Author: FM College Admin

The effort to unlock surplus federal land for housing is further away from welcoming residents than the touted numbers may indicate. A new report from the Auditor General of Canada urges administrators of the Federal Lands Initiative to draw a clearer distinction between units that are planned and those that will actually be built before…

  For the 16th summer, local girls entering grades 7 through 12 will get hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the construction and skilled trades industries due to the MyWIC (Mentoring young Women in Construction) program. This year, the free day camp has expanded its reach once again, with 84 students enrolled across two locations:…

The world is increasingly focused on water sustainability, recognizing its urgent and vital role in protecting human well-being, ecosystems, and economic development. This increased focus must, as we will discuss below, also apply to facilities managers. To be clear, water sustainability refers to the “efficient and equitable management of water resources to ensure long-term availability.”…

Facility managers need to brace for disruptions in the supply chain as tariff extensions are expected to end in the coming weeks.   June 20, 2025 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, every industry has kept a close eye on their supply chains, anticipating the day it would eventually break. But if facility managers…

The 3-megawatt photovoltaic system is now powering approximately a third of the corporate campus’s electricity needs with solar energy. Terrasmart announced the completion of a canopy solar project for AdventHealth’s Altamonte Springs, Florida campus, in partnership with ESA, a national solar and storage developer. AdventHealth is a faith-based system of healthcare with more than 80,000…

Summer weather is here, and that means hot conditions for many outdoor maintenance workers. As technology continues to evolve, so do the tools that outdoor workers use to stay cool, safe, and productive. Maintenance managers often spend summer days in hot, humid weather, and some of the newer options available can help them avoid sunburns,…