Facility Executive June 2025 Issue (Volume 38, Number 3)

Most facilities managers want their buildings to have a good impression. From the moment a person enters the building grounds, they take in everything: the landscaping, the parking experience, and how they were greeted by staff upon arriving. A hospital and hotel may have a different welcome experience than an office building or school, but the idea is the same: first impressions make a difference. 

While facility executives must make serious decisions about their buildings, especially regarding safety and security, a more lighthearted decision-making opportunity is considering the interior design of their buildings. Building a well-respected reputation is critical in 2025 and demonstrating that spaces are well cared for and thoughtfully designed makes a huge difference. According to JLL’s Outlook on Design Trends 2025, cultivating culture and belonging is a leading motivator to encourage employees to return to the office. 

This issue of Facility Executive explores how to create a positive indoor experience that promotes a safe and inclusive working environment, and the role technology plays in workplace design. It also focuses on managing energy and electricity in a world increasingly dependent on technology to sustain commercial buildings’ connected systems. Balancing productivity and efficiency with aesthetic and pleasing environments will always be a challenge for facilities teams, but with innovations, buildings can level up in multiple ways at once. Even if budgets are tight and major projects aren’t on the table, taking steps to rethink your “customer service” approach, add cost-efficient amenities, and engage with building occupants can help create an elevated experience even without major investments.

Tech And FM: The Integration Complexity In Digital Infrastructure | As smart facilities become more interconnected, the challenge of managing diverse systems and data sources intensifies.

The HVAC Factor: Geothermal Heat Pumps And Energy Efficiency | Reducing energy waste is a key priority for facilities teams. 

The Value Of Painting & Coating Updates | Paints and protective coatings do more than make a space visually appealing. 

Making Occupant Wellness Accessible Through Workplace Design | A lack of accessibility can make or break a welcoming workplace atmosphere. 

How Analytics Are Shaping The Future | Workplace analytics help companies balance operational goals with employee needs.

Adapting Facilities For EV Charging | How facilities can implement charging stations and manage their power supplies.

Approaching Healthcare Restroom Design | Healthcare facilities have to focus on creating safe and hygienic spaces. 

Renovating An Occupied Senior Living Facility | An independent living facility was updated in two years as a result of close collaboration and a meticulous plan. 

Finding Tech-Savvy Contractors | Skilled trade partners should be investing in their technology.

Modernizing Campus Lockdowns | Cloud-based physical security platforms are reshaping how universities are preparing for emergencies.

Protecting Facilities Against Severe Storm Threats | The unique threats that power systems face during severe storms. 

Monitoring Third-Party Risk | With an increasing dependence on third-party entities for business operations, facility executives need to know the risks. 

Designing Spaces With Electricity In Mind | In this Q&A feature, see how facilities are being designed to accommodate today’s power demands.

Product Focus | Amenities & Breakrooms; Parking Garages; Healthcare Facility Tools

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