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Building Services Management (April 2026 Edition)
The April 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "mold remediation and disposal of damaged materials" (P. 18-19), "establish[ing] a preventive maintenance program" (P. 22-23), "dumpster safety guidelines" (P. 24-25), "after-winter parking lot maintenance" (P. 26-27), "resilient flooring" (P. 28-29), and potential cybersecurity risks from abuse of AI tools (P. 30-31).
Building Operating Management (March / April 2026 Edition)
The March / April 2026 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses accessibility considerations for restrooms (P. 8-10), improvements in air filtration and indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring by the the Los Angeles Unified School District after the Southern California wildfires of 2025 (P. 12-15), and the expected impact on energy management for facilities caused by increased adoption of AI (P. 16-18).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (February / March 2026 Edition)
The February / March 2026 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses possible applications of AI in facility management (P. 4-5), usage of CMMS data for "maximizing performance" within the Baltimore City Public Schools system (P. 6-8), "panic system preparedness" (P. 10-12), and fire safety (P. 17-19).
Facility Cleaning Decisions (January / February 2026 Edition)
The January / February 2026 edition of the Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine discusses size considerations in carpet care equipment (P. 6-7), "how to teach frontline workers to use correct chemistry" in cleaning and disinfection tasks (P. 8-10), "why scent matters when building an odor control procedure" (P. 11), avoidance of healthcare-associated infections via "smarter cleaning, better training, and new tech" (P. 12-15), "disaster preparedness" for schools (P. 16-17), and "process improvements" for "improving productivity" in cleaning (P. 18-20).
Climate-Resilient Cleaning Strategies For Extreme Weather Events
Facility Executive article on how "climate-resilient cleaning strategies" can "help mitigate damage, reduce downtime, protect indoor environments, and and ensure buildings can bounce back quickly after severe weather events"
Building Operating Management (December 2025 Edition)
The December 2025 edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "AI utilization" in facilities management in the University of Maine System (P. 4-7), "renovating facilities to enhance resilience" (P. 8-10), and "compliance strategies and tactics" for "building performance standards" (P. 12-14).
The Predictive Edge: A roadmap for smarter FM
IFMA FMJ article on the adoption of a "predictive maintenance" strategy in order to avoid "unplanned downtime, costly emergency interventions, energy inefficiencies, and compliance violations"
Building Operating Management (November 2025 Interactive Edition)
The November 2025 interactive edition of the Building Operating Management magazine discusses "how smart sensors and connected systems are changing the way facility managers work every day" (P. 2), WELL certification at the Student Health Care Center of the University of Florida (P. 6-8), "how to mitigate and manage flooding" (P. 9), and "how to leverage CMMS in capital planning" (P. 26-27).
Building Services Management (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "hazardous material handling in schools and class labs" (P. 12-14), "best practices for cleaning in healthcare settings" (P. 16-18), "emergency planning" for potential security incidents in schools (P. 22-23), "multi-risk smart monitoring" for maintenance issues in facilities (P. 24-25), how to "clean, sanitize, and disinfect high-touch surfaces" (P. 28-29), and illness prevention through hand hygiene (P. 30-31).
Facility Maintenance Decisions (October 2025 Edition)
The October 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses "contingency planning and resilience analysis" for facilities (P. 4-5), "restroom upgrades" at the Baltimore Convention Center (P. 6-8), "common HVAC missteps and myths" (P. 10-13), "benefits of zero-waste audits" (P. 14-16), and "inspection, testing, and maintenance" of fire protection systems (P. 17-19).
Cleaning Maintenance & Management (September / October 2025 Edition)
The September / October 2025 edition of the Cleaning Maintenance & Management magazine discusses cleaning products certified by EPA's "Safer Choice" Program (P. 12-14), emergency preparedness "planning for natural disasters" (P. 16-19), "adopting a science-based dust management program" (P. 20-21), avoiding common "facility fire hazards" (P. 22-25 / 40-41), the ISSA Show North America 2025 conference (P. 26-29), availability of feminine hygiene products in public facilities (P. 38-39), and "year-round grounds maintenance" (P. 42-43).
Building Services Management (September 2025 Edition)
The September 2025 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses "best practices for snow and ice removal" (P. 12-14), "IAQ strategies for commercial HVAC" regarding "common pollutants" (P. 16-18), "effective inventory control" for restrooms (P. 20-21), prevention of healthcare-acquired infections (P. 22-23), safety considerations related to "mobile elevated work platforms" (P. 24-25), "carpet care tips" for "bodily fluids" (P. 28-29), and "chemical dilution control" for cleaning chemicals and disinfectants (P. 32-33).