Author: FM College Admin

Across new research from GlobeScan and BSR, sustainability professionals at large companies have described an environment in which sustainability efforts are becoming more focused — with a deeper emphasis on compliance, tighter resources and a narrower set of priorities. As companies adapt to these changing conditions, a question emerges: Where will the future sustainability agenda…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New Life for Vacant Office Return-to-work mandates and other factors have helped the office market rebound post-COVID, but there still remains a lot of unused or underutilized office space across the country. To revive vacant properties, many…

San Francisco projects demonstrate the need for creativity and vision in bringing new life to aging, challenging facilities. Key Takeaways:  For two organizations in San Francisco, adaptive reuse has opened new opportunities for growth and success by renovating buildings that have seen better days into facilities that provide new opportunities for their organizations. The adaptive…

  Galveston College’s director of facilities explains why communication, collaboration and cross training are the pillars of organizational resilience. Key Takeaways:  Building resilient facilities starts with building resilient teams through trust, cross-training, open communication and a culture where employees willingly support one another beyond their defined roles. Year-round emergency preparedness, clear roles and strong collaboration…

  Many companies are confused about whether they should purchase only removal credits. These are credits that pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere —  from planting trees to novel technologies, such as machines that pull CO2 from the air. By contrast, other credit types reduce emissions at the source, by destroying methane emissions from…

Healthcare facilities are designed to heal people. Yet for many healthcare workers, safety has become an increasingly urgent concern. Hospitals and healthcare campuses today face a complicated environment. Teams are managing higher patient volumes, workforce shortages, increased visitor traffic, and growing concerns around workplace violence. Security leaders are being asked to do more than respond…