Author: FM College Admin

Leading a public department or agency is famously difficult, and it’s only getting harder. In a McKinsey survey of over 800 senior public sector leaders worldwide, we identified the trends that are most likely to disrupt delivery of government missions—from tighter budgets to tougher competition for talent to technological change (see sidebar, “About the research”)….

Seasonal cleaning may conjure images of sorting through our closets, clearing out storage on our phone, or dusting off the gardening tools, but it also signifies an opportunity to reset and organize for the season ahead. This annual practice is the perfect time for facility managers to rejuvenate their approach to cleaning and maintenance and…

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. With temperatures set to rise this summer, employers and managers must protect their workers from the dangers of heat stress and illness. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of workers get sick or even die…

  Adaptive reuse of former big box store facilities brings several advantages – including proximity to large populations and ample parking. As healthcare systems seek to expand their community reach and bring care closer to patients, the adaptive reuse of former big box retail stores is emerging as a faster and more cost-effective solution. Due…

  BC Hydro is upgrading its Anahim Lake Station and integrating solar energy from Ulkatcho’s Anahim Lake Solar Farm into its microgrid. A first-of-its-kind initiative in B.C., this project sets a new benchmark for renewable energy integration in remote communities across the province. “I am honoured to be involved in this great initiative. Since my first…

College and university campuses contend with a wide range of complex safety challenges: from something as simple as unauthorized entry into a specific area or building to tense demonstrations stoked by social media or even threats of active violence on campus. While safety has always been a priority across college campuses, many of the systems…