U.S. Government Works to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Federal Buildings
In a move aimed at better protecting the health of custodial staff, federal employees, and the environment, the Biden administration is directing government contractors to purchase cleaning products for federal buildings that are free of toxic “forever chemicals.”...
Utility Master Plans Help Ensure Facility Reliability
In 24/7 higher education facilities, power and water distribution systems need to remain resilient In the modern world, nothing can bring life to a screeching halt faster than a power outage. And yet, nothing gets taken more for granted than the ability to access...
Intelligent Building Controls Are Revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure
By leveraging automation, data analytics and machine learning, these systems empower healthcare managers to operate facilities with accuracy and foresight. When most people think of the healthcare industry, medical advancements and exceptional patient care come to...
New $150M funding for Olympic Village school
A new elementary school for the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver is taking a significant step forward with $150 million in funding. “Our government is focused on building new and expanded schools in communities that are growing and facing enrolment...
Driving decarbonisation
The SFMI Scope 3 Framework is designed to positioning FM as a key player in driving decarbonisation through the supply chain. Chris Havers, Director at the Acclaro Advisory offers some valuable insights into the project Over the course of 2023, the Sustainable...
SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: Implications for Businesses and Facilities Managers
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. In recent years, the conversation surrounding climate change has intensified, prompting many businesses to...
Why Facilities Managers Should Consider Wearable Panic Buttons
No matter the workplace, facilities managers should consider working with management to have employees wear panic buttons, which can enhance the facility’s emergency management plans with the button’s associated digital indoor mapping applications. Stacy Meyer, Vice...
Mercy Files Letter of Intent to Build New Missouri Hospital
It will address the population growth in the state’s tri-county area. Mercy filed a letter of intent with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to construct a 75-bed, next-generation hospital in Wentzville, Missouri. By addressing the soaring...
Preparing for Tech-Ready Healthcare Spaces
Modern healthcare design is becoming more intricate as technology plays a more essential role in everyday operations. With technology becoming an everyday part of healthcare operations, it is unclear how flexible current designs are to best accommodate new...
Evaluate Before Lubricating Polymers
Incompatibility between polymers and lubricants can cause physical changes that affect functional properties. While lubricants are typically used to minimize wear between metal parts, they also need to lubricate polymer or elastomer parts without damaging them....