Author: FM College Admin

Temperature control is the key role of a thermostat, but commercial-grade thermostats must also enable energy efficiency, serviceability, multi-site deployment, system diagnostics and cost controls.  Here are the key attributes that must be considered when selecting a thermostat for your buildings: Optimized Scheduling: Advanced thermostats support detailed scheduling based on occupancy and time of day,…

With growing infrastructure demands and tighter budgets, traditional reactive strategies in facilities management often result in unplanned downtime and expensive breakdowns. A Deloitte study found that predictive maintenance—which includes strategies that anticipate problems before they occur, reducing costs and increasing efficiency—can result in up to 15% reduction in downtime and up to 20% improvement in…

Employers are expected to face major implementation hurdles as the government’s new Employment Rights Bill begins to reshape workplace practices. A survey by HR software provider Ciphr suggests that improved access to flexible working is likely to be the most difficult provision to manage. In a poll of 300 HR decision-makers across the UK, 22…

Parkview Health plans to build a full-service hospital and medical office building in West Lafayette, Indiana. The facility is expected to cost approximately $200 million and will be located near the intersection of N 100 W and Kalberer Road, on land being acquired from the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF). The approximately 200,000-square-foot hospital will accommodate…

  As the needs of healthcare systems evolve, renovation projects must become increasingly adaptable, resilient and informed by long-term strategy. Healthcare renovations are complex. Unlike typical construction projects, these efforts must balance evolving care delivery models, stringent healthcare compliance standards and the logistical challenges of working within active, fully operational clinical environments. These projects require…

With summer now in full swing and air movement systems working hard across commercial properties, there’s still time for facilities managers to take stock. Jerry Hall, Head of Technical Services – Air Conditioning at Climate Centre, offers a timely reminder of essential HVAC maintenance checks that can keep systems running efficiently and avoid unexpected disruption….