The McMorrow Reports

10/13/2025

The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo broadens its engagement with hospital facility managers and planners each year, expanding the topics dedicated to helping the hospital and medical operations people do their jobs better. For healthcare FMs and operations staff who are considering attending Healthcare Design, it’s worthwhile to review the Facilities & Project Management Track created by the Association of Medical Facilities Professionals (AMFP). This is an organization where healthcare built environment leaders share ideas, gain knowledge, solve challenges, connect with peers, and shape the future of the industry. Learn more about AMFP’s education sessions at the link below. And don’t forget to connect with AMFP at Booth 330 during the HCD Conference in Kansas City, October 25-28.
https://www.fmlink.com/facilities-project-management-track-at-healthcare-design-is-created-by-amfp-leading-healthcare-organization-for-medical-facilities-practitioners/
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10/10/2025

FMs of all types of facilities find Sandstrom’s CP-LUBE (Poxylube CP-200) proprietary formula lubricates and protects precision parts for long-term smooth functioning. This dry film lubricant contains no abrasives, no corrosives, and cleans out damaging gunk caused by other products. Trusted by the aerospace industry, schools, apartment complexes, prisons, and professional locksmiths nationwide, CP-LUBE works on far more than locks. The hard-wearing dry film coating clings to all metallic and nonmetallic surfaces and is unaffected by water or normal temperature fluctuations. It is also ideal for use on moving, sliding or connecting parts in industrial or home applications.
https://www.fmlink.com/sandstroms-cp-lube-cleans-lubricates-and-protects-locks-and-precision-moving-parts/

10/09/2025

The North America Data Center colocation market has reached a critical tipping point, with vacancy rates plummeting to an unprecedented 2.3% amid relentless demand for digital infrastructure, according to a new report from global commercial real estate and investment management company JLL. The North America Data Center Report – Midyear 2025 reveals how, as inventory grows to a record 15.5 gigawatts (GW), the sector continues its explosive growth trajectory while grappling with severe capacity constraints and energy sourcing challenges.

The combination of AI adoption, digital transformation initiatives and cloud migration has created a perfect storm of demand that the industry simply cannot meet quickly enough, leading to the current supply crunch and making forward planning more crucial than ever for enterprises seeking data center capacity. Learn more here,
https://www.fmlink.com/jll-data-center-market-continues-explosive-growth-power-is-the-new-real-estate-as-the-industry-races-to-add-capacity/

10/08/2025

Facility management career positions are open nationwide. The McMorrow Reports + FMLink team, realizing the demand for FMs, launched its FMLink Job Board in September 2025. Built environment professionals thinking about a new opportunity, will discover a wealth of jobs, many with signing bonuses. With hundreds of positions listed and more to come, the Job Board is open to all facility and building managers and related professionals. Corporate and commercial facility managers and planners can register to use the site, browse the postings, upload a resume, and apply for job opportunities. Check it out here,
https://jobs.fmlink.com/

10/06/2025

An innovation pairing mineral fiber ceiling panels with phase change material technology (PCM) has architects, designers, facility managers (FMs) and other key players in construction and renovation projects rethinking the role ceilings play in supporting environmental objectives, especially in energy savings. Read this white paper by Alex Waltemyer, Director, Energy Saving Ceilings, Armstrong World Industries (Armstrong Ceiling Solutions), to learn how new PCM technologies can deliver up to 15% energy savings and 50% in tax credits.
https://www.fmlink.com/enjoy-tax-and-energy-savings-with-the-right-ceiling-solutions/

10/03/2025

Global building technology society ASHRAE and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) OzonAction are offering the Assessing RAC Plant Sustainability checklists and guidance sheets. These free, downloadable, easy-to-use tools are designed to help refrigerating and air-conditioning (RAC) plants improve performance, reduce emissions and promote energy-efficient, sustainable operations.

Proper maintenance and operation of RAC plants remain a significant challenge due to increasingly complex systems, evolving technologies, and the introduction of new refrigerants requiring specialized knowledge and handling. The Assessing RAC Plant Sustainability tools provide practical support in addressing these challenges. These new RAC guidance documents support performance, compliance and sustainability for technicians, engineers, suppliers and plant managers.

The Assessing RAC Plant Sustainability checklists and guidance sheets are part of a broader portfolio of ASHRAE–UNEP tools developed to promote responsible, efficient cooling practices and support international efforts related to the Montreal Protocol. Learn more here,
https://www.fmlink.com/use-sustainability-assessment-tools-from-ashrae-and-unep-to-improve-performance-and-efficiency-of-refrigeration-and-air-conditioning-rac-plants/

10/01/2025

Celebrating Fire Prevention Month with AGF Manufacturing Inc.’s PURGENVENT Model 7940BLE, a Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant automatic air venting valve assembly designed to increase the longevity and reliability of wet pipe fire sprinkler systems.

The NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems mandates air venting on all wet pipe fire sprinkler systems using metallic pipe. The 7940BLE is engineered to meet this requirement with a UL Listed and FM Approved 7900V automatic air vent that efficiently expels trapped air during normal operation, helping reduce internal corrosion and the risk of system damage. Learn more here,
https://www.fmlink.com/agf-launches-purgenvent-babaa-compliant-automatic-air-vent-assembly-wet-fire-sprinkler-systems/

09/29/2025

09/25/2025

Dirty cooling towers can cause a massive loss of efficiency for your HVAC system. Scale build-up and the accumulation of debris, bacteria and other organics in your cooling tower can adversely affect your chiller’s performance. A dirty basin can also cause severe health issues for anyone within proximity. Studies have shown that microdroplets from cooling towers are known to travel up to 5 miles, which means that any visitor within that proximity could be exposed to dangerous bacteria.

The Goodway Technologies CTV-1501 cooling tower vacuum allows operators to quickly remove mud, silt and debris from cooling tower basins, reducing the environment where bacteria, like Legionella, thrive.
https://www.fmlink.com/clean-cooling-towers-drive-hvac-efficiency-and-prevent-growth-of-dangerous-legionella-goodway-can-help/

09/23/2025

Due to is reliability and versatile design palette, VCT flooring is making a comeback in commercial and education spaces. As the only domestic VCT manufacturer, AHF Products offers more than 100 color options, making it a go-to for designers seeking performance, durability and cost-effectiveness. AHF now backs its VCT with an extended warranty: up to 20 years standard or up to 30 years when paired with its Strong System — a suite of subfloor preparation products built for high-demand commercial applications. Combining vibrant color with exceptional durability, these floors are built to look great for years to come.
https://www.fmlink.com/vct-flooring-by-ahf-products-combines-vibrant-color-with-exceptional-durability-for-high-traffic-education-and-commercial-settings/

09/16/2025

With 2,500 certified crews across the U.S., Arch Painting specializes in high-quality, professional commercial and specialty paint services, including interior and exterior work. Arch Painting, a leader in commercial painting, offers nationwide expertise, unmatched quality, tech-enabled efficiency, and legendary customer service. FMs can entrust their facilities to Arch Painting and its commitment to redefining what commercial painting can be. Learn more here,
https://www.fmlink.com/nationwide-painting-innovation-and-uncompromising-quality/

09/12/2025

CERSAIE, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, will take place in Bologna, Italy, September 22–26, 2025. Registration is free.

Cersaie offers a robust seminar program featuring globally acclaimed architects, with this year’s keynote delivered by Elizabeth Diller of Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Facility managers can also benefit from live technical trainings at the “Tiling Town” live demonstration area.

With over 600 international exhibitors, the fair will showcase the newest trends, formats, and installation techniques in ceramic tile and sanitaryware, offering unparalleled inspiration and insight. Beyond aesthetics, ceramic and porcelain tiles deliver practical advantages as well: as hygienic, easy to clean, and hardwearing materials, they are ideal for facility managers prioritizing health and durability in high-traffic environments. Free of PVC, phthalates, and VOCs, they also support better indoor air quality while offering sustainable, long-lasting performance. Learn more here,
https://www.fmlink.com/cersaie-2025-the-global-stage-for-tile-design-and-innovation/