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Maximizing Roof Design Outcomes Through Multi-Year Assessments

When it comes to commercial roof design, precision isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. And yet, many organizations still approach roofing projects reactively, relying on incomplete or outdated information. The result? Higher design costs, preventable de

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Pros and Cons for Vegetative Roofs: Navigating Green Roof Assets Strategically

If you’ve inherited a vegetative roof—or you’re planning to install one—you already know they come with a reputation: stunning and sustainable, but complicated. The truth? Both things can be true. Vegetative roofs (also called green roofs) are a highly

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Mantis Innovation Appoints Angela Hampton as Chief People Officer to Strengthen HR Leadership

Mantis Innovation is excited to announce the appointment of Angela Hampton as its new Chief People Officer (CPO).

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The Cost of Action vs. Inaction: Strategic Roof Asset Management

Did you know that most commercial roofs are replaced prematurely, potentially wasting hundreds of thousands in capital expenditures? For facilities teams, the roof represents one of a building's most significant investments—and timing its replacement dram

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BMS Modernization: Transforming Facility Management for the Modern Era

Your outdated BMS (or lack thereof) is costing you money every day. Navigating your facility with an outdated Building Management System (BMS) is like using paper maps in the GPS era — technically functional, but vastly inefficient compared to modern al

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Data Center Predictive Maintenance: How to Prevent Costly Downtime

In today's data-driven economy, uptime is the lifeblood of your data center operations. For those managing legacy facilities, ensuring continuous operation amid growing demands especially presents unique challenges. Many facility managers with limited tea

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Upgrading Efficiency in Operating Healthcare Facilities: Balancing Patient Care and Performance

In healthcare environments where downtime isn't an option and patient well-being is paramount, energy efficiency upgrades often fall short of immediate clinical priorities. Facility managers face a seemingly impossible challenge: modernizing critical inf

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Deploying IoT Across Your Entire Building Portfolio: A Strategic Guide 

Properly utilized, the Internet of Things (IoT) can profoundly impact a multi-site business operation when treated like a well-planned strategy rather than an assortment of tools without a purpose.  Key Takeaways  IoT in commercial and industrial settin

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