Author: FM College Admin

  Companies say they desperately want employees who can communicate effectively — leaders tell me that all the time in workshops — but how many of them really mean it? It’s hard to find a job posting that doesn’t mention the communication skill set as a key requirement. And yet, when faced with the skills…

Younger generations are raising their voices about climate change. They want action from their leaders, and they want it now. Leaders in Denver Public Schools (DPS) learned this three years ago during the pandemic, when about 30 students from eight different schools gathered for a Board of Education meeting to express their concerns. The students’…

The expansion should be completed sometime in 2026. UW Health’s board of directors approved moves intended to boost surgical, emergency and inpatient capacity at two of the health system’s hospitals. One project, at University Hospital, will add a six-story structure planned to include 22 emergency department rooms, 22 flexible care beds and 48 inpatient rooms….

The heat of the summer weather can have adverse effects on your building and your maintenance plan. Along with added moisture from rainfall, the risk of mould growth increases in climates with high heat and humidity. Knowing the risks and planning ahead can save you from surprise costs, repairs, and potential disruption to your business….

The European Commission has today adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which affect more than 50,000 companies subject to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Widely seen as a watershed for corporate environmental reporting and fiscal planning, the ESRS will from next year require tens of thousands of European companies — as well as…

The field of facilities management will continue to evolve in the coming years, with new technologies and organizational priorities shaping what teams are capable of accomplishing. Construction is continuing even if the pace slows slightly. It’s estimated that the number of built spaces globally will double by 2050 – the same year that the world’s…