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 provisioning, biometric verification, and real‑time access monitoring. Scalable mobile solutions integrate with IAM, HR and cloud infrastructure, allowing instant credential updates across thousands of users and sites. The shift promises reduced risk, faster onboarding/off‑boarding, and a move from reactive incident response to proactive prevention.
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...
Communication On The Production Floor
Cisco Devices’ VP Espen Løberg warned that most factories rely on fragmented communication tools that aren’t interoperable, creating safety and productivity gaps. He highlighted Cisco’s new Wireless Phone 9821, which leverages Wi‑Fi 6E/7 and AI‑driven noise cancellation to deliver zero‑latency, secure voice...
The Cost Of HVAC Systems
HVAC systems account for roughly 40% of a building’s energy use, making them the single largest load. Inefficient operation can waste up to 30% of commercial building energy, driving higher utility bills and regulatory risk. Reactive, manual maintenance is proving...
The Hospitality Industry: Thriving Through Transitions
Canadian hotels in 2026 face steady tourism growth but rising labor costs, skills shortages, and higher energy and carbon pricing. General managers are shifting from intuition to data‑driven decision‑making, pulling insights from property‑management systems, point‑of‑sale data, and building analytics. Advanced...
Check Out Our NEW Product Submission Form For 2026
Facility Executive Magazine introduced a new Product Submission Form to simplify how manufacturers and suppliers propose products for editorial coverage. The online portal standardizes required information, including press releases and high‑resolution images, and targets products released within the last year...
Recycling Heat In Data Centers
Data center workloads are surging, tripling U.S. power demand over the past decade and set to double or triple again by 2028. The resulting thermal output, especially from AI‑driven, high‑density racks, is prompting facility leaders to shift from merely rejecting...
Healthcare Workers Want Proactive Measures, Not Continuous Surveillance
A new CENTEGIX report reveals that 68% of healthcare workers experienced violence and 74% witnessed it in the past year, underscoring a growing safety crisis. Workers rank security personnel, wearable duress buttons, and video monitoring as the top protective measures,...
Specifying A New Roof? Consider Total Cost Of Ownership
Facility managers are urged to evaluate roof replacements through total cost of ownership (TCO), which adds initial purchase price, ongoing maintenance, and eventual replacement costs. The article highlights that while low‑cost membranes like TPO dominate the U.S. market, high‑performance options...
Office Space Report: 4 Out Of 5 Executives Lack Occupancy Data
A new Butlr survey reveals that four out of five commercial real‑estate and facilities executives lack reliable spatial occupancy data, hampering space‑planning decisions. The report shows that 24% of unoccupied office areas are still heated and cooled, driving unnecessary energy...
Closing Safety Gaps In Hospital Lobbies
Hospitals are turning to cloud‑based visitor‑management systems that integrate directly with electronic health records (EHR) to streamline check‑in, improve security, and reduce lobby bottlenecks. Real‑time ID scanning and patient lookup cut visitor wait times while providing instant visibility for security...
Inclusive By Design: Rethinking Private And Public Spaces
Facility leaders are shifting from merely aesthetic offices to universally designed spaces that serve employees, visitors, vendors, and clients alike. The article outlines how inclusive design goes beyond ADA compliance, embedding equity, flexibility, and intuitive use into every touchpoint—from entryways...
How IOT And AI Are Reshaping Facilities
The article argues that IoT has moved from a peripheral sensor hobby to the core nervous system of modern facilities, especially as hybrid work drives demand for data‑rich environments. Sensors now provide continuous, objective evidence that supports evidence‑based decisions, proactive...
Clopay Introduces Commercial Door And Grille Solutions
Clopay Corporation launched its TruCycle Service Door and TruCycle Security Grille, ultra‑high‑cycle, springless solutions for continuous‑traffic commercial settings. Both products feature a direct‑drive operator with a variable‑frequency drive, eliminating springs and promising up to 500,000 cycles for doors and 300,000...
Lochinvar Debuts Regent Commercial Tankless Water Heater
Lochinvar introduced the Regent™ commercial tankless water heater, offering three models that deliver 500,000 to 1,000,000 BTU/hr. The units achieve up to 97 % thermal efficiency and feature a 25:1 turndown ratio, enabling precise load matching. Advanced RealTime O₂ Trim® and an...