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Higher education design for the first-gen college student

Higher education design for the first-gen college student

College is a time for aspiring students to discover their identities, develop a career pathway, and find their place in the world. The transition from living at home through high school to living on-campus in college can be a difficult endeavor for any student....

Busting 5 Myths About the Facilities Manager Role

Busting 5 Myths About the Facilities Manager Role

Facilities manager (FM) roles are often perceived as fixing, maintaining, and cleaning buildings only. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! To help people understand the many facets of facilities management, and how complex the work of FMs is, we are busting 5...

Mold Matters: Strategies for Prevention and Remediation

Mold Matters: Strategies for Prevention and Remediation

Understanding how to detect mold early, assess its risks and implement effective mitigation is essential to ensure a safe environment. Mold growth in hospitals and other healthcare facilities is a serious concern for patient health and for the structural integrity and...

Are Scents a True Indicator of Cleanliness?

Are Scents a True Indicator of Cleanliness?

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. For many of us, the smell of lemon, pine, or even bleach is synonymous with cleanliness. We’ve been...