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Building a World-Class Defense Workforce in Virginia
From accelerated manufacturing training in Danville to a massive maritime talent network in Hampton Roads, Virginia is building workforce pipelines designed to meet the defense industry’s growing demand for skilled labor.
The Practical Role Of AI In Fire Protection
Facility leaders tasked with implementing AI-powered systems into fire protection must balance technical automation with professional expertise to keep qualified engineers firmly in control of project outcomes.






Robin’s New Move Management Capabilities Give Teams Control Of Office Maps
New CAD import and map editing tools empower admins to move from raw architectural files to a live, accurate, configurable workplace map in seconds from within the Robin platform.


World Workplace 2026: Where Facility Management’s Future Takes Shape
IFMA's World Workplace Conference & Expo will bring together facility management professionals for education, networking, and innovation November 18-20, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Why Facilities Leaders Should Look At The Floor As The Labor Gap Widens
Hard, flat workplace surfaces are an overlooked component of workplace design, contributing to worker fatigue at a time when the facilities management and skilled-trades sectors can least afford to lose experienced employees.



Integrated building systems need more than technology to succeed
Understand why training young engineers to achieve clients’ goals to design integrated building systems can make all the difference. The post Integrated building systems need more than technology to succeed appeared first on Consulting - Specifying Engineer.

AI Training: What Facility Managers Need To Build A Future-Ready Workforce
A new report from The Conference Board finds that while AI adoption is accelerating, most organizations are falling short on the hands-on training and reskilling employees will need.
Leadership Isn’t Born It’s Built: A Practical Guide for FM Leaders
IFMA Blog explores a leadership development angle: Leadership Isn’t Born It’s Built: A Practical Guide for FM Leaders. By Elizabeth Shelton. Read the full article for complete coverage.