Holistic Facility Solutions: Balancing Operational Efficiency with Health and Wellness Priorities
Educational Facilities colleagues and Business Partners alike are encouraged to submit conference presentation proposals pertaining to current issues and challenges faced by educational facilities management, especially around the “Holistic Facility Solutions: Balancing Operational Efficiency with Health and Wellness Priorities” theme.
Single presenters, group presentations, and panel formats will all be considered. The intended duration will be (roughly) 45 minutes of content/activity and 10-15 minutes Q&A for a total of 60 minutes. We are especially interested in presentations that might count toward professional Continuing Education credits for engineers, architects, CPAs, project managers, energy managers, facilities professionals, licensed tradespersons, among others.
All presentations should fit into one of the following tracks:
General Administration (to include Finance and Accounting) and Policy.
Utilities (including energy and controls) and Sustainability
Maintenance and Operations
Capital Improvements and Construction (e.g., design and project management)
Grounds and Custodial
Safety and Security
IT
The Application walks you through the submission process. To submit a proposal for the 2025 Conference, carefully complete, sign, and send no later than the end of business on March 1, 2025. See the instructions in the application.
Thank you!
Adam Moyer, VP for Conferences
Some suggestions to spur your thinking!
- How can IoT and smart systems enhance both operational efficiency and occupant wellness?
- Designing green buildings: Can sustainability initiatives double as wellness strategies?
- How can lighting, acoustics, and temperature optimization foster productivity and wellness?
- Balancing operational budgets with investments in energy-efficient and health-forward technologies.
- Incorporating biophilic design elements to improve mental and physical health.
- Creating adaptable spaces for physical activity, mindfulness, and collaboration.
- Utilizing analytics to measure the impact of health-focused initiatives on productivity.
- Combining energy data and health metrics for balanced decision-making.
- How can wellness metrics influence long-term operational strategies?
- How can organizations encourage a culture that prioritizes health and efficiency equally?
- How do cross-departmental collaborations drive success in holistic facility solutions?