One Showroom, Three Voices: C.F. Stinson Unites Its Three Textile Brands at NeoCon 2026
C.F. Stinson is launching a 2,300‑square‑foot showroom at THE MART during NeoCon 2026, bringing its three commercial‑grade textile brands—Stinson, Arc‑Com and Anzea—under one roof for the first time. Designed by Kuchar, the space features five color‑blocked vignettes that showcase new collections: Fine Line, Flirtation, Perfectly Imperfect, Bloomscape and the upcoming Street Smart line. A central worktable, flexible seating and a host bar create a collaborative environment for designers to explore materials. The unified presentation signals a strategic move toward an integrated, versatile offering for the interior‑design market.
Survey: 4 Out of 5 Workplace Leaders Lack Spatial Occupancy Data Needed to Lower Office Costs
Butlr’s new survey of 400 U.S. commercial‑real‑estate and facilities leaders reveals that four out of five lack reliable spatial occupancy data. Only 19% base space‑planning decisions on data, while 36% rely on gut instinct, resulting in heated, unused space and...
JLL: AI Demands, Rising M&E Labor Costs, Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Office Fit-Out Costs up 6%
JLL's 2026 Global Office Fit‑Out Costs Guide shows the benchmark for a medium‑quality corporate office has risen to $2,150 per square metre ($205 per square foot), reflecting a 2‑6% increase over the past year. The surge stems from geopolitical instability,...
How Smart Restroom Design Can Save Facilities Thousands Annually
Facility managers are turning to Bobrick’s Fino top‑fill soap dispensers and low‑flow faucets to slash restroom operating costs. The bulk‑soap system can cut supply expenses by up to 80% and reduce maintenance time by roughly 25%, translating to an average...
ASHRAE Highlights System Performance, Workforce Needs, Building Technologies as Industry Priorities in 2026 Technical Program
ASHRAE has unveiled the technical program for its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, scheduled for June 27‑July 1. The agenda spans eight tracks—including AI in building design, building decarbonization, and workforce development—and features research‑driven sessions on data‑center cooling, resilient...
FM: A Look at Our Past and a Roadmap for the Future
i-FM, the UK‑based FM news platform, released the Workplace Futures 2026 white paper following its 20th annual conference. The document reviews more than four decades of facilities management evolution and captures insights from a high‑caliber speaker lineup. It provides a...
Modest Retail Jobs Performance in March 2026 Keeps Multi-Site FM Activity Steady
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that retail trade added a modest 9,700 jobs in March 2026, leaving the sector essentially flat. In the same month the broader economy posted 178,000 non‑farm payroll gains, driven largely by health‑care (+76,000)...
Women in Facilities: Yanet Vega: Designing Spaces that Heal
Yanet Vega, a Project Manager at El Rio Community Health Center, transitioned from architecture to facilities leadership, now overseeing the full lifecycle of more than 20 healthcare sites. El Rio Health, one of the nation’s largest Federal Qualified Health Centers,...
Healthcare Sector Is the Hiring Juggernaut in U.S.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 76,000 jobs in March 2026, making it the nation’s top hiring sector. Ambulatory health services accounted for 54,000 of those jobs, driven by a 35,000‑person rebound in physician offices after...
Unlocking Hospital Efficiency with AI-Enabled Solutions: It’s a Hot Button at the Upcoming IFHE World Congress Oct. 17-20
Hospitals generate massive clinical, operational and financial data, but siloed systems hinder efficiency. Schneider Electric, working with Microsoft, is testing AI to merge these datasets, uncover patterns and suggest operational improvements. At the IFHE World Congress in New Orleans (Oct 17‑20),...
When Steam Reliability Is Non-Negotiable, Hospitals Trust the Miura EX Boiler
The Miura America EX Series dual‑fuel steam boiler delivers full steam in under five minutes, a stark contrast to the hour‑long warm‑up of conventional fire‑tube units. It generates 99%+ saturated steam through a three‑stage separation process, meeting the stringent purity...
Hospital Expenses Grew Twice as Fast as Hospital Prices in 2025, Finds AHA
The American Hospital Association’s 2026 Costs of Caring report shows hospital expenses surged 7.5% in 2025, outpacing price growth by more than double. Workforce costs, which account for about 60% of total spending, rose 5.6%, while supplies and drugs jumped...
First-of-Its-Kind 24/7 Robotic Kitchen Doubles Peak Dining Capacity at WellSpan York Hospital in Just 400sf
WellSpan Health has launched Fresh Take Eatery, a 400‑sq‑ft AI‑driven robotic kitchen at its York Hospital. The system, built with RoboEatz and ABB Robotics, can operate 24/7, store 80 fresh ingredients and prepare hundreds of customized meals on demand. By...
Marberry: Healthcare Design Is Evolving. Are We Explaining It Enough?
At a recent IIDA/AIA Chicago event, architects highlighted a shift in healthcare design from sterile, institutional settings toward community‑integrated, experience‑driven ecosystems. The conversation underscored four emerging themes: the backlash against perceived luxury, the critical role of timing and wayfinding, the...
Planon Lists Its IWMS in AWS Marketplace, for Centralized Procurement with Full Control of Security
Planon announced that its Integrated Workplace Management Solution (IWMS) is now listed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, allowing organizations to purchase and renew the software directly through the cloud marketplace. The move offers centralized procurement, the ability to...
Low-TFA Refrigerants: A Future-Ready Solution for Chillers and Heat Pumps
Facility owners are confronting tighter carbon‑emission and PFAS regulations, prompting a shift toward low‑TFA refrigerants. R‑444A, a composite blend of R‑1234ze, R‑32 and R‑152a, delivers negligible trifluoroacetic acid formation and a GWP below 150, satisfying emerging policy thresholds. Performance tests...
Crossville Debuts Cleve Carbon-Neutral Porcelain Tile for Organic, Restorative Spaces
Crossville, a brand of AHF Products, launched the Cleve collection, a carbon‑neutral porcelain tile line that replicates quartzite’s layered veining and sparkle. The tiles feature the proprietary FeatherSoft finish, delivering a silky‑smooth surface while meeting Dynamic Coefficient of Friction standards....
Demanding Interiors, Meet Noravant. Interface’s PVC-Free Rubber Flooring Offers Design Flexibility and High Performance
Interface has launched noravant, a PVC‑free rubber flooring platform that introduces the industry’s first wood‑grain design in resilient flooring. The initial noravant timber product offers a timeless oak pattern, up to 35‑year service life, and superior chemical, stain and wear...
Synovus Banks on Human-Centric Design and Change Management Services in Partnership with Hendrick
Hendrick partnered with Synovus to redesign its regional headquarters in downtown Columbus, Georgia, delivering a human‑centric workplace strategy, interior design, and comprehensive change‑management services. The project consolidated several locations into a single building, integrating biophilic design, flexible work zones, and...
Illuminate at NeoCon Offers Sessions for Understanding the Impact of Lighting on Projects and People
NeoCon introduces Illuminate, a new lighting‑focused “show‑within‑a‑show” running June 8‑10, 2026. The program features Spotlight Sessions—20‑ to 40‑minute talks that explore how lighting influences space, mood, health, and architectural design. Sessions are free to attend for all NeoCon registrants and...
Learn Successful Building Enclosure Retrofit Strategies Used by This Year’s IIBEC Consulting Award Winners
The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) presented its third‑year Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards at the 2026 conference in Sacramento, honoring four projects across roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, and overall enclosure. Winners showcased roof‑recovery strategies that...
18 Best Facilities Management Software Features in 2026
Facilities management software buyers are moving beyond basic feature lists, evaluating platforms on usability, analytics, integration, and vendor partnership. IDC’s SaaS Path Survey gathered feedback from roughly 2,900 organizations, rating vendors across 18 satisfaction metrics that span product capabilities, vendor...
National Partnership to Provide Technical Assistance for School HVAC Upgrades to Boost Health, Resilience
Three leading nonprofits—Center for Green Schools, National Center on School Infrastructure, and New Buildings Institute—have launched the HVAC Change Lab to accelerate heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning upgrades in U.S. schools. The initiative will pilot a coordinated technical‑assistance network for 12‑15...
The Real Cost of Space: What Your Facilities Data Isn’t Telling Your Leadership Team
Many companies believe they understand facility costs, but data gaps mask true space inefficiencies. JLL research shows executives estimate 65‑70% utilization while actual office use is only 30‑40%, creating hidden financial losses. An Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) consolidates utilization,...
Government Mandates and Smart Infrastructure Planning Are Driving Growth of BIM Software Market
The building information modeling (BIM) software market is projected to grow from $7.1 billion in 2024 to $16.5 billion by 2033, reflecting a 10 percent CAGR. Government mandates for BIM‑enabled workflows and the surge in smart‑infrastructure projects are the primary growth engines. Architecture,...
FM Services Provider Intesia Selects Planon Platform to Streamline Operational and Work Order Processes Across Europe
Intesia Group has selected Planon’s Facility Services Business Solution (FSBS) to digitize and standardize its facility management operations across 15 European countries. The FSBS Accelerator will accelerate rollout, delivering unified work‑order, preventive‑maintenance, mobile, subcontractor and financial automation. Integration with Schneider...
Survey Shows Need to Rebuild Trust in Evidence-Based Health Information; Americans More Confident in Career Scientists than Agency Leaders
A new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey reveals a growing trust gap in U.S. health information. About 73% of Americans say they trust physicians and the American Medical Association, while confidence in federal health agencies has slipped. However, career scientists...
IFHE World Congress Presenters Share International Approaches to Healthcare Security
The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE) World Congress in New Orleans (Oct 17‑20, 2026) will feature a panel on global healthcare security design led by IAHSS president Anthony Pope and foundation head Bill Navejar. The presenters will showcase practices from the...
Rochester Lounge Collection by Stance Healthcare Features Timeless Silhouette, Purposeful Function
Stance Healthcare has launched the Rochester Lounge Collection, a modular seating line designed for hospitals and care facilities. The series includes single, two‑seat and three‑seat lounges plus a Rochester Sleep Sofa, each featuring integrated clean‑out spaces, nylon glides, and optional...
Brand New Tools From Certified Contractors Make Contractor Screening and Healthcare Facility Site Access Even Easier
Certified Contractors has introduced two new tools—Attestations and Endorsements—to simplify contractor screening and site‑access control for healthcare facilities. The platform now offers three standardized screening levels plus optional add‑ons such as drug testing and certification verification. Attestations let contractors confirm...
Checkpoint 2030: Managing Scope 3 Emissions to Hit Climate Goals
Facility managers are confronting rising AI‑driven electricity demand while racing toward 2030 climate targets. The surge in AI workloads is pushing utilities to accelerate renewable deployments, inflating operating costs for buildings. At the same time, Scope 3 emissions—often 75% of a...
Armstrong Fluid Technology’s Compact Fluid Management Station Can Reduce HVAC Energy and Install Costs by up to 30%
Armstrong Fluid Technology launched the Systems Envelope – Fluid Management Station (SE‑FMS), a modular HVAC fluid‑management solution that integrates its Envelope Core platform. The compact unit reduces floor space by up to 40% and cuts energy use by as much as 30%...
Learn Where AI Is Creating Demand, Risk and Opportunity in Commercial Real Estate, with Cushman & Wakefield’s Data-Driven Tool
Cushman & Wakefield has launched the AI Impact Barometer, a data‑driven platform that quantifies how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate. The tool aggregates economic, capital‑market and property indicators into “AI momentum scores” that reveal demand trends across data...
Protecting VFDs From Overheating: An Easy Way to Calculate Cooling Requirements
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are gaining rapid adoption due to energy savings, but their compact electronics generate heat that can overheat sealed enclosures. Pfannenberg introduced simple rule‑of‑thumb calculations: 75 BTU/h of active cooling or 4 CFM of passive airflow per horsepower, based...
Gensler’s 2026 Design Forecast: AI, Agility and Adaptation Redefine the Future of the Urban Built Environment
Gensler released its 2026 Design Forecast, highlighting how artificial intelligence, design agility, and climate adaptation are reshaping the urban built environment. The report adds country‑specific insights, showing Europe’s livability focus, Asia’s dense‑city innovation, and the Middle East’s resilience priorities. Six...
Nothing to Sneeze At: Mitigating Viral Plumes with Innovative Air Circulation
The article highlights that standard HVAC systems are inadequate for removing viral plumes in office buildings and proposes modern solutions such as improved filtration, ionization, and especially thermal destratification to dilute and disperse airborne viruses. It explains that viral particles...
The State of Facilities Management – 2026, From MRI Software and CoreNet Global
MRI Software and CoreNet Global released the 2026 State of Facilities Management report, surveying FM leaders worldwide. The study finds modernization is a top priority but is constrained by resource shortages, limited real‑time data, and an aging workforce. Energy management...
ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook Examines How Shifts in Wellness, Tech, Workforce and Economy Are Impacting Built Environment Design
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) released its 2026 Trends Outlook, sponsored by Sherwin‑Williams, highlighting how wellness, technology, workforce shifts, and economic uncertainty are reshaping interior design. The report emphasizes a move toward performance‑driven, flexible spaces, the rise of...