Author: FM College Admin

While effective indoor air filtration technologies have long been a necessity in healthcare, school, transportation and other settings, COVID-19 brought the need for clean and safe air to the forefront. However, the pandemic also revealed the limitations of traditional options, such as HEPA filters and ultraviolet light disinfection devices, to effectively remove pathogens from the…

A facility’s HVAC system is one of the most important components of the building. In addition to providing cooling and heating solutions when needed, it also provides vital defenses against airborne pathogens, particulates and allergens. Thanks to its three major functions – ventilation, filtration, and dehumidification – K-12 schools and other commercial facilities can ensure…

  For its new Minneapolis office, global technology company Sovos sought a workspace that would foster collaboration and connection among team members, while offering flexible solutions to accommodate individual and team work preferences as well as company expansion over time. Designed by NELSON Worldwide, the space reflects the company’s core values and commitment to employee…

  Healthcare facilities can be notoriously noisy, which only adds to the stress of healthcare staff. However, proper acoustics may be able to help reduce the noise level staff experience. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with acoustics manufacturers about how proper acoustics can reduce stress and increase productivity for healthcare staff. How…

Across the United States, renewable energy sources are impacting natural gas generation. The growth of renewables in the grid, compounded by the increased electrification of energy demand, will expose the grid to the risks of an intermittent renewables supply to meet growing power demand. As a result, in the coming decades, a fully “dispatchable” backup…

Commercial real estate is a showcase sector for climate-related impacts and the practicalities of risk management. Recently released guidance for investors and owners/managers highlights likely physical threats, recommended safeguard measures and key questions for gauging the preparedness of assets. The University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation has developed six industry-specific climate risk matrices…