Facilities Management articles for the week of 7/25/2021 - 7/31/2021

Don't Overlook the Restroom When Designing Space

A national restaurant franchise known for serving stone-baked pizzas in an eclectic, art-filled environment is redefining the restaurant community with the opening of the St.

Read This » We're Not Done With COVID-19 Just Yet

As COVID cases and hospitalizations are spiking again, only 56 percent of Americans (ages 12 and up) are fully vaccinated, but we are seeing more infections in children who are not old enough to receive a vaccine.

Read This » Resilience: Are You Ready for the Next Crisis?

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” — Mike Tyson By now, maintenance and engineering managers know just how much of a punch their organizations can take.

Read This » Will Maintenance Departments Look Different After COVID-19?

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought an entire set of new challenges for maintenance and engineering managers.

Read This » Tech Trends: Office Needs Evolving for Tech Firms

Technology firms are starting to branch outside of city centers and open offices in outskirts, suburbs, and mid-market cities.

Read This » Can Smart Buildings Outsmart Hackers?

How vulnerable are your facility systems to cyberattacks? Can bad actors hack into your building automation systems (BAS) and then gain access to sensitive information technology (IT) data? As building system technology continues to emerge and mature, facility managers, operators, and occupants are becoming increasingly reliant on the internet of things (IoT) and related technologies and applications.

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