Facilities Management articles for the week of 8/31/2025 - 9/6/2025

Tia Freiburger on Leadership, Teamwork, and the Art of Facility Management

here is something about Tia Freiburger that just exudes confidence.

Read This » Staffing Challenges, High-Level Solutions

or years, maintenance and engineering managers have struggled to find, recruit, hire and retain qualified entry-level technicians.

Read This » A Data-Driven Playbook That Delivers Business Benefits

n today’s fast-paced facilities landscape, data is no longer a luxury.

Read This » Smart Fire Systems Provide Reliable Alternatives for Facility Executives

fire protection system functions much like an insurance policy — rarely called upon, but essential when it matters most.

Read This » Seattle Aquarium Weighs Lighting Needs of Aquatic Life and Staff

aintenance and engineering managers involved in planning lighting projects at institutional and commercial facilities need to consider a number of factors beyond simply replacing existing lamps with longer-lasting, energy-saving LEDs.  While determining the proper light levels, installing control systems and taking advantage of natural light are critical aspects of effective lighting projects, the stakes are even higher in museums and aquariums, where preserving artifacts and protecting living organisms are an even higher priority.  When the Seattle Aquarium built a third atrium for its waterfront building, designers had to account for the marine life that would be housed inside, as well as the lighting needs of the employees and the thousands of visitors who walk through its doors.  Marine life considerations   The Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion highlights the area’s connection to the Pacific Ocean.

Read This » Facilities From the Grounds Up with Nick McKenna

ick McKenna has spent his entire professional career on the grounds floor — literally.

Read This » Solar Panels Provide Roof Maintenance Challenges

aintenance and engineering managers are increasingly involved in discussions about evolving solar technologies, particularly as they relate to integration with existing roofing systems and long-term maintenance needs for institutional and commercial facilities.  Roofing systems offer building owners and developers untapped development opportunities, which sometimes include solar power generation, says Chadwick Collins, technical director for the Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI).  “While some roofs might have HVAC units or utility lines, there’s often plenty of unused space that hasn’t been fully explored or effectively leveraged,” Collins says.

Read This » Catholic University of America Leads with Solar Energy Project

lean energy projects can help organizations meet sustainability goals, maximize financial opportunities and become leaders in their community.

Read This » Miami Dade College Celebrates Freedom Tower Centennial Anniversary with Renovation

hat started as a modest plan to upgrade an iconic building turned into a grand renovation to celebrate a historic moment.  Miami’s Freedom Tower has always held a special place in the minds of the community.

Read This » More Restrooms Install Touchless Fixtures to Appease Customers

t has been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, but the effects are still being felt in institutional and commercial facilities.

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