Author: FM College Admin

  For building owners and managers who are looking to purchase or sell properties, renovate existing sites, have experienced a catastrophic event or just have noticed troubling anomalies like surface cracks or uneven flooring, a relative floor elevation (RFE) model and its analysis delivers valuable information. Reducing floor variation is essential to reducing wear and…

  Since HVAC systems play a critical role in a healthcare facility’s air temperature, they need to be kept running properly. However, there are several things that could impede a system’s performance. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with HVAC manufacturers about what challenges healthcare facility managers can face with HVAC systems. What…

Reliable and efficient cooling is becoming increasingly important. Here are four options facility managers may want to consider. If facility managers are lucky, at least once in their careers they’ll be blessed with a signature project – whether that’s participating in building a new building, a full-scale renovation of an existing building, or even a…

  At the onset of any design challenge, architects and engineers are programmed to first consult the applicable codes, standards, and best practices. For healthcare and behavioral health design, we are accustomed to analyzing the applicable FGI standards, walking through the Center for Health Design’s Safety Risk Assessment Toolkit, and turning to trusted resources like the Behavioral Health Design Guide and NY Office of Mental Health and…

  Facility managers impact building occupants everyday through value-added services, primarily because we care about keeping our facilities functional, safe, and comfortable for customers Behind the scenes, we contribute to our organization’s production and success by establishing positive relationships and encouraging buy-in to vital facility initiatives. Therefore, it is imperative that we continue to grow…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. During a fire or another emergency, your employees need a clear exit route and clearly marked and unlocked exit doors. Your employees’ exit route must remain unobstructed by equipment or stored items, and employees must be…