by FM College Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Public |
Condo owners now have the opportunity to understand the embodied carbon impacts of capital replacement work at their buildings. Embodied carbon refers to the carbon emissions produced during the life cycle of a building material and can include: raw material...
by FM College Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Public |
The City of Toronto is moving forward with a new bylaw that requires owners of buildings, 50,000 square feet or larger, to report their annual energy and water usage. A reporting link has now opened for owners to input 2023 data, ahead of the July 2, 2024 deadline....
by FM College Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Public |
Clean environments play a pivotal role in enhancing the performance and well-being of building occupants. The connection between cleanliness and human health and productivity has been extensively studied and validated. This article delves into the various ways in...
by FM College Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Public |
Note: This is part of a series about how companies can integrate sustainability into their core business strategies. The previous articles in the series describe how to assess your company’s sustainability strategy, how to identify material ESG factors and...
by FM College Admin | Mar 12, 2024 | Public |
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the approval of 59 Smart Schools Investment Plans focused on reimagining education in an evolving age and boosting school security. The approved plans, totaling $27 million, are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, a...
by FM College Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Public |
It is being done to help address the expected influx of patients seeking emergent and urgent care services. Marshfield Clinic Health System announced it is opening urgent care services at Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center in the coming months to help address the...
by FM College Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Public |
There is an elevated level of planning for safety in a healthcare setting. Safety in any construction project is essential, but in a healthcare setting it becomes even more important as innocent lives can be put at risk. To prevent the spread of infection during...
by FM College Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Public |
In step with the projected surge in energy storage installations, fire safety advisors are actively working to help clean tech adopters understand and mitigate the risks. The U.S. based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a leading developer of standards that...
by FM College Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Public |
With the arrival of spring often comes the desire to spruce up the outside of your building. Whether it’s landscaping, repairs, or painting, boosting curb appeal is an important part of your maintenance strategy. If your building needs some TLC, a fresh coat of paint...
by FM College Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Public |
Over the past decade, Amazon trimmed almost 2 million metric tons of packaging from the boxes it uses to deliver items and in its grocery stores — a stat it touts in its most recent sustainability progress report, issued in summer 2023. Those measures reduced the...
by FM College Admin | Mar 11, 2024 | Public |
In the world of education, getting facilities management right is a game-changer, yet it is clear that it is not top of the priority list within educational organizations. It’s not just about keeping the lights on and the floors clean; it’s about creating spaces that...
by FM College Admin | Mar 10, 2024 | Public |
Photos by Timothy Hursley, courtesy El Dorado Maintenance friendly restrooms designed to be another sculpture at Crystal The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, celebrates the American spirit by uniting art with nature. In addition to a...