Author: FM College Admin

As the holidays approach, many businesses are gearing up for a surge in foot traffic and that means more attention and labour will be needed to keep facilities clean and sanitized, with sustainability in mind, this season. ABCO Cleaning Products shares key tips to help your facility prepare for the influx of customers. “As you…

Fall is here, and for many that means a season of cooler weather, leaf peeping, and don’t forget the pumpkin spice lattes. More importantly, these signs of the season mean a time change is nearly upon us—bringing along security implications. On Sunday, Nov. 3, clocks will fall back an hour as daylight saving time ends….

Hospital admissions can be stressful, but designers are looking for ways to help ease this tension. To put it simply: hospitals are a stressful place to be. What was expected to be a routine visit can end up being a week-long stay. The unpredictability of these life events can take a toll on a patient…

Mid-rise apartment buildings have cropped up at an increasing rate in cities across the U.S. in recent years. The reason is two-fold: mid-rise apartment buildings are a cost-effective solution for developers and cities need more housing. At the end of 2020, the U.S. was short 3.8 million units of housing, whereas in 2022, an estimated 420,000…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million in grants to help modernize 125 U.S. airports across 46 states, Guam, and Palau. The funding comes from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. According to the FAA, the program focuses on making the passenger experience better, improving…

Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 played vital role in ensuring that safety ranks as a priority over aesthetics. Here’s a 21st-century challenge for building architects: Design a government building that meets security mandates but also looks and feels inviting to the public, and do it on a tight budget. The security aspect alone might have…