Author: FM College Admin

  A Steelcase report has found that despite the threat of the pandemic receding, over half of staff still prefer working from home. Rocio Diez, Comms Manager EMEA at Steelcase, looks at how good workplace design can help draw them back Over two years ago the world of work shifted almost overnight. The home became…

As the largest city in North America, New York City represents the opportunity and staggering risk of a metropolitan area of 9 million people running on 20th century infrastructure. From the advent of technologies such as elevators and subways to policies such as PlaNYC and Local Law 97, New York has long been a beacon…

For educational facilities, adaptable learning environments empower students and staff even through disruptive times. One school in Illinois exemplifies this strategy. Among the many lessons of the pandemic, school leaders have come to expect the unexpected — and in turn, to explore new ways to shape more resilient learning environments. COVID-related worries and concerns plagued…

NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, provides the criteria for the routine activities that must be conducted to ensure that water-based fire protection systems can be relied upon in the event of a fire. These activities range from simple visual confirmation of some things such as valve…

  When chemicals are used, stored, or generated in the workplace, there are unique hazards. Some have properties that make them an immediate safety concern, like explosive, flammable, and corrosive chemicals. Others cause adverse health effects on our body and even long-term illness. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety notes that over the…