Making Space Work: The Forces Shaping Modern Coworking
Modern coworking has shifted from a low‑cost office alternative to a strategic, experience‑driven solution for decentralized workforces. In Q4 2023, operators added more than 7 million square feet of space across the United States, reflecting strong demand for localized, flexible workplaces. Operators are now borrowing hospitality design, wellness amenities, and advanced technology to create “third spaces” that foster community, health, and productivity. At the same time, modular, high‑performance furniture is being positioned as a long‑term asset that boosts occupancy, dwell time, and revenue.
Secure Generative AI Starts With The Work
Generative AI has moved from a novelty to a core productivity tool, accelerating email drafting, document creation, and code writing. Security teams now face the challenge of protecting customer trust, intellectual property, and competitive advantage as employees freely feed internal...
Siemens’ Microgrid Sets New Standard For Resilient, Sustainable Power
Siemens launched a 1.25‑megawatt on‑site microgrid at its Wendell, North Carolina plant, pairing a solar carport with a 3.9‑megawatt‑hour battery. The system delivers carbon‑neutral operations and cuts grid consumption by 2.5 MWh each year. Integrated with Siemens’ Desigo building management and...
The Campus-Wide Scheduling And Space Management Solution At Duke University
Duke University, spanning over 8,600 acres and serving roughly 17,000 students, migrated from Accruent EMS Enterprise to EMS Campus to create a campus‑wide scheduling and space‑management platform. The move unified room‑name conventions and data across systems like PeopleSoft, Archibus and...
Continuous Monitoring Center Helps Prevent 17 California Wildfires, Over 1,000 Outages
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) launched a Continuous Monitoring Center (CMC) in San Ramon to centralize data from millions of sensors and smart meters across its grid. The hub uses machine‑learning models to flag early‑stage faults, enabling crews to intervene before...
Improving Facility Efficiency With Better Hose & Cable Management
Poor hose and cable organization hampers productivity and creates safety risks across facilities. Investing in durable, well‑designed reel systems—such as spring‑rewind or custom‑engineered models—streamlines workflow, reduces downtime, and lowers long‑term costs. The article highlights specific reel options, including the N700...
ANSI Identifies Safety, Infrastructure Priorities For EV Investments
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released its April 2026 Gaps Progress Report, elevating fire protection in older buildings, power export, and cable management to high‑priority safety and infrastructure issues for electric vehicles. The report updates progress on 17 of the...
17 Communities Join USGBC’s 2026 LEED For Cities Certification Cohort
The U.S. Green Building Council announced the 2026 LEED for Cities certification cohort, adding 17 municipalities that together represent about 2.5 million residents. The cohort follows the LEED v4.1 Existing Cities rating system and is supported by Bank of America, which...
Steam Trap Surveys Boost Hospital Efficiency, Safety
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) conducted a comprehensive steam‑trap survey across Northwell Health’s hospital network, inspecting 9,817 traps. The audit uncovered over $2.4 million in gas and electric savings, 946,500 natural‑gas therms conserved, and nearly $1.2 million in utility incentives. A detailed...
The Power Of Partnerships
Amid rising supply‑chain volatility, facility leaders are turning to strategic distributor partnerships to safeguard operations. Strong distributor ties help hospitals, schools and other venues secure timely delivery of essential tools while controlling costs and labor constraints. Staples Business highlights how...
Facility Executive Welcomes New Editorial Director
Facility Executive, Continuity Insights, and Campus Resilience & Security announced Michael Gianakos as their new Editorial Director. Gianakos arrives with over 15 years of experience in fast‑paced media, most recently at sports‑focused digital outlet ClutchPoints. He will oversee content strategy...
Doing More With Less Workspace Design
Facility teams are grappling with a decade‑long drop in allocated office space, now averaging 150‑175 sq ft per employee versus 225 sq ft ten years ago. Hybrid work patterns create fluctuating occupancy, rendering static desks inefficient and costly. To address this, companies are adopting...
7 Proven EAM Best Practices To Maximize Facility Asset Performance
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and CMMS programs succeed when disciplined processes, not just technology, are applied. The article outlines seven best practices—building a comprehensive asset inventory, standardizing data entry, establishing a work‑order prioritization framework, creating a balanced preventive‑maintenance schedule, defining...
Scaling Mobile Authentication Across The Modern Enterprise
Enterprises are rapidly adopting mobile authentication to replace static badge systems, driven by AI investments and a tech‑savvy workforce. A recent HID report shows nearly two‑thirds of security leaders are deploying or planning mobile credentials, citing benefits such as instant...
The Skilled Trades Shortage Is Becoming A Facilities Management Risk
Facilities managers are confronting a growing shortage of electricians, HVAC technicians, and other skilled tradespeople, turning hiring challenges into a direct operational risk. The rise of smart building systems demands technicians who blend traditional trade expertise with digital fluency, further...