Author: FM College Admin

On May 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Ventilation in Buildings” guidelines to include a discussion on “How much ventilation is enough?” to help prevent airborne disease transmission. “When possible, aim for 5 or more air changes per hour (ACH) of clean air to help reduce the number of germs…

Emerging technologies are becoming an increasingly important part of building designs and renovations and are continuing to be incorporated as they are developed. The Internet of Things (IoT), for example, is an area of technology that has gained immense traction in the past decade, including devices such as smart thermostats, smoke sensors, LED lighting, smart…

  HVAC systems are a key part of any healthcare facility’s infrastructure. This is especially true for long-term care facilities such as senior care and rehabilitation. In addition, they also play a key role in indoor air quality (IAQ), which is concerned with the various particulates and compounds that float around in the air. Not…

When someone contemplates growing older, it’s likely with a wish for physical and financial independence, joyful and engaging activities, and closeness with loved ones. Whether by playing pickleball or mah-jongg, working a part-time job, or running after grandchildren (or all of the above), the big question is how every older adult, no matter their country…

As the world moves toward decarbonization, there is no shortage of commitments to countering climate change. At COP27 in Egypt last November, an international agreement reinforced pledges to limit global temperature rises to no more than 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels. Countries with net-zero pledges now number 133. In the United States, President Joe Biden has…

Appraisers generally expect office building values to keep slipping over the course of 2023. When Altus Group recently surveyed its Canadian valuation staff for their opinions, more than two-thirds of respondents projected a further 5 to 15 per cent decline, while just 1 per cent judged that values have hit bottom and will remain flat…