Facilities Management articles for the week of 6/1/2025 - 6/7/2025

Baltimore Rightsizes its Aging Facilities

ike many U.S.

Read This » Early Entry into Facilities Paves Way for Long Career

aintenance and facilities management have been a part of Andrew Baxter’s life since an early age.

Read This » Orange County Public Schools in Florida Emphasizes Emergency Management

oubert “Lou” Alexis does not just talk about school safety.

Read This » Intuit Dome Setting Standards for Restrooms at NBA Arenas

t’s not every day that a sports venue receives recognition for innovativeness and state-of-the-art technology for its restroom facilities, but Intuit Dome, the new home for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California, boasts leading-edge restroom facilities throughout the complex that has garnered awards and attention aplenty.

Read This » Backup Plan for Portable Cooling HVAC Units Essential

hen asked to explain the importance of establishing a portable cooling plan for maintenance and engineering managers in the event of an emergency in institutional and commercial facilities, Brandon Elliott says it is essential.  “Emergencies don’t always give you a heads up,” says Elliott, mechanical technical director with Henderson Engineers.

Read This » Smart Irrigation: Saving Water, Compiling Data

ost grounds managers at institutional and commercial facilities work diligently to keep their turf green and healthy without using more water than is necessary.

Read This » Florida Magnet High School Forms Net-Zero Blueprint for K-12 Districts

ldquo;School tour guide” isn’t typically part of the job description for a chief facilities officer (CFO) in a K-12 school district, but Dave Sharma doesn’t mind taking extra time to show off his district’s prized building.  Sharma is the CFO for the Osceola County School District in Florida, and one of the district’s newest schools, NeoCity Academy, is a hit with school districts across the state and country for its energy efficiency.  “I think we’ve done over 500 tours of NeoCity,” says Sharma, who doesn’t lead every tour, but does his share.

Read This » Lead Poisoning Threatens US Cities With No Federal Help

ilwaukee isn’t the only community that’s dealt with lead poisoning.

Read This » Nico Viola Leads the Way at Holden Gardens & Forests

ico Viola knew early in life that he was meant for a career that included fixing things and managing buildings.  “I kind of feel like I was born into it, to be honest with you,” says Viola, the director of facilities at Holden Forests & Gardens outside Cleveland.

Read This » Fate of EPA’s Energy Star Hangs in Balance - What Facility Managers Need to Know

ipartisanship in Washington D.C.

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