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Facilities keep buildings safe, running smoothly, and inspection-ready, but retirements and shortages of skilled workers don’t bode well for planning with decades of disorganized institutional knowledge haunting many organizations.

Hospitals and clinics are built for healing—but creating environments that truly promote health goes beyond clinical care.

Sometimes, the path to facility management begins with a marketing degree, a dream of being an artist, and a mom who didn’t sugarcoat the risks.

When an emergency strikes—whether it's a gas leak, active shooter, or natural disaster—seconds matter. The ability to instantly access critical building and equipment information, like shut-off locations and evacuation routes, can mean the difference between swift containment and irreversible damage.

Nikki Dagostino has a laugh that could shake the drywall off a job site—bold, contagious, and completely unedited. She never tries to say the “right thing,” just the real thing – loose, alive and unexpected.

Creating a facility master plan is like piecing together a complex puzzle—one that requires a balance of long-term vision, adaptability, and precision. Whether you're relying on internal resources or bringing in external consultants, the objective remains the same: document your current state, anticipate future needs, and align your actions with organizational goals.

Facility management (FM) often operates behind the curtain, ensuring our workplaces, schools, hospitals, and public spaces function properly. On World FM Day, it's time to spotlight the dedicated professionals who keep our environment safe, efficient, and welcoming.

Kristia Davern is a dynamic leader in facilities management with a passion for shaping environments that truly serve people.

State of Our Schools Report, there's an estimated $85 billion annual shortfall in funding needed to properly maintain and modernize K-12 school facilities.

When we think about schools, we often picture classrooms filled with eager learners, playgrounds buzzing with energy, and parent-teacher meetings fostering community connections.

Emergencies in K-12 schools often raise critical concerns about preparedness and response. In January 2024, a burst pipe at a combined middle and high school in Washington flooded the campus, forcing district-wide closures for 265 students.

Real-world examples of how facilities are using tech to streamline and improve facilities management were shared in Facility Insights: Lessons Learned and Winning Strategies, a recent webinar led by David Trask from ARC Facilities.