Author: FM College Admin

The recent Maui wildfires underpin the importance of a proper facilities management program. When disaster strikes, it can be hard to know what to do in response. Panic ensues and chaos takes hold of the situation.  However, it is the duty of society’s institutions, including healthcare facilities, to remain steadfast in the face of catastrophe….

Healthcare systems must prioritize succession planning to keep up with turnover and retirements. At the heart of every healthcare facility is a dedicated group of professionals who work tirelessly to keep the gears turning safely. Facilities managers are often unsung heroes, possessing extensive experience and institutional knowledge that is vital to maintaining a functional and…

  You know about death and taxes. What about risk? Yes, risk is just as much a part of life as the other two inevitabilities. This became all the more apparent during COVID-19, as each of us had to assess and reassess our personal risk calculations as each new wave of the pandemic—and pandemic-related disruptions—washed…

The cleaning industry continues to face high rates of employee turnover and an ongoing labour shortage. In fact, Canada’s cleaning industry saw an almost 145 per cent increase in job vacancies by the end of 2021. Today, prospective employees are searching for companies that value their skills and offer more fulfilling work. For cleaning companies,…

If your building includes a parkade, chances are you’ve witnessed the wear and tear that comes from steady usage and exposure to moisture and contaminants like road salts. Even if the parking area is located indoors, the traffic deck coating (TDC) used to protect concrete surfaces will deteriorate over time, reducing its ability to effectively…

It’s no secret that malls across the country are in trouble. A storm of new technologies, societal shifts in consumer wants and expectations, and moments of disruption have threatened the retail destinations that have come to be emblematic of suburban American culture. In all the turbulence, one thing has become clear: malls that do not…