Author: FM College Admin

The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NHS Kettering) has approximately 560 beds in multiple wards, covering just under 80,000m², and functions as part of the larger NHS organisation. As one of the older estates, NHS Kettering requires well-managed maintenance routines to ensure optimal levels of patient care. Its estates and facilities team numbers approximately…

A new major two-year project by the flexible working consultancy Timewise and the Institute for Employment Studies, backed by Impact on Urban Health has found that frontline workers who gain input and control over their working pattern DO see wellbeing and job satisfaction improve. And organisations that offer this, see improved employee engagement levels. The…

Are you prepared if your facility experiences an emergency? Don’t risk unnecessary harm to your buildings or its occupants if you haven’t prioritized this important part of facilities management. When disasters and security issues occur, facilities managers need to act quickly and ensure they have effective plans to deal with emergency situations. During Facilities Management…

The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat. Thirty-six nursing homes and 61 assisted living facilities in Southeast Texas are without power following Hurricane Beryl, affecting over 923,000 CenterPoint customers, according to KHOU 11. Families are concerned about their loved ones in these senior communities. One person’s parents that are…

Disinfecting and training are low-cost options that address the rising threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria are a global health crisis, and prevention saves lives. The rising threat of AMR demands immediate, unwavering action. We must adopt a “whatever it takes” stance rather than questioning the costs. While environmental services (EVS) departments cannot fully…

European water management solutions provider, Smartvatten, has released a new report showing the full extent of water leaks in both commercial and residential buildings. Using data from 20,000 properties and 200,000 apartments in 36 countries, the report highlights both the prevalence and damage potential of water leaks, while showing the correlation between this problem, water…