Author: FM College Admin

The COVID-19 pandemic changed almost everything for institutional and commercial facilities. The impact on HVAC systems in particular was immediate, and three years later, building owners and facility managers are still dealing with the pandemic’s fallout on the technology, products and processes that affect indoor health for facilities and occupants. Clearing the air No elements…

Hospital bed towers are becoming increasingly popular options for healthcare organizations expanding inpatient care due to their multifunctional spaces that prioritize flexibility, comprehensive care and hospitality. To ensure the facilities deliver the intended benefits, healthcare facilities managers and organizations considering bed towers to expand their presence need to focus on several key considerations. Robots on…

The modern organization is facing a confluence of disruptions that have raised the bar for how companies manage change and transform themselves. The results of our newest McKinsey Global Survey on transformations continue to confirm just how much value is at stake, and how much can be lost, at every phase of such change efforts. So what…

Winter brings its own unique challenges to facilities, and preparing for those conditions ahead of the cold weather can save you time, money, and headaches. Creating a fall maintenance checklist can help you develop consistent annual practices to stay on top of equipment status, create performance benchmarks, and prepare accurate budgeting for your facility. There…

  One of the considerations that resulted from the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT 92) was the desire by many organizations to perform motor efficiency testing in the field. The official method for efficiency testing that met Federal law was the IEEE Std. 112 Method B, which measures input and output power and segregates…

Integrated machine vision and robotics systems improve manufacturing in ten key areas. In a growing number of industries, the demand for highly precise components has become paramount. To meet these stringent requirements, integrating machine vision and robotics in automation solutions has emerged as a transformative option. This article explores the many benefits of using machine…