Join the National Housing Day conversation
November 22 is National Housing Day in Canada – a day dedicated to raising awareness about housing and homelessness, and recognizing the critical need for collective action. Since the inaugural National Housing Day in 2000, governments, financial organizations,...
Sodexo advocates for cross industry collaboration to increase green skills
Recognising that every role in its organisation must adapt to meet the challenges posed by climate change, Sodexo is embedding green skills within its workforce, providing training and learning opportunities for its people at all stages of their career journey through...
Virginia Awards $12M in School Security Equipment Grants
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has awarded $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants to 96 school divisions and 472 schools to help protect students, faculty and staff, and visitors. Virginia is one of many states throughout the country, including...
Waco Family Medicine Achieves Savings and Bold Design with Wood Selections
For its major expansion, Waco Family Medicine incorporated 25,000 square feet of StoCast Wood, achieving the desired aesthetic while saving over $400,000. Innovative Solutions Transform a Major Expansion on a Tight Budget In 2022, Waco Family Medicine in Waco,...
OSHA: Fewer Worker Deaths in Key Risk Areas
Are facilities safer? The question is critical for maintenance and engineering managers who are responsible for the safety of institutional and commercial facilities, especially their in-house staffs and outside contractors doing work in their buildings. Now, one new...
How FMs Can Build Trust and Drive Sustainable Change Through Transparency
Sustainability has become a major focus for facilities managers in today’s world. It’s not just about reducing energy consumption or waste and leveraging the power of data; it’s also about being transparent in sustainability efforts. Transparency plays a crucial role...
NFL Stadiums at Risk of Climate Change
NFL stadiums are at risk of damage if climate change worsens. Â Â November 21, 2024 The ongoing risk of climate change has raised alarms for many as October temperatures reached record highs this year. According to a report by Climate X, NFL stadiums could experience up...
K-12 School Upgrades: Challenges and Resources
Congressional brief reminds managers that federal funds are available to help districts perform essential upgrades.   November 21, 2024 The state of many of the nation’s K-12 school districts is dire. While this information is not new to maintenance and engineering...
Ground Broken on New Pediatric Health Campus in Dallas
The new campus will replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center broke ground on a $5 billion pediatric health campus to replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The new campus will encompass...
Design Plans Unveiled for New Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital
The new hospital will be a 14-floor, 737,000 square-foot facility in Billings, Montana. Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital has unveiled the latest design plans for the new Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana. The new...