronger and Smarter: The Latest in Restroom Fixtures

estroom fixtures may not always grab the spotlight in institutional and commercial facilities, but they play a critical role in shaping the user experience, driving sustainability and reducing long-term operational costs.

Read This » Grounds Management Experts Predict the Industry's Future

rounds managers have experienced plenty of change in their operations at institutional and commercial facilities in recent years.

Read This » Water Heater Upgrades Improve Energy Efficiency at Quinnipiac University 

he financial savings continued after the units were installed, Marquardt says.

Read This » Key Considerations when Enhancing Access Control Programs

acility executives looking to enhance their access control technologies say it’s important to understand a facility’s risks, vulnerabilities, and any applicable accreditation or regulatory agency requirements that must be met.

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