Author: FM College Admin

As the country roasted in July and August under extreme heat made more intense by climate change, tens of thousands of Americans received text messages telling them they could get paid if they powered down their devices and appliances during specific periods of the day. If their homes were equipped with smart thermostats or smart…

As more companies execute climate-focused goals to limit greenhouse emissions, reduce their carbon-footprint, and lower energy costs, the use of solar power for commercial buildings is increasing. While the use of solar can have positive impacts on the environment and generate long-term energy cost savings, there are several considerations that commercial property owners and facilities…

  PeaceHealth announced the beginning of what will be a comprehensive process to close its underutilized University District hospital in Eugene. Upon receiving regulatory approval, the health system plans to transition Inpatient Rehabilitation, Emergency Department and related medical services to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, located less than six miles away in Springfield….

Cost-savings is a hot-button issue for medical office buildings (MOBs), as prices continue to grow higher and higher. In addition, demand for MOBs in general is growing as well. This presents a unique opportunity for landlords to improve lease terms and reduce costs via energy-saving projects. According to GlobeSt, MOB tenants and landlords can collaborate…

The nation’s public K-12 schools, higher education facilities and military buildings have received most of the attention when discussions have turned to deferred maintenance. But as maintenance and engineering managers know all too well, few if any, facilities are exempt from the burden of overdue maintenance and repairs. Now, the facilities that support the nation’s…

There are two ways to contact energized electrical parts or equipment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) database, and those are direct or indirect. Direct exposure to electricity includes contact directly from the power source to the person, such as touching a live wire or getting caught up in an arc-flash. Indirect exposure…