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 delivers accurate, file‑size‑efficient models that integrate seamlessly with CAD and BIM tools. As a result, design teams can plan, iterate, and communicate with far greater confidence and speed.
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...