Holistic Water Strategies For Data Center Efficiency And Management

Cooling towers in data center building. (Adobe Stock/kanpisut) By Matt Johnson Every day that passes feels like a new adventure into the world of data centers, making it an exciting time to be a part of this space. There are opportunities for partnerships and emerging...

Protecting Facilities Against Severe Storm Threats

By Lorenza Ordonez and Evan JonesFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive Severe weather events — such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding — can devastate workplaces, injuring workers and damaging physical infrastructure. As storms increase in frequency and...

Renovating An Occupied Senior Living Facility

By Jake RobitailleFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive Colantonio, a Holliston, MA-based construction management firm, recently built two additions on either side of the Golda Meir House, an independent living community in Newton, MA. The additions (45,000...

Beyond ADA: A Playbook For Inclusive Wayfinding In Modern Facilities

Adobe Stock/Towfiqu Barbhuiya By Kathy Isaacs Facility managers understand that compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is about more than meeting minimum legal standards; it is about genuinely serving all visitors. Facilities that embrace...

How Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Turbocharge Energy Efficiency 

By Kevin StickneyFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive For both financial and environmental reasons, energy savings and efficiency have become top concerns for facilities owners, operators, and occupants. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 30% of the...

Modernizing Campus Lockdowns In 2025

A lockdown involves coordinating an organization-wide response that may involve thousands of people. (Image: Robert Horvath) By Jake LeichtlingFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive College and university campuses contend with a wide range of complex safety...