Author: FM College Admin

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…

The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded. Orlando Health has assumed ownership of three hospitals and related physician practices located on Florida’s east central coast. The acquisitions were the result of an asset purchase agreement with Steward Health Care, approved by a bankruptcy court. Orlando Health immediately rebranded the hospitals into Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital,…

To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers. Managing barriers in healthcare facilities can be challenging. There are a multitude of processes related to barriers, and in any given week, a variety of trades and hospital personnel interact with these building components. Then…

Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees will be battling for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2024 World Series championship title against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series will take place at the two teams’ home stadiums, and although all eyes will be on the baseball players, the facilities will also play a critical…