Author: FM College Admin

Dr. Alicia Hart turns facility operations into student success at Alexandria City Public Schools Alicia Hart is not the first executive to unintentionally find her way into the facility management profession. One of the first jobs she applied for out of college was for an account manager position at a manufacturing plant. She was under…

Addressing moisture and landscaping issues is key to preventing termites. An effective pest management allows facility managers to root out all kinds of nuisances. A large swath of these pests are bugs, namely subterranean termites. These vermin come up from the ground, infiltrate cracks and crevices in a building, eat cellulose-containing structures and then retreat…

Not one day in facilities management is the same—which often means too many to-do lists. With all the workstreams you manage, building better systems to get organized can save you time and future stress down the line. Harpreet Saini, CEO of We Buy Houses in Metro Detroit, says organizational systems she’s implemented have doubled the…

Performing safety drills have proven to be effective in emergency situations. “In case of an emergency, please locate your nearest exits.” Everyone knows the phrase. It has become commonplace in American society. It’s said before the movie starts in theaters, on roller coasters and even before a musical act takes the stage. It’s been said…

By making facilities feel less like institutions, organizations can address issues such as aging populations, housing flexibility and workforce shortages. As healthcare organizations seek new approaches to facility design, construction and renovation, healthcare facilities managers need to understand the benefits that hospitality-driven architecture can reshape their facilities in transitional spaces and long-term living environments. In…

The $563 million project is expected to open in 2028. BayCare broke ground on BayCare Hospital Manatee, its 17th hospital, and BayCare HealthHub (Manatee). The hospital will be the county’s first not-for-profit hospital and the only hospital north of the Manatee River. With an anticipated 154 beds in private patient rooms, the $563 million project…