The McMorrow Reports

12/19/2025

12/18/2025

For , we are remembering the old FMLink and celebrating our dynamic redesign launched in June 2025. With the guidance and expertise of TAG Online, Inc. and after months of hard work, the new site is modernized and more user-friendly.

FMLink now incorporates the facility management and design insights from The McMorrow Reports’ Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Government and Aviation segments. This integration deepens FMLink’s reach to the architecture and design (A&D), construction, real estate and corporate planning communities while retaining its focus on operations and maintenance (O&M) management and building engineering.

In addition to our valuable new Job Board resource, FMLink’s one-stop shop offers access to 35,000+ pages covering U.S. and global news, codes and regulations, training and certification, conferences and events, as well as cutting-edge products and technology, model case studies, white papers, crucial reports, and utility benchmarking data.

In 2026, we will introduce the FMLink Academy, an educational service offering virtual sessions for FMs and opportunities to earn CEUs. Stay tuned for more information on our first education track: AI in FM.

Check out the new https://www.fmlink.com



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12/17/2025

The Lincoln Desk from Room & Board for Business embodies functional elegance with a clean, modern profile that transitions easily across private offices, coworking spaces, and more. Created in collaboration with Gensler, Lincoln reflects a shared commitment to balancing ergonomic support with streamlined aesthetics.

The desk’s sit-stand function allows it to rise smoothly from 30 to 49 inches, powered by concealed lifting columns controlled through a touchscreen panel with three programmable settings. Safety features such as reverse motion, anti-pinch software, and adjustable glides are built in, ensuring reliable daily use and long-term performance. Read more about the Lincoln Desk at the link below,
https://www.fmlink.com/form-meets-function-in-beautifully-crafted-hardwood-standing-desk-from-room-board-and-gensler/


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12/16/2025

If you have a little extra time away from your day-to-day project work over the holidays, and you’re curious about other positions in the industry, consider spending some time with the FMLink Job Board.

Depending on the moment you visit, up to 400 positions may be posted at any time nationwide. Prime professional FM opportunities are listed, along with technical and critical maintenance positions across building systems and operations.

FMLink’s Job Board, a career center that connects facility managers, planners and related planning and design professionals across all disciplines and career stages with employers offering career opportunities, is powered by YM Careers, the leading provider of job websites and career centers for organizations that serve specialized members. Learn more at this link,
https://www.fmlink.com/dreaming-of-a-career-move-in-2026-explore-the-fmlink-job-board-over-the-holidays/
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12/15/2025

The world of Facilities Management (FM) is undergoing a significant transformation. At the heart of this evolution are two transformative technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies are driving efficiencies, enhancing decision-making, and creating more human-centric environments in facilities worldwide. However, it is not about deploying technology for the sake of it — that’s why MRI Software is offering tips on how to harness AI and IoT to build smarter, safer, and more sustainable spaces for everyone. Read more about MRI Software’s eBook “Digitalization in Facilities Management with AI and IoT Technologies” and find out how to download a copy at this link,
https://www.fmlink.com/ai-iot-the-power-duo-transforming-facilities-management/

12/12/2025

A new name and bright logo mark a new era for FacilitiesNet/NFMT as it moves its show to Charlotte, NC. That’s right, after 22 years in Baltimore, NFMT East 2026 is taking its show on the road. The newly named NFMT East, taking place March 10-12, 2026, will offer the same informative facilities management (FM) content and industry exploration, wrapped in a brand-new experience in Charlotte, NC. One of the largest FM events in the country, the National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Show provides up-to-date advancements and best practices in the management, operations, maintenance, renovation and construction of nonresidential buildings. Learn more at the link in our bio.
https://www.fmlink.com/nfmt-east-2026-new-name-new-look-new-locale-same-cutting-edge-fm-content/

12/08/2025

FMLink is seeking abstracts and proposals from experts to present topics in Artificial Intelligence in Facility Management (AI in FM) to an audience of more than 70,000 readers. FMLink Academy, new educational service of FMLink Facility Management News & Design Insights, the world’s largest news and industry content website in the FM profession, will launch in 2026. All sessions will be virtual.

FMLink Academy’s first CEU-accredited learning sessions will focus on the use of artificial intelligence in facility management (AI in FM), from entry-level adaptation to advanced integration. AI-driven solutions are enhancing efficiency, productivity, and engagement in facilities management. Learn more at the link below.
https://www.fmlink.com/ai-in-fm-education-is-coming-submit-your-presentations-to-the-fmlink-academy/

12/05/2025

Healthcare facilities managers (FMs) grapple with issues that shape patient experience and safety. Kevin Poggenpoel, president of the IFHE - International Federation of Healthcare Engineering, points out that many of the same challenges impact FMs across the world. Through participation in global discussions, FMs gain perspective into how their peers are creating safer, more resilient environments.

From October 17-20, 2026, IFHE will provide an opportunity for U.S. facilities and PDC managers to connect with their peers from around the world. The Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP), the U.S. representative to IFHE, in partnership with EmeraldX, is hosting the 2026 World Congress in New Orleans. The event will be co-located with the Healthcare Design (HCD) Conference + Expo. To learn more about the event and IFHE, read the article by Megan Headley at the link below,
https://www.fmlink.com/ifhe-president-urges-global-discussion-on-shared-healthcare-facilities-challenges/

12/03/2025

Facilities Managers face new challenges every day — tight budgets, shifting tenant needs, and increasing operational demands. To stay ahead, FMs need skills-based learning that’s immediately practical and proven to drive results.

BOMI - Building Owners and Managers Institute’s ShortCourses deliver focused, two-hour sessions that give FMs the skills they need right away to solve real-world problems on the job. When FMs are ready to take their knowledge further, they can complete all five courses in a series to earn a BOMI MicroCredential.
Learn more at this link,
https://www.fmlink.com/bomi-microcredentials-shortcourses-get-the-skills-you-need-right-away/

12/02/2025

Taking place February 2-4 in Las Vegas, AHR Expo 2026, the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition will host 1800 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees. The Show floor will be buzzing with all-new products and tech, industry professionals, product demos, endless learning opportunities, and the latest updates from every segment of the HVACR industry.

AHR Expo 2026 and show partner ASHRAE offer an expansive education program featuring accredited sessions including Panel Discussions, Seminar Sessions, New Product Presentations, Podcast Pavilions and For-Credit Sessions. To see our list of sessions for FMs who want to learn about automation, new technologies, carbon-reduction measures, and standards that improve air quality and thermal comfort, visit this link,
https://www.fmlink.com/ahr-expo-2026-offers-practical-hvacr-education-for-facility-managers/

12/01/2025

Combining durability, sustainability and high design, craft-manufactured site furnishings make facilities run smoother and help their people thrive. In this White Paper, Landscape Forms explains how and why investing in products that combine high design, U.S. craft manufacturing. and long-term durability reduces operational challenges while supporting sustainability and user satisfaction. The benefits extend from lowering the total cost of ownership through fewer replacements and reduced maintenance to ensuring consistency across spaces and creating environments that remain welcoming and relevant as facilities evolve.

Facility managers also find that durable, design-forward outdoor site furnishings also enhance the user experience, offering comfort, functionality and connection to nature in equal measure. At the same time, their longevity and adaptability ensure that they support broader sustainability goals in ways that are tangible and lasting. Learn more at the link in our bio.
https://www.fmlink.com/furnish-once-benefit-for-decades-how-u-s-made-site-furnishings-simplify-facility-management-and-improve-performance/