Industry Trends

With IFMA (International Facility Management Association) adopting an ESG model that highlights the environmental, social, and governance considerations of FM, companies are feeling the pressure to adopt sustainable practices. By following an ESG model, all workers in the FM space can become good citizens regarding sustainability. Here are 7 ways to start embracing ESG.

OpenWorks is the commercial cleaner of choice at a number of Topgolf locations. Learn how we work with Topgolf to ensure a fun-filled day of golf and family experiences.

When it comes to childcare and education in the United States, what comes to mind? Dollar signs? A shortage of teachers and caretakers? Parent frustration? What if you learned that a facilities management approach can help the current situation? It's true. Find out more!

There are risks everywhere in any facility. But finding them in a school or daycare is especially important. Find out how to improve your school and save money.

Although rents are increasing, tenant satisfaction is decreasing. Renters are unsatisfied with their complexes' facility maintenance and community feel. Hiring an FM company can help greatly.

Even if you don't hear your tenants complaining or you think everything is "fine" with your facility management, no noise is not a good sign. Behind that silence, lies risk. Find out what to do.

Property managers are cautiously optimistic about the future. But those who live in residential communities aren't thrilled. Find out how to decrease churn.

If you're in charge of a healthcare clinic, you know how vital it is that you find a cleaning crew and facility management company focused on patient care, too. Here's how to find the best one for you.

Download this helpful and eye opening checklist to see how much risk your facility and current service providers are adding to your daily operations by putting patients' lives are at risk.

As healthcare becomes more complex, so does the management of its facilities. But, the ultimate goal remains steadfast: treat patients with warmth and safety. Due to an inability to view FM as a partner, more people are getting sick. It's time to shift our thinking.

As healthcare gets more complex, so does the management of healthcare buildings. One answer is for leaders to hire low-cost aggregators. However, beware! A facility treating patients requires so much more oversight. Read on.

Many view facility management it as a cost center rather than a profit protection center. How can you shift your view to protect yourself?

Download and use this customized checklist to identify where your facilities have risks to keep your supply chain and finances safe.

With the food and beverage industry "cautiously optimistic" about the future, recalls from the FDA will continue. How can the industry protect itself?

Risk enters your cold storage warehouse and supply chain daily. And, that risk is destroying the entire marketplace. Learn the truth about how facility management is responding to the state of the cold storage industry and how to stay relevant.

Check out this helpful and quick 5-Minute assessment to see if your facilities are adding risk.

Being a facility manager is no small role to take on. You are responsible for the smooth operations of a business. What can give you insight? Data.

Are you finding yourself frustrated with hybrid work? It's great for office employees, but could throw a wrench in your facility management schedule. Find out how to make it work better.

Robots in the workplace are here. While the "Rise of the Robots" has become front-page news, worry not about being replaced.

When choosing a facility management company, gauge the maturity of the organization in order to make a solid decision.

While clinic workers juggle compliance, safety, and the day-to-day, a facilities management company is a necessary partner for success in health care.