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Innovations in building management technology are driving the global smart building market toward an expected growth of $568 billion by 2032. With this rapid expansion, the facility management (FM) industry is becoming even more strategic and critical to operations. As such, facility managers must continue to evolve their practices to meet new challenges and realize the many benefits of growth and interconnectedness.
Atrius has identified five major shifts emerging in 2025 that will reshape and simplify building management. The facilities management industry is maturing into a strategic cornerstone for operations, and these trends will showcase how the role will address cybersecurity, labor shortages, sustainability, compliance and energy efficiency. Read more . . .
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Put team members and tenants at ease with a tailored, expert approach from ABM. The ABM team will help create a welcoming, clean environment that enhances comfort and efficiency for all, allowing everyone to focus on what truly matters to them. The team’s proactive and personalized solutions ensure that every detail of your facility is carefully managed, maintained, and ready for the future — creating a seamless experience for both staff and visitors.
With your building in trusted hands, you can explore new possibilities for your facility, unlocking opportunities for greater collaboration, innovation, and productivity. As workplace needs evolve, ABM's forward-thinking approach supports the future of work, integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to keep your space aligned with the latest trends and your organization’s goals. Read more . . .
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Introducing Zylo+, a dual-function task light that does more than illuminate — it kills up to 99.8% of harmful pathogens on your desktop using safe, natural light. And it costs no more than a standard task lamp. When employees exhale, microscopic droplets settle on desks, where they can live for up to three days — spreading to the next user. Manual cleaning misses nearly half of the surface area, leaving employees vulnerable.
Studies show that a typical office desk harbors over 10 million bacteria — 400 times more than a public toilet seat. Zylo+ provides high-quality, natural light that reduces eyestrain and enhances performance while tackling today’s workplace safety challenges as employees return to the office and share desks — especially as flu season surges.
Sustainable and eco-friendly, Zylo+ eliminates the need for toxic chemicals. Zylo+ combines elegance with function, featuring a three-stage dimmer, an occupancy sensor — and it’s TAA compliant. More than dynamic task lighting — it’s a proactive approach to workplace safety, reducing the risk of virus transmission that can disrupt businesses and affect employees’ families.
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Stay ahead of the curve at Coverings 2025, the premier event where breathtaking tile and stone solutions come to life. Explore innovative materials and technologies designed to enhance functionality, durability, and aesthetics in your facilities. Connect with global manufacturers, uncover sustainable design trends, and discover products that balance performance with style. From expert-led sessions to immersive installations, Coverings provides the insights you need to optimize your spaces.
Join us April 29 – May 2, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Register at no cost using code "FMLINK" at Coverings.com.
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Peerless PUREFIRE gas-fired condensing boilers are available in 19 sizes with BTU’s ranging from 50 to 3,999,000. Available for both natural and LP gas systems, boilers have ETL certifications for U.S. and Canada, and most models are ENERGY STAR certified! The PureFire is environmentally friendly, with LoNOx operation. Residential models offer a 95% AFUE, and commercial units boast up to 98% thermal efficiencies. The direct-vent, sealed combustion boiler is cascade capable up to 16 boilers. Read more . . .
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Gensler has unveiled its 2025 Design Forecast, spotlighting five transformative forces set to shape the future of built environment design and urban life worldwide. These top global design trends focus on human-centered, adaptable spaces and a shift toward resilient urban environments. The forward-thinking research and strategic advice empower clients and industry partners to tackle today’s critical challenges and create positive impact in their communities.
The trends identify five key dynamics driving the future of cities, from the reimagining of urban centers as community-centric hubs with experience-driven lifestyle districts to the global surge in sustainable design. Read more . . .
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This week's Featured Book from FMLink Books, the 2025 Architect's Square Foot Costbook, features precise square-foot costs models for 32 building types. The Costbook provides accurate square-foot costs, organized by CSI division, for a wide range of real building projects, right at your fingertips, to help meet the ongoing challenge of staying profitable in the face of wildly fluctuating costs.
This invaluable estimating tool features:
- Detailed square foot costs for each project
- A newly expanded section of over 600 regional cost modifiers
- Material and installation costs for over 5,700+ items used in construction
See other Costbooks available for purchase at FMLink.
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While the NFMT expo floor is the big draw, everyone appreciates what they can learn at the education sessions that take place before and after exhibit hours at NFMT. Along with previous session recommendations for March 25 and 26, The McMorrow Reports + FMLink editors recommend these sessions for closing day March 27 at NFMT 2025:
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by Danine Alati — If you think the term “good plastic” is an oxymoron, then you’re clearly not familiar with The Good Plastic Company, maker of Polygood, a high-end surfacing material comprising 100% recycled and recyclable plastic. The company now has expanded its cradle-to-cradle Polygood product with a new collection called Growth, created in collaboration with Gensler as product design consultant.
But how can plastic be sustainable? The concept behind The Good Plastic Company is to keep innovating and creating sustainable surfacing products from plastic that would otherwise be dumped in landfills, the ocean, or incinerated. Growth includes eight highly organic textures and patterns celebrating the natural world, and the material is extremely easy to clean. Read more . . .
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