Tim Ballard | On behalf of the Environmental & Sustainability Committee, ConnexFM Trash. It's something we all interact with on a daily basis, but the focus on what to do with it and where it goes is surprisingly niche. Yet there isn't a single creature, person, or industry on Earth that isn't affected by this circular use of resources, and day after day, more resources fall unnoticed out of the circle and into a landfill. For many professionals in FM, waste management has al

An FM Insight on what to watch out for in HVAC maintenance, especially the more nuanced aspects.

High demand for skilled technical service providers is leaving the FM industry in a bind. See what's new with the labor shortage and how we can start to tackle the root of the problem.

Juneteenth invites facilities professionals to examine how access, awareness, communication, and belonging show up in every community they serve. by Sherry Darden | DEI Committee Consultant, ConnexFM Imagine life-changing news existed — news that would affect a person’s family, future, safety, income, and choices — but the people who had that news did not share it. Not for a day. Not for a week. For more than two years. That is part of the story of Juneteenth. On June 19, 186

An FM Insight on how increased costs have created challenges in the FM industry and how you can beat them.

The National Conference Recap By Tim Ballard | ConnexFM What’s the right word to describe ConnexFM’s yearly National Conference? You could have called ConnexFM 2026 a learning center, a networking engine, a gathering of industry leaders, or a celebration of its members. But more than anything, it was a hub. A place where all of those moments converged at once and at scale. From the moment you joined old friends and colleagues in tropical Orlando early Sunday morning, to the

Small and mid-size retail buildings represent over 90% of U.S. commercial properties—and AI-powered energy management is turning that scale into a competitive advantage. by Schneider Electric SPONSORED CONTENT The real opportunity for energy efficiency lies not in sprawling corporate campuses or massive industrial complexes, but in the places consumers visit every day: the local grocery store, the quick-service restaurant (QSR), and the mid-size retail outlet. Yet for years,

If it’s not broken…Prevent it from breaking! The Shocking True Cost of Reactive Maintenance. By Lucas Sesito, T&J Companies SPONSORED...

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The Value of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs By Myrna Traylor Facilities management professionals have many opportunities to...

How Veterans are finding fulfillment and success in facilities management. By Myrna Traylor No matter their branch of service, men and...

Learn strategies for setting goals while managing the ongoing demands of facilities management. By Justine Savage Amid a never-ending...

Upgrading facilities to incorporate more smart technologies has numerous benefits. By Gina Tron As the world becomes increasingly...

An effective TCO strategy looks beyond an asset’s initial purchase price and considers every facet of its life cycle. By Regina Ludes...

The ConnexFM 2024 Mid-Year Conference offered new ways for attendees to network and collaborate. By Scott Mason "What happens in Vegas,...

Artificial intelligence allows facilities managers the opportunity to be one step ahead of inevitable maintenance challenges. By Myrna...

New regulations mean new refrigerants for HVAC, coolers and more. By Myrna Traylor As of Jan. 1, 2025, U.S. manufacturers and service...

Facilities professionals nationwide must ensure staff and equipment are adequately prepared for dropping temperatures. By Scott Mason ...

Water-efficient technologies can allow facilities to become more sustainable. By Annika Tourlas Water management is a paramount aspect...