Author: FM College Admin

Each year, Global Handwashing Day shines a spotlight on one of the simplest and most effective public health practices: washing hands with soap and water. Celebrated annually on October 15, this worldwide event reminds people that consistent hand hygiene is critical to preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting community health. According to the…

Vermont schools are working to create asthma-friendly learning environments by improving indoor air quality, reducing asthma triggers, and training staff to help students manage their symptoms. “Asthma can cause missed school days, make it difficult to concentrate, limit play and sports, and just make it harder for kids to learn and enjoy their time at…

Hanoi has broken ground on the 10.84-km Nam Thang Long–Tran Hung Dao section of Metro Line 2, a $1.3-billion investment officials say will advance a long-planned urban-rail spine through the city’s dense, historic core. The Oct. 9 ceremony at the Xuan Dinh depot marked the official construction start for one of Vietnam’s most technically challenging…

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Last year, wildfires tore through vast areas of Los Angeles, prompting Mayor Karen Bass to introduce a waiver to exempt rebuilt structures and residences from the city’s all-electric building provision, citing the need to…

In facilities management, security teams are often the visible face of an organisation’s operations – greeting staff, handling incidents, and maintaining safety day and night. Yet while their presence is constant, their challenges are often invisible. Behind the calm professionalism of the security guard lies a role defined by long hours, exposure to risk, and…

As much as anything, sustainability is a story. And like any good tale, it’s full of conflict, tension, consequences — and the possibility of change. These documentaries share chapters from that vast, interconnected narrative, offering perspectives on the stakes we face and the paths ahead. If you’re in this business, you want to have watched…