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From the vibrant landscapes of Colombia to the skyscrapers of Manhattan, Laura Berrio-Sanchez, the Director of Facilities for Hines has grown and innovated in the facility management industry through hard work, persistence, and creativity.

Did you know that roughly half of U.S. public school buildings are over 50% years old, and 53 of school districts report needing major renovations?

Leo Gehring's facility management career started with an unexpected path when he joined the Army as a medic in 1966 to avoid being drafted into the infantry.

Originally from the Great Pacific Northwest, famous for months of rain, Dave Collins spent a good chunk of his career in the desert in Chandler, Arizona, then moved back to the Portland, Oregon area with Intel, a global high tech manufacturing company with multi-story plants accommodating thousands of employees in each building. Recently retired, Dave looked back with fond memories.

Equipment maintenance is one of the largest operational expenses, often making up as much as 15-18% of a building’s total operational budget.

Theresa Smith’s career in facilities management (FM) began unexpectedly, after studying communications in college.

For the fiscal years 2021 to 2025, $8.1 billion has been allocated to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s for deferred maintenance.

Time is a funny thing. When you’re always working it moves at a different pace. For retired healthcare facilities professional Tony Moiso

Earthquakes are a stark reminder of nature's unpredictability and the immense responsibility facility managers bear in ensuring the safety of occupants and infrastructure.

Known for her sharp problem-solving skills, adaptability, and passion for building relationships, Aundrea Aimaro is the crucial link between customers, technicians, and their clients at Thoreau Facility Services in Chicago.

There have been substantial investments in technology in the Facilities Management Industry over the years. 

Facility management is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancement, sustainable demands, and the need for operational efficiency.