In the future. In the near future. In the VERY NEAR FUTURE. Is FutureBuilt (November 12th!).   There's no stopping progress, for better or worse, but you can come out on top by getting a handle on the tools and techniques that will be driving commercial real estate, design, management, and facilities upkeep. It's not too late to sign up if you haven't already.   Don't let the clock run out on this one day event, take part in FutureBuilt.   go.connex.fm/4sF2SnR

People come and people go, and that's just how it is when it comes to turnover.   What you can control is how often it happens, and why, to an extent. Those who master the ability to be an inclusive and constructive leader will be gifted a stronger team and be spared the headache of constant hiring and loss.   Join us for our new VLE: The ROI of Inclusive Leadership: Reducing Turnover in Facilities Teams, with speakers Ryan Beck of W Services Group, LLC, Preston McClanahan of Michaels Stores, Inc., and Latoya Hamilton of OD Bryne Contracting.   Keep good workers in the loop, register today.   go.connex.fm/4ikVrim

ConnexFM members do their part to provide all manner of contribution to the association and to each other. Sometimes though, members reach new heights, give back a little more, show their best leadership qualities, and flourish.   It's time to recognize the members you see making waves and standing tall. Nominations for the ConnexFM 2027 Awards are now open, and we need to hear from you on who is going above and beyond. go.connex.fm/4BM6zMT

Sure, it gets pretty toasty in commercial facilities when the HVAC acts up, but that's nothing compared to how hot it will get if your fire safety systems fail.   Check out our featured article, "Big Trouble in Little Fire Safety Checks", and read about the little things to watch out for in fire safety that could burn it all down. Read it today on Connexus.   go.connex.fm/4jUa5OB

Happy Halloween from ConnexFM! 🎃 Here's to the facilities teams keeping everything running smoothly because they carved out time for preventive maintenance. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

A spooky bedtime story for facilities teams: "The Big Bad Wolf came back with Code Enforcement..." Keep your buildings safe before the scary stuff starts. 😨😱

Where buildings meet what's next. From facility operations and real estate to technology and investment, the built environment is changing and your perspective belongs in the conversation. Explore emerging solutions, connect with industry peers, and take away ideas to improve operations and shape what gets built next. FutureBuilt | November 12 Bring your perspective. Leave inspired to act. go.connex.fm/4ySS5Il #FutureBuilt #BuiltEnvironment #FacilityManagement #PropTech #CRE

Anybody who's worked in a warehouse, factory, or even an office building during a hot summer or cold winter, knows that when the HVAC is miserable, everybody is miserable.   Have a read of our article from Lennox National Account Services (NAS), and educate yourself on HVAC maintenance readiness and preparations today. go.connex.fm/3UNhGV3

We're only a day away from the close-out of the Workforce Data Benchmarking Survey, and that means it's time to jump on it if you haven't done it yet.   We use this data to find the workforce weak spots in the FM industry, so your team won't have to do without the best and brightest of the next generation when the time comes.   It's a short survey but it's helpful uses are long, so take it now before it's too late! go.connex.fm/48l5gqw

Drop a name, there's cash to claim! 💸   Membership Mania is going on right now, and that means if you know someone who would be a great fit for ConnexFM and can help bring them over to the team, there's money in it for you!   See the details below, and start making your move to mingle with potential members. 🤝

You'll meet some people who go through their career like they were grown in a secret government lab meant to make superhuman professionals. But for us normal people, we kind of just stumble through it as best we can, and that's why we say, "Fake it till you make it."   The ConnexFM Mentorship Program connects you with people who've stumbled through the same challenges before, so you don't have to fake it. With the support of the Qooper Learning System, you'll get a customized mentor pairing to help you become a little more surefooted on a slippery slope.   You don't have to be a superhuman to be a super mentee or mentor. Join the ConnexFM Mentorship Program today. go.connex.fm/4jDpL8Q #ConnexFM #FacilitiesManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #FMLeadership

Try to see in your mind's eye what a perfectly efficient facility looks like to you. Is it fully robotic, automated, with mechanical arms and maintenance bots on wheels?   Probably not for many, because we trust human discretion when it comes to the vital systems of our facilities.   That's why FutureBuilt isn't about filling your facility portfolios with gadgets, shiny tech, and digital solutions. It's about looking at what really keeps facilities functioning at 100+% and asking, "How do we eliminate the miscommunication and redundancy that bring it all to a grind?"   Join us for the conversations that keep the people involved in your operations on schedule, with the technology and information they need to make the right decisions.   Register for FutureBuilt today.   go.connex.fm/4szXX7J #FutureBuilt2026 #BuiltEnvironment #FacilitiesManagement #PropTech

It's heartbreaking to see a new team member motivated and excited to make a difference on the job, and the demands of the job slowly disintegrate that energy until that team member just loses spirit, checks out, becomes negligible, quits, or worst of all, does something to get their walking papers.   Any manager who isn't simply on a power trip doesn't want to see their people go through that, but sometimes altering job conditions that drive burnout and turnover is easier said than done.   If you're looking to find a good strategy to keep great employees who are struggling as part of your team, join Ryan Beck of W Services Group, LLC, Preston McClanahan of Michaels Stores, Inc. and Latoya Hamilton of OD Bryne Contracting on 11/5 for the VLE: The ROI of Inclusive Leadership: Reducing Turnover in Facilities Teams, and learn how to involve yourself and your people in a way that will build confidence in retention.   Sign up and start breathing life back into your team. go.connex.fm/4zazgBf

"We don't need to check the inspection report from last time. Just open that valve up there."   Famous Last Words.   Make sure your people are talking to the other people involved in the facility lifecycle. You've got all the tools of the 21st century to track facility data at your disposal, so use them. Better communication means more efficient operations and less chance of getting electrocuted / drowned / blown up.   Learn more about how technology is breaking down communication barriers across the building lifecycle in "The Blueprint and Back Again," only on Connexus. go.connex.fm/4Bp44Qb

Everybody ends up in the hospital at some point. If you're lucky, it's because you broke your arm or got the flu. If you're unlucky... well, needless to say that without hospital facilities equipped with functional infrastructure and systems, there would be a lot more orphans, widows, amputees, and unnecessary loss.   This week is National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week. In your average commercial facility, people rely on FM professionals to stay comfortable and efficient, but in medical facilities, you're a major part of keeping people alive, safe, and cared for. Thank you for what you do, and remember the impact you're making. Fill in the blanks in the comments and help us celebrate the people who make a difference every day. "You may not see [system or task], but it helps [care activity or everyday moment] happen safely and smoothly. This week, we're celebrating the people who [verb], [verb]. and [verb] behind the scenes." #CelebrateFE #FacilitiesManagement #HealthcareFacilities #HealthcareFacilitiesandEngineeringWeek

To outsource or not to outsource? That is the question. (Or at least item 151 on today's checklist.)   FM teams have options, but knowing which service model makes sense for the job is half the battle. And if you think every supplier that claims to self-perform does it everywhere, think again.   Join ConnexFM on October 29 for a VLE breaking down outsourcing, self-performing, and hybrid models, including how geographic coverage changes the game.   Get the lay of the land before you pick a lane. 👇   go.connex.fm/3UOstyd

🎢 What keeps one of Canada's biggest amusement parks running? Find out for yourself!   Join ConnexFM at Canada's Wonderland on Friday, November 20, for a behind-the-scenes facility tour, followed by holiday dinner, drinks (two tickets included!), and a charity raffle supporting local families.   Take part in a little holiday cheer. What better way to close out the year?   📅 November 20, 2026 | 3–8 PM ET 📍 Canada's Wonderland | Vaughan, ON Save your spot and join us! go.connex.fm/4yFht47 #CanadasWonderland #Canada #FacilityTour #FacilitiesManagement

Your people have moved mountains and made monumental strides to keep the heartbeat of the portfolios you support pumping. But now more than ever, expectations are high on what a building can do, how efficiently it can do it, and how the people who make it happen achieve this.   It's time we come together to talk about the future of the built environment, and come together to talk about how we use the power of one of the greatest tech revolutions in the history of mankind to carry this weight.   Join us for FutureBuilt on November 12th. go.connex.fm/4sol45h #FutureBuilt2026 #BuiltEnvironment #CRE #PropTech