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Building Operating Management (October 2026 Edition)
The October 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses facilities management at Galveston College in Texas (P. 4-6), "fault detection and diagnostics" (FDD) systems (P. 8-11), using technology to manage "plumbing systems and restrooms" (P. 12-15), flexible workspaces (P. 16-18), and "critical event management... in institutional and commercial buildings" (P. 19-21).
Hybrid Work Changed Building Operations. Restroom Strategies Need to Change Too.
Buildings.com article on how hybrid work schedules affect the way that restrooms should be cleaned for commercial office environments (and the role of smart restroom technology for "plan[ning] for variable occupancy")
Navigating the Hybrid Workplace: Evolving FM strategies for remote & on-site teams
IFMA FMJ article on how to deal with the "variability" of hybrid work environments
Modernizing Facility Security With Drones
Cleaning Maintenance & Management article on "how robotics and drones are enhancing safety and operational efficiency" via a "hybrid model [that] combin[es] human oversight with robotic consistency and AI-powered insights"
How Workplace Analytics Helps Owners Right-Size Space and Cut Costs
Buildings.com article on the usage of AI tools "for smarter space planning... in a hybrid work environment"
Workplaces Designed With Purpose, Not Just Proportion, In Mind
Facility Executive article on adapting the layout of office spaces for hybrid work based on the concept of "experienced-based design"
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2024 Edition)
The September / October 2024 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses hybrid working environments (P. 16-20), "facility cybersecurity" (P. 28-33), "the underestimated role of air filters in facility operations" (P. 52-56), "implementing robotic cleaners" (P. 58-63), "hidden sources [of] indoor air pollution... and mitigation measures" (P. 66-71), "inclusive hygiene in public restrooms" (P. 96-100), and the importance of proper maintenance of parking lots (P. 142-144).
Facility Management Journal (July / August 2023 Edition)
The July / August 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "technology." Topics discussed include: "Getting the most out of IoT [Internet of Things] in the workplace" (P. 26-31), the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in facility management (P. 35-39), "how FMs can conquer digital transformation" (P. 42-45), "digital twins" for building operations" (P. 73-76), using technology to support a hybrid work model (P. 78-81), smart restroom technology (P. 98-100), and keeping as-built documentation up to date (P. 105-108).
Facility Management Journal (January / February 2023 Edition)
The January / February 2023 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine discusses "reducing chemical air pollutants' impact" on indoor air (P. 16-19), the concept of "space-as-a-service" for hybrid work environments (P. 34-37), "treating commercial cleaning like a utility" (P. 38-41), and cleaning and disinfection for "large-scale facilities" (P. 78-81).
3 Keys to Successfully Transition of Commercial Office Spaces
FacilitiesNet article on how facility managers can adapt their office spaces to a hybrid workforce
Facility Management Journal (September / October 2022 Edition)
The September / October 2022 edition of IFMA's FMJ magazine focuses on the theme of "people in FM." Topics discussed include: Avoiding a possible knowledge gap as a side effect of leadership retirement (P. 26-30), hybrid work environments (P. 40-44) and their associated "smart technology" (P. 118-120), industry trends in facility management (P. 64-69), evolution of "FM services delivery models" since the COVID pandemic (P. 108-112), and digitization of documentation (P. 126-129).
How Hybrid Workplaces Put Employers At Risk
FacilitiesNet report on how hybrid and remote working arrangements may expose the employer to additional liabilities