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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).
Maintenance Sales News (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Maintenance Sales News magazine discusses retention of cleaning staff (P. 8-9), the "refinish vs. replacement" question for flooring (P. 14), "the hidden cost of inefficient dispensers" in restrooms (P. 16-17), bamboo-based toilet paper as a possible alternative to wood-based products (P. 18-19), and possible benefits of "entry matting" (P. 20-21). There is also a listing of "floorcare, carpet equipment & supplies" (P. 26-36).
Less Fingertips on Keyboards: Practical AI applications in FM
IFMA FMJ article on use cases of artificial intelligence in facility management such as "predictive maintenance & asset reliability," "energy optimization & building performance," "space utilization & adaptive planning," and "health, safety & compliance"
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).
Building Services Management (March 2026 Edition)
The March 2026 edition of the Building Services Management magazine discusses reducing packaging and water usage in cleaning operations (P. 12-13), "early spring" grounds maintenance tasks (P. 16-17), "campus security" (P. 18-19), the importance of "moisture control" to maintain proper humidity levels (P. 20-21), "vinyl floor care" (P. 22-23), "restroom cleaning and disinfection guidelines" (P. 28-29), and worker safety considerations for graffiti removal (P. 30-31).
Think Holistically for Healthy Buildings: Connect cleaning & air quality for healthier indoor spaces
IFMA FMJ article on "a comprehensive strategy that integrates cleaning practices, air quality management and regulatory compliance to support occupant health, well-being and productivity"
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).
How to Reduce Accessibility Deficiencies in Commercial Facilities
Buildings.com article on "common areas of deficiency and... practical solutions" for ADA compliance in commercial facilities
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"
Beyond Comfort: FM’s role in workplace ergonomics & injury prevention
IFMA FMJ article on the facility manager's "role in supporting injury prevention by coordinating ergonomics initiatives"
Facility Maintenance Decisions (November / December 2025 Edition)
The November / December 2025 edition of the Facility Maintenance Decisions magazine discusses ISO standards for facility management (P. 4-5), roof coating applications (P. 10-12), usage of "light construction equipment" for grounds maintenance and their safety considerations (P. 14-16), and adoption of CMMS systems in K-12 school districts for managing facility maintenance (P. 17-19).