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The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a frigid winter for 2022/2023. Across much of the country they are expecting temperatures far below normal, and precipitation amounts that could make transportation difficult. When these extremes occur, they are often a challenge for facilities. In this post covid world, however, the somewhat expected tribulations of inclement weather become

Imagine evacuating a facility in an emergency, only to find yourself surrounded by darkness and commotion. In such a situation, being in a familiar facility can still be dangerous and cause workplace accidents. Having emergency lighting is essential for every commercial facility. It helps the staff calmly manage such situations and guides the people and

Sustainability-focused investing has exploded in the past decade, with global ESG assets projected to reach $50 trillion by 2025. The “sustainable investment universe” describes when portfolio investment decisions are based on companies’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors. This approach weighs investment opportunities on how businesses contribute to positive social change rather than solely on

Flexible office spaces are contemporary workspaces designed to accommodate the dynamic business needs of different companies while availing a mix of communal and private work areas. Unlike traditional office spaces, several organizations share the same building and access shared information technology (IT) infrastructure, office furniture, conference rooms, and ready-to-use office equipment. Workers in a flexible

In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left

World Workplace 2022 IFMA’s World Workplace® is the largest, most highly acclaimed FM conference in the world. Established in 1995, World Workplace is the original forum for groundbreaking discussions on facility management and the wider built environment. It’s where all workplace professionals come to discover innovative FM technologies, build valuable relationships and sharpen essential skills.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2022, marking this as the seventh consecutive year with an above-normal season has been predicted. This year’s Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Unfortunately, extreme weather cannot be prevented, but there is technology that can be put

In December 2021, President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14057, which includes several initiatives to help protect the environment. However, of the many initiatives in the order, its overriding key focus is sustainability. While the order applies primarily to U.S. government-owned and -operated facilities, whenever such orders are signed, they typically encourage other facilities, both