Author: FM College Admin

The promise of carbon credits is unlocking millions of dollars of private money to fund climate change solutions that are hard to finance through typical revenue models. But the criticisms around these carbon credit projects might make corporations wary of investing in them — worried they will be the subject of a ProPublica article or…

Facade assessments are increasingly crucial for public safety. Here’s how to plan and budget effectively. Cities across the country are adopting and implementing façade ordinances in an effort to maintain public safety and ensure that aging infrastructure is properly maintained. The cities of Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Jersey City, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia,…

  As the A/E industry heads into the Fall, there are a series of very similar questions coming from industry CEOs and investors. Here are some of the most frequent and the responses we get when we shake the MG Magic 8 Ball here in the office (which is not actually in an office, it’s virtual…

Major issues like COVID, supply chain problems, and inflation recently caused an economic downturn, raising concerns that the country could be facing a recession. Although some experts suggest the United States may now be on the road to recovery, it’s important that facilities managers be prepared to further stretch their dollars during tough economic times….

  The more inclusive and diversified the workforce, the better the quality of the workforce. The Bureau of Labor statistics tells us that 86 percent of engineering jobs are held by men. This illustrates that — outside of the technical challenges posed by bringing to market technical breakthroughs — engineering workforce development and diversity is…

  These days, every cent counts, and commercial lighting rebates may be a way for your facility to make the most of your lighting choices. It’s more than just receiving free money, though; the real benefit is in the savings you’ll incur as a result. Often by installing certain equipment or products, you’ll set your…