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  One facility manager is ready to ditch the conference room for walking meetings. Key Takeaways: Walking meetings can improve collaboration, creativity and problem solving by creating a more relaxed and less formal environment for teams. Facilities teams can benefit from walking meetings because being physically present in spaces often leads to faster decisions and…

America’s healthcare system is not just expensive but also incredibly wasteful. Experts estimate that between 25 percent and 50 percent of U.S. healthcare spending provides little or no added health benefit, costing between $760 and $935 billion annually, according to the JAMA Network. With national healthcare spending reaching $5.3 trillion in 2024, and accounting for…

When it comes to children, distraction is one of the oldest tricks in the human playbook. Simple, positive distractions have the power to transform unpleasant experiences into moments of joy. Think about the wonderfully distracting effects of colorful bandages featuring cartoon characters. Similar logic can be applied to design at a larger scale. When it…

Equans has won two new contracts with long-standing partner Birmingham City Council to carry out transformational upgrade, refurbishment and safety work to nine tower blocks across the city. On the Bromford Bridge estate, Equans will complete major structural improvement work to four blocks of flats – all 13 storeys with around 50 homes in each…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Smart buildings do much more than automate routine tasks. Today, facilities management teams can combine smart sensors with artificial intelligence (AI) to create workplaces that operate more efficiently, safely, and intelligently. This combination is known as the…

  Rising utility rates, sustainability goals and evolving regulations are putting pressure on building owners and facility managers to improve building performance. Key Takeaways: Aging building systems are driving higher energy costs and pushing facility managers to prioritize strategic upgrades and long-term capital planning. Energy incentives and tax programs can help offset modernization costs, but…