Author: FM College Admin

In the plumbing and drain cleaning industry, having the right tools can make all the difference in efficiently handling clogs and system testing. Whether you’re a seasoned plumber or a drain cleaning expert, understanding how to use advanced tools like drain flushers and plumbing blocking plugs can help you tackle even the toughest jobs with…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Mass Timber Government Facility As more companies and organizations embrace sustainability, there’s been a rise in green construction materials for facility projects. General contractor McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, recently topped out the Brookhaven City Centre,…

Human-centric design allows facility managers to transform their spaces into healthier, more engaging environments that support productivity, satisfaction, and long-term tenant retention. As cities grow denser and more complex, the spaces where we work, live, and interact must evolve to prioritize human well-being and inclusivity. Commercial buildings, often the heart of urban activity, play a…

Safety, location and company culture are among employees’ top concerns. The healthcare industry faces a few problems with its workforce, primarily that it is aging and getting ready to enter retirement. Attracting and retaining talent is going to be key to keeping healthcare facilities staffed properly so that patients and employees can stay safe. Compounded…

iPads can help facility managers streamline, standardize training programs. Trade schools aren’t just touting the terrific career opportunities available these days in the skilled trades and facilities management. Through technology, they are producing better-prepared workers for such opportunities. As the founder and CEO of the Connected Apprentice, Steve Metzman has played a role in the…

Facility and operations managers across the country are bracing for a new challenge this season: rodents staying active longer. Thanks to higher-than-normal temperatures and an unseasonably mild fall, what used to be a relatively predictable slowdown in pest activity after summer is now extending well into autumn — and even into winter — resulting in…