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School districts could choose to take the money in a lump sum or annually over 10 years March 26, 2024 As school districts nationwide struggle against rising tides of deferred maintenance in their facilities, maintenance and engineering managers in one state are on the verge of receiving a huge infusion of funds designed to help…

  What do today’s college students want in housing options? The answer might surprise facility managers. Students say they’re not looking for five-star, off-campus resorts where they can major in fun. “They are the no-BS generation,” says Cindy Schaumberg, principal at Ankrom Moisan, a Portland, Oregon-based architecture and design firm that surveyed 360 college students…

Facility managers should understand the specific features and benefits of MRLs and make sure the product and design matches the needs for their facility Over the years the term “mid-rise” has changed to refer to different types of buildings, but the term always has the same connotation: Buildings that are “in-between.” That is, buildings with…

Digital versions of codes and standards offer technicians enhanced access to codes and standards for fire and life safety in healthcare. Healthcare technology is changing. Healthcare facilities are changing. Even healthcare staffing is changing. So, facility managers looking to effectively support the mission of their organizations can consider using the latest digital tools that are…

A standard of care and guidelines must be established when using drones and interpreting its data with artificial intelligence   March 25, 2024 Facility managers are on the cutting-edge of technological advancements, and the modern era has no shortage of innovations for them. Many of these technologies assist facility managers with their various daily tasks. Two…

On March 18, the International Code Council’s (ICC) board of directors made determinations on a series of appeals to the draft 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), thus finalizing the latest model code that sets minimum energy efficiency requirements for new commercial and residential buildings. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit…

A UK government institution is working hard to reduce carbon emissions and drive forward sustainable practices across the country. Their regional facilities management team has made progress on the path towards net zero with energy-efficient initiatives across their offices and specialist sites to operate more sustainably. These initiatives included installing LED lighting, solar PV, biomass…

Drawing on over a decade of experience, Jonathan Eland, Sales Director of PPL Training presents anecdotal evidence from recent client case studies on the key similarities and differences in the training needs of SMEs and larger organisations With such a varied client base (from sole traders, to multinational corporations), all of whom work within facilities…

Ahead of a UK General Election expected this year, British Safety Council has published a manifesto containing policies to support better productivity and growth as well as ensure a healthier, safer and happier workforce. The UK lost an estimated 32.5 million days to work-related ill-health and non-fatal workplace injuries in 2022/2023, and sickness and illness…

HID, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, has released its 2024 State of Security and Identity Report, which reveals six industry trends and aims to help physical and cyber security leaders be proactive in adapting to evolving challenges. The report gathered responses from 2,600 partners, end users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, across a range of…