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Hanoi has broken ground on the 10.84-km Nam Thang Long–Tran Hung Dao section of Metro Line 2, a $1.3-billion investment officials say will advance a long-planned urban-rail spine through the city’s dense, historic core. The Oct. 9 ceremony at the Xuan Dinh depot marked the official construction start for one of Vietnam’s most technically challenging…

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. Last year, wildfires tore through vast areas of Los Angeles, prompting Mayor Karen Bass to introduce a waiver to exempt rebuilt structures and residences from the city’s all-electric building provision, citing the need to…

In facilities management, security teams are often the visible face of an organisation’s operations – greeting staff, handling incidents, and maintaining safety day and night. Yet while their presence is constant, their challenges are often invisible. Behind the calm professionalism of the security guard lies a role defined by long hours, exposure to risk, and…

As much as anything, sustainability is a story. And like any good tale, it’s full of conflict, tension, consequences — and the possibility of change. These documentaries share chapters from that vast, interconnected narrative, offering perspectives on the stakes we face and the paths ahead. If you’re in this business, you want to have watched…

Student Health Care Center marks the school’s 100th green building and first school ever to receive top certification. The University of Florida is regarded as a top-tier public higher education institution. With an enrollment of more than 60,000 and a 97 percent retention rate, it consistently reaches single-digit rankings in lists featuring public universities and…

Metal roof anchors award-winning green design for Muhlenberg College’s new academic building. Muhlenberg College’s newest academic building — Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation — sets the standard for sustainable design at a college well known for its sustainability programs. Every detail of the $13.2 million building, completed in 2023, from the energy-saving heat…