Author: FM College Admin

Preparing reliable energy access for your facility can be essential if interruptions in power have big negative consequences. However, all types of facilities need to consider what effects a power outage would have—especially since one is bound to happen sooner or later. In any case, it might be time for a backup power system. Why…

  From lighting controls to smart rooms, using existing and emerging technology to further the patient experience is vital. For all the boons technology has provided for healthcare, one notable benefit is customizing and tailoring the patient experience down to the individual’s needs. This ultimately allows for the patient to control aspects of their care….

  Improving morale in the workplace is one of the toughest issues to deal with as a facility manager. Why? It is because we deal with humans, not robots or machines. Everyone has a different personality, skillset, and work ethic. Balancing these and other factors can be a daunting and almost impossible task at times….

Businesses addressing the climate crisis have no shortage of solutions to choose from. But which strategies, tactics and tools deliver meaningful results? Sometimes the actions getting the most attention, resources and funding are less effective than others lurking under the radar. GreenBiz analysts looked at the food, buildings, transport and energy sectors to take stock…

  Chestnut Carbon has inked a 15-year offtake agreement to provide Microsoft with nature-based carbon removal credits generated from an afforestation project in the U.S., the CO2 removals specialist announced last week. The company, which specializes in generating carbon removals credits from trees planted on land previously farmed or under other usage, said the deal…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Before Jack Frost comes knocking on their doors, facilities managers should ensure their commercial facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are in tip-top shape. A failed HVAC system can not only lead to discomfort…