Author: FM College Admin

  The Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi’s) net-zero standard overhaul redefines how companies should approach electricity decarbonization, but it’s more flexible than the strict carbon accounting rules proposed by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. The new approach to Scope 2 — which covers purchased electricity — marks a major departure from the current standard, under which…

  Facility management organizations are rethinking traditional work-life balance models to attract and retain talent. Key Takeaways: Work-life balance in facilities management is evolving into “work-life integration,” with younger generations — especially Millennials and Gen Z — prioritizing flexibility, mental health, remote work options, and overall life fulfillment over traditional career advancement. Surveys from organizations…

  Congress recently forwarded a House proposal to create a federal framework governing artificial intelligence development. Yet, in construction a different fight over construction data is brewing over the need to train agentic AIs to be able to do everything from reviewing project documents to preparing a bid or even inspecting welds in steel fabricators’…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) are working together, along with government and industry, to support the safe and responsible adoption of robotics in the workplace. The project, launched today during London Tech Week, has been co-designed with industry to give companies clarity on regulatory requirements, and support businesses…

Employee discomfort, rising energy bills, and an HVAC system that’s constantly working overtime are common challenges in large facilities, with poor air circulation being the leading factor. Facilities that incorporate HVLS (high-volume, low-speed) fans can balance temperatures, improve occupant comfort, and reduce operating costs without requiring infrastructure alterations. The HVAC Is Running, and the Space…

  Autonomous vehicles, or AVs, are ushering in a new era of mobility in cities across the country. If you’ve used a driverless taxi in a big congested city like New York or San Francisco, you’ll know that they’re convenient and reasonably priced —  plus they promise to be safer than human drivers and reduce…