Author: FM College Admin

Defending against fire is an essential part of safer school design. It is also a code requirement in many commercial occupancies—from retail and multifamily buildings to offices and warehouses—and for good reason. Consider warehouse fires. They are responsible for nearly 155 million dollars of lost assets each year, which is significant when considering they account…

The project will add 58 beds and 347,000 square feet of new and renovated service areas. Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital announced a $277.5 million expansion project, approved by the Memorial Hermann Health System Board, that will add 58 beds and 347,000 square feet of new and renovated service areas to the campus by 2027.  This…

Many candidates lack the skills that are needed to be a facilities manager. There continues to be a labor shortage amongst trade industries, and facilities management is no stranger to this scenario. It’s more than just struggling to recruit and retain new workers, there is also a skills gap. Leaders are struggling to find qualified…

As a maintenance manager, fire protection is a critical part of your preventative maintenance plan to stay compliant, protect your building, and keep your staff and visitors safe. Research shows that commercial building fires cost businesses about 155 million dollars in damage per year. Put proactive practices in place, create a fire safety plan, and…

When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or moment frames; diagonal rods, or flat diagonal bracing (including let-in bracing for wood frame construction), among other methods. Where wood structural panels are used…

Eradicate Information Gaps Industrial cybersecurity continues to have information gaps that introduce preventable risk and increase vulnerabilities. To eradicate these gaps—including systems information, the risks within those systems, and information about best practices—it’s imperative that experts share the latest knowledge and work together to continuously develop and implement best practices.    Information about your systems…