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Editorial - Editorial Losing Energy Star is Bad for the Industry While it’s true that sustainability, green, and climate resilience haven’t always been well received by the general public or even everyone in the facility management industry, saving money is always a crowd pleaser.

Feature - Professional Development What Leadership Means to Facility Managers in 2025Today’s leaders should strive to be more ambivalent when it comes to decision making.

Feature - Acoustics How Acoustics Impact Office Productivity Office noise has a major impact on how happy employees are.

Feature - Government Baltimore Rightsizes its Aging FacilitiesAs its facilities age and maintenance funds lag, Baltimore uses a methodical approach to identifying and disposing of unwanted buildings.

Feature - Restrooms Intuit Dome Setting Standards for Restrooms at NBA ArenasNBA’s Clippers arena sets sustainability standards with products and access.

Feature - Net-Zero Energy Florida Magnet High School Forms Net-Zero Blueprint for K-12 DistrictsOsceola County School District’s NeoCity Academy forms design blueprint for future K-12 buildings.

Feature - Energy Efficiency Fate of EPA’s Energy Star Hangs in Balance - What Facility Managers Need to KnowAs EPA reorganizes, a popular energy-saving program is considered to be on the chopping block.

Cover Story - Cover Story Nico Viola Leads the Way at Holden Gardens & ForestsChildhood experiences helped shape the future for Holden Gardens Director of Facilities Nico Viola.

Feature - Safety Lead Crisis Continues: What Managers Need to KnowWith no lead experts working for the federal government, it is up to state officials to remediate exposure.

Feature - Women in FM Women Lead the Charge in Facilities Management TransformationWomen bring a unique perspective to facilities management.