Author: FM College Admin

Opting for high energy-efficient windows can significantly reduce the amount of condensation that appears on older windows. The new technology has special low-emissivity coatings (low-e) and is filled with inert gases, such as argon, which can also provide considerable energy savings. One issue that homeowners may encounter with these new windows is outdoor condensation. Under…

As pressure increases on companies to meet their climate goals, much depends on the effectiveness of sustainability teams. To understand how the role of the sustainability leader and function evolves, we at GreenBiz have surveyed those who work in the profession biennially since 2010. Our 2024 State of the Profession survey is open. In 15…

No matter the season, prioritizing resident safety is something all property managers should take seriously, but there’s nothing like plummeting temperatures to create the right conditions for a catastrophe. From slip and fall injuries to power outages, frozen pipes to falling ice, winter is not for the faint of heart. Residential property managers must be…

Globally, commercial buildings are experiencing a number of dynamic challenges. Following the impact of the COVID pandemic, tenant needs and behaviors have drastically changed. The cost of property has grown as interest rates continue to escalate in an ongoing effort to curb inflation. At the same time, the energy crisis has raised operating costs and…

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its second annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled trade workers’ sentiment around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite. NFPA collected responses from 310 U.S.-based workers in the electrical, manufacturing, construction, engineering, architect/design, facility maintenance, fire service, and insurance/risk management fields. In…

Occupier demand for sustainable buildings in the UK has risen, and global appetite for green buildings is on the rise, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is holding industry back from making a real impact on net zero targets. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) global sustainability report for 2023 outlines the state…