Old Gym Flooring Repurposed for Safe, Durable Playground Surfacing in Los Angeles
Ecore, together with Equinox and SpectraTurf, repurposed 11,500 sq ft of used gym flooring into safe playground surfacing for 18 parks across Los Angeles County. The conversion, completed in just two weeks, was part of Ecore’s TRUcircularity program, which aims to keep rubber out of landfills by reclaiming and recycling it into new products. The project also helped Equinox meet the LA County ordinance that mandates 70% recycling of construction debris. Landscape Structures supplied the equipment, completing a full‑circle supply chain from fitness clubs to community spaces.
Tapping Into Facility Software for Energy Efficiency
Facility software has evolved from basic building automation and maintenance tracking to integrated, cloud‑based platforms that combine BAS, CMMS, and advanced analytics. These solutions provide real‑time dashboards, AI‑driven fault detection, and predictive maintenance, enabling managers to cut energy waste while...
How Data Centers Are Rethinking Power to Ease Grid Strain
Data centers are confronting growing grid constraints as AI workloads generate unpredictable, high‑peak power demand. Facility planners are shifting site selection toward locations with reliable, quickly deployable power and are integrating on‑site generation, battery storage, and renewable sources. Advanced optimization...
Phasing Progress: How Universities Can Tackle Infrastructure Challenges Amid Budget Uncertainty
Universities are wrestling with a growing deferred‑maintenance backlog as enrollment declines and state funding shrinks, leaving critical utility systems under‑funded. Many institutions issue purchase orders that never materialize, creating safety and reliability risks. Experts recommend a phased, data‑driven approach—prioritizing the...
Balancing Water Savings with Real-World Performance
Modern restroom fixtures are engineered to slash water use through lower flow rates, pressure‑compensating spray outlets, and metered run times while preserving hand‑washing performance. Manufacturers highlight interchangeable cartridge systems that let facilities retrofit existing fittings with metering or ceramic‑gear components,...
Rethinking Roofing: Why Service Life Matters More Than First Cost
The article argues that roofing decisions should prioritize service life over initial price, positioning roofs as strategic assets rather than commodities. It highlights how codes and designers often focus on single metrics like R‑value, neglecting durability, which leads to premature...
Deductions Through Bonus Depreciation and TPR – Maximize and Plan
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) permanently restores 100% bonus depreciation for qualified production property (QPP) placed in service after Jan 19 2025, overturning the TCJA’s scheduled phase‑out that would have capped 2025 deductions at 40%. The legislation creates a new...
Fragmented Infrastructure Data Driving Trillions in Inefficiencies
A UMIP Inc. report titled “The $2 Trillion Infrastructure Identity Gap” warns that fragmented lifecycle data across buildings and infrastructure creates more than $2 trillion in annual global inefficiencies. In the United States, commercial properties alone may lose over $300 billion, while residential assets could...
Leading with Service: Anthony Maddox’s Journey in Facilities Management
Anthony Maddox, a veteran of more than two decades in facilities management, now leads a division that oversees over 200 buildings and a 3‑million‑square‑foot portfolio in Orlando. Starting as a part‑time maintenance technician, he leveraged a service‑first mindset to build a...
Floating Solar Helps a 74-Year-Old Vineyard Go Fully Renewable
Nelson Family Vineyards in Mendocino County has achieved 100% renewable power by adding a floating photovoltaic (FPV) system to its irrigation pond, complementing an existing rooftop array. The FPV installation is expected to produce roughly 200,000 kWh annually, covering the winery,...
Resilient Stadiums: A Touchdown for Safety and Revenue
Modern stadiums are being engineered for resilience and revenue by integrating structural flexibility, performance‑based design, and year‑round comfort. Engineers like Ryan Anderson and Bart Miller emphasize enclosed shells, advanced rigging points, and column‑free loading docks to support diverse events from...
Why Portable Cooling Isn’t a Plug-and-Play Fix
Portable cooling is often mischaracterized as a simple plug‑and‑play solution, leading facilities to deploy units without proper planning. Experts from JLL and Limbach stress that these systems require the same diligence as a temporary MEP project, including electrical load analysis,...
All-Electric, All New: Inside UCI Health’s Ground-Up Hospital
UCI Health opened its new Irvine campus in December 2025, a seven‑story, 350,000 sq ft, 177‑bed acute care hospital built from the ground up as an all‑electric facility. The hospital features 22 operating rooms on a massive "surgery megafloor," advanced imaging, labs,...
How Technology Is Reshaping Landscape Maintenance
Grounds managers at Texas A&M, Westminster, and Michigan State blend traditional diesel mowers with emerging tech such as hybrid, autonomous, and GPS‑tracked equipment. While diesel‑powered units remain the backbone for high‑use fields, hybrid models cut hydraulic risk and robotic mowers...
4 Steps to Designing with Reality Capture Technology
Reality capture technology is reshaping building design by turning physical spaces into precise digital models. The process follows four steps—scanning with overlapping passes, establishing survey control points, cleaning raw point clouds, and converting them into lightweight 3D meshes. This workflow...
Top-Down Risk Control: Why Roofs Matter More Than Ever
Roofing has moved from a peripheral maintenance task to a central risk‑management priority as insurers tighten underwriting standards and leverage satellite imagery to assess condition. Small, untreated defects can snowball into multi‑million‑dollar losses when storms cause water intrusion, equipment damage,...
States Move Forward with Pro-Gun Legislation
A wave of pro‑gun bills is moving through state legislatures, including Virginia's proposal to let victims of shootings in gun‑free zones sue the government and measures in Florida, Louisiana, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming that would permit concealed‑carry permit holders...
How Investing in Healthy Schools Pays Off
The 2025 State of Our Schools report reveals a $90 billion shortfall in K‑12 facility funding, leaving many U.S. schools—averaging 40 years old—without adequate HVAC or air filtration. Poor indoor air quality contributes to asthma in 4.5 million children, driving 13.8 million missed...
Does Your FM Organization Need Superstars?
Facility management leaders are re‑evaluating the practice of staffing teams exclusively with high‑performing "superstars." While McKinsey research shows star performers can outpace peers by 400% and bring traits like self‑motivation and time‑management, an all‑superstar model can stall long‑term growth as...
What to Consider When Taking on a Lighting Upgrade Project
Lighting upgrades are shifting from simple fixture swaps to strategic, system‑focused solutions that emphasize modular controls and human‑centered design. Executives are urged to start with occupancy duration and usage patterns, shaping decisions on controls, sensors, and infrastructure. A lifecycle‑cost perspective,...
Container Hotel Turns to Heat Pump Technology to Deliver Sustainable Hot Water
A European hotel chain is converting shipping containers into a 240‑room boutique hotel in San Francisco, pairing the modular design with a fully electrified heating strategy. To meet hot‑water demand, the project installed Lync’s air‑source heat‑pump water heaters, equipped with coastal‑grade...
Emerging Technologies Redefine Backup Power Systems
Commercial building backup power is shifting from idle diesel generators to hybrid systems that combine battery energy storage, renewable sources, and AI-driven controls. Facility owners are driven by sustainability mandates, grid instability, and the need for operational resilience against extreme...
High-Performance Curtain Wall Defines Duquesne's College of Osteopathic Medicine
Duquesne University opened its new College of Osteopathic Medicine, a six‑story, 100,000‑square‑foot facility that combines 80,000 sq ft of new construction with 20,000 sq ft of renovated space. The building’s façade features EFCO’s 5600 Series high‑performance curtain wall and D500 Series entrance systems, enabling...
How Westfield Modernized 18 Buildings Without Losing Its Past
Westfield, Massachusetts partnered with Siemens to retrofit 18 municipal and school buildings, avoiding demolition of historic structures. The $40 million program focused on replacing aging steam boilers, installing high‑efficiency HVAC, and deploying a city‑wide energy management system. Upgrades cost $14 million for...
VR Training Expands Access and Elevates Standards for SMART Apprenticeships
International Training Institute (ITI) partnered with Interplay Learning to deliver VR‑based apprenticeship training across SMART JATC facilities nationwide. The immersive simulations enable small training centers, some with as few as ten apprentices, to provide hands‑on experience comparable to large labs....
Reframing the Role of Facilities Managers as Strategic Partners
Facilities management is often labeled a cost center, limiting its strategic influence. Maureen Roskoski argues that reframing FM as a risk‑management function can shift executive perception and unlock needed resources. She emphasizes distilling massive operational data into clear business outcomes...
Capital Projects Spotlight Nationwide Push to Modernize Libraries
Municipalities across the United States are committing substantial capital to modernize public libraries, positioning them as multifunctional civic anchors. Projects range from a $35 million expansion in La Mesa, California, to a $49 million, 45,000‑sq‑ft new facility in Gallup, New Mexico, each...
CMMS, AI & Building Tech Take Center Stage at NFMT East 2026
NFMT East 2026 will debut in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 10‑12, spotlighting CMMS, AI, and building technology. The event features a special discount code FRIENDOFNFMT3 for $50 off all‑access registration. Facilities chief editor Dave Lubach launches the CMMSradio podcast, discussing...