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Don’t Fall Back on the Winter Checklist
September 10, 2026 Marvin Ee

Don’t Fall Back on the Winter Checklist

The facilities that consistently make it through winter with fewer disruptions treat winter preparedness as an extension of effective facility management, not as a seasonal project with tasks to mark off a checklist.

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Keeping Up With Energy Reporting Requirements
September 8, 2026 Trevor Vick

Keeping Up With Energy Reporting Requirements

A growing number of U.S. cities and states not only require commercial buildings to report how much energy they use, they now tie in specific reduction targets and financial penalties to a building’s actual performance over time.

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The Culprits Behind Poor Indoor Air
September 1, 2026 Dr. Anna O’Donovan

The Culprits Behind Poor Indoor Air

Most of the poor IAQ culprits are ordinary building elements that cleaning and maintenance professionals handle all the time: HVAC systems, flooring, insulation, and paint.

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How Cleaning Teams Are Standardizing Work in High-Turnover Environments
August 26, 2026 Kyle Mason

How Cleaning Teams Are Standardizing Work in High-Turnover Environments

Instead of responding to turnover by simply recruiting more employees, focus on building repeatable systems.

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5 Plumbing Updates to Simplify Maintenance and Cleaning
August 24, 2026 Sean Comerford

5 Plumbing Updates to Simplify Maintenance and Cleaning

The most useful plumbing improvements reduce the need for repeat maintenance, make problems easier to isolate, and provide better access before a small issue becomes a large disruption.

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Inclusive Restrooms Take on Ageism
August 10, 2026 Katrin Ferge

Inclusive Restrooms Take on Ageism

Older adults don’t have complicated restroom needs. They’re seeking cleanliness, dignity, and a signal that someone cares enough to get it right.

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Bridging the Generational Gap in Facility Management
August 5, 2026 Brent Johnson

Bridging the Generational Gap in Facility Management

Facility leaders can effectively manage multigeneration teams by adjusting their communication style, development approach, and leadership methods while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

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Facility Budgets Go Beyond Number Crunching
August 3, 2026 Jeff and Chastity Schaffer

Facility Budgets Go Beyond Number Crunching

Creating a facility maintenance budget involves making informed decisions that balance performance, longevity, and financial responsibility.

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Keeping Restrooms Stocked and Clean
July 29, 2026 CMM Staff

Keeping Restrooms Stocked and Clean

Leland Bonaparte, a hospital division manager at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, has 20 years of environmental services experience

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Improved Indoor Air Quality Is Nothing to Sneeze at
July 20, 2026 Richard Halsall

Improved Indoor Air Quality Is Nothing to Sneeze at

Innovative HVAC methods—such as improved filtration, ionization and thermal destratification—grant facility managers the ability to safeguard the health of those within a building.

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Redefining the Restroom Experience Through  Functional Modernization
July 15, 2026 Ronnie Phillips

Redefining the Restroom Experience Through Functional Modernization

Functional modernization is the strategic alignment of technology, data, and design to decrease facility waste, maintenance friction, and restroom user complaints.

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The New Reality of Office Restroom Maintenance Operations
July 6, 2026 Anuj Sinha

The New Reality of Office Restroom Maintenance Operations

Today's hybrid work models require office restroom operations to perform across a wide range of occupancy conditions.

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Protecting Long-Term Care Residents
July 1, 2026 Elizabeth Christenson

Protecting Long-Term Care Residents

One in 43 long-term care residents acquires a healthcare-associated infection, making cleaning long-term-care facilities a challenge.

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Stratus Clean
June 29, 2026 Elizabeth Christenson

Three-Tier Franchise Model & Rebranding Elevates Stratus Clean

Stratus Clean CEO Doug Flaig shared his insights into the company’s name change and rapid growth in this super-competitive industry.

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Rethink the Lifecycle of Resilient Flooring
June 15, 2026 Zac Haiflich

Rethink the Lifecycle of Resilient Flooring

Floor refinishing systems offer a sealed, uniform surface that improves cleanability, restores slip resistance, and reduces areas where contaminants can collect.

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Facilities Profit When Tech Meets Trash
May 28, 2026 Blake Gordon

Facilities Profit When Tech Meets Trash

Digital platforms can provide an estimated value for trash, validating whether it’s worth the time to pursue recycling.

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