Facilities Management articles for the week of 6/15/2025 - 6/21/2025

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Read This » SOPs, ROI and the Bottom Line

eveloping comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOP) requires significant investment by maintenance and engineering managers, but the return on that investment can be substantial.

Read This » Common HVAC Missteps and Myths

lanning maintenance schedules is one thing but executing them effectively is another.

Read This » Smart Irrigations: Maximizing Methods

hile smart irrigation systems can precisely determine the amount of water a specific landscape requires, the systems need an effective irrigation infrastructure to achieve optimal results.

Read This » What Top Ranked Companies Have in Common

lthough they represent different market segments - airline, manufacturer, software company and retail chain - the most admired companies in 2025 all have disruptive characteristics in common.

Read This » Transforming Big Box Stores into Community Healthcare Hubs

s healthcare systems seek to expand their community reach and bring care closer to patients, the adaptive reuse of former big box retail stores is emerging as a faster and more cost-effective solution.

Read This » Acoustic Design Enhances Employee Experience

eyond their effects on productivity, acoustics play a huge role in ensuring employees feel secure and safe.

Read This » Emergency Cooling Needs? Questions to Ask

aintenance and engineering managers need to ask a series of important questions when considering facilities’ portable cooling needs, says Brandon Elliott, mechanical technical director with Henderson Engineers:   What is the function of each space?  Are the cooling needs for people, equipment or products?  What is the occupant load during normal operation?  Will there be spikes in occupants if the facility is used during an emergency?  What are the consequences if those areas lose cooling, such as servers overheating, unsafe conditions for occupants or spoiled food?  How long can different areas tolerate higher temperatures with no cooling?  Do certain areas require 24/7/365 cooling no matter the situation?   Do certain areas require humidity control?  Is it acceptable to reduce or stop ventilation during emergencies?   What length of time does temporary cooling need to operate?  Will lighting and other equipment operate during that time?  How will the placement of the portable cooling equipment impact acoustics?  How does the heat rejection from the units impact the space, and how is that heat removed?  Managers have a lot to consider when faced with bringing in extra options to meet additional cooling needs.

Read This » Beyond Aesthetics: Why Art is a Competitive Differentiator

or facility managers juggling tight budgets, demanding maintenance schedules and tenant satisfaction, adding art might seem like an unnecessary luxury – a discretionary expense considered only after essential needs are fully met.

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