Author: FM College Admin

Creating a high-performance culture is often touted as the holy grail of today’s organisations. It is an elusive concept, with many thinkers and practitioners offering their version of what creates such a culture. As Albert Einstein said, “The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when…

As workplaces continue to bring workers back to the physical workplace in a post-COVID-19 environment, even if it’s only part time, they must ensure compliance issues are addressed. The cost of not doing so jeopardizes not only company assets but also, and more importantly, the safety of those in the workplace, including employees, contractors, and…

  Forward-thinking facility managers are combining resilience strategies with sustainability goals to better future-proof facilities. First, the good news: The technologies and science exist now to slow and eventually reverse climate change. Alternative energy solutions like solar and wind are economically viable, and can be deployed at scale at prices competitive enough to phase out…

  Large planters can provide concealment as well as cover, if made from bullet resistant-materials such as stone or strong metal. An unfortunate reality of our time is the consistent drumbeat of active aggressor attacks on public spaces. Emblematic of this, as the American economy began its cautious reopening from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, on…

During the Women in FM live webcast, industry professionals discussed what it is like being a woman in the industry and why we must continue to advocate for one another. Contrary to popular belief, when you have a room filled with women there isn’t any hair pulling or name calling — if anything, it’s the…

  To provide essential services during the pandemic, libraries had to think outside the box. How will libraries transition into the post-pandemic world? The past several years were unlike any other, and the impact to organizations from health care and schools to retail and restaurants was both jarring and life-altering. Public libraries were no different,…