Author: FM College Admin

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the completed installation of energy-efficient LED lights at New York City Police Department (NYPD) facilities. The nearly $17 million lighting replacements and retrofits will save the city government about $750,000 in annual energy and maintenance costs and will reduce…

By contributing to environmental, social and governance initiatives, facility managers can get a seat at the C-suite table For the facility teams who no longer want to be looked at as glorified sanitation engineers, tool belt men and women, or hot and cold call responders — and want to take their facilities programs to the…

  HVAC systems directly control the temperature levels within the built environment of a healthcare facility. Furthermore, they influence how both patients and staff function in a healthcare facility, as poor indoor climates can make patients uncomfortable and staff less productive. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with HVAC manufacturers about how temperature…

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced 10 potential corridors for new high-voltage transmission lines  on May 8, designed to bring renewable energy from areas where it’s generated to centers of demand and to provide stability to  local grids. The locations of the proposed lines were chosen to help update the grid for the energy transition…

Paint has long been a concern for building and maintenance managers looking for affordable, aesthetic, and safe options. But there has been some evolution in the paint department, offering managers today’s innovation, greater sustainability, and increased efficiency. Indoor air quality Indoor air quality and sick building syndrome remain concerns for building and maintenance managers as…

Understanding how to manage risks associated with contractors and subcontractors and the importance of safety compliance were just a couple of the critical topics discussed during a recent educational session. Titled “Mythbusting the Top Contractor Risk Management Megatrends of 2024” and sponsored by Avetta, the webinar took place on April 24 as part of Facilities…