Author: FM College Admin

Proposed new policy directions could open the way for a broader range of redevelopment projects in some of Toronto’s key urban districts. A new report to City Council summarizes emerging thinking from an in-progress study of office space needs and recommends a significant pullback from current requirements for 100 per cent replacement of any office…

While sustainability remains a priority for many facility and maintenance managers, it is also becoming increasingly mandated by governments to go greener. In many cases, technology has made it easier to transition from traditional practices and products, using advancements that help companies get closer to their ESG goals. Today’s advancements offer several options to add…

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a final rule amending the Federal Management Regulation to adopt the new accessibility guidelines issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board). The Access Board’s guidelines establish that pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way dedicated to transportation are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. The…

  On July 9, Hawaii banned all seabed mining for minerals within its waters to protect the local fishing industry, biodiversity and Native Hawaiian rights. The ban follows similar legislation in California, Washington and Oregon. Twenty-seven countries have so far called for a global moratorium on deepsea mining. The increased production of electric vehicles (EVs)…

How do I achieve buy-in from senior leadership? It’s the question I hear over and over again from those in senior positions within ESG. Many say they’re met with resistance or indifference from both board members and other C-suite execs as they push for change. This stands in the way of progress and can breed…

The offshore wind industry is at an inflection point. Having proved to be an increasingly scalable source of renewable energy, the industry has enjoyed a decade of growth and value creation. Offshore wind is a clean renewable energy source—one of the least CO2-intensive forms of electricity generation, on par with onshore wind—and can help communities…