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Facilities Management articles for the week of 2/15/2026 - 2/21/2026

Designing a School for the New Normal

hen design began on River Grove Elementary School in spring 2020, the Pacific Northwest still carried a reputation as an ideal region for passive design because of the region’s temperate weather, mild summers and relatively stable infrastructure.

Read This » Capital Projects Spotlight Nationwide Push to Modernize Libraries

t a time when information is available instantly on phones, computers and laptops, communities across the country are making a surprising but deliberate investment in bricks-and-mortar libraries.

Read This » Facilities in Focus: One-Size-Fits-All PPE Is a Safety Myth

One of the main responsibilities of a facility manager is keeping people safe.

Read This » Why Resilient Roofing Is More Than a Maintenance Plan

hile developing and implementing a comprehensive roof maintenance plan is a critical element in ensuring the system’s performance and resilience, it is just one of several important decisions owners must make in ensuring resilient roofing for their facilities.

Read This » How School Districts Can Maximize Investments for Electric School Bus Programs

oing fully electric with vans, school buses, or all vehicles is a goal for many K-12 school districts across the country.

Read This » AI Analytics Step In as Energy Standards Tighten and Resources Shrink

ne of the charges of facilities teams is wise use of resources, which is not only responsible but less expensive.

Read This » Rethinking Access Control as Buildings Evolve

ccess control needs can vary significantly by facility type.  Office environments often require flexibility to account for changing staffing levels and tenant mixes.

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