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Security consultants should work with facilities management on the design and implementation of security methods and technologies in order to have the best facility security possible. Facilities Management Advisor’s FM Now: Secure Buildings online summit was held on June 20 and included an opening keynote session called “Design Development Considerations for Security Systems.” The session…

The New Jersey Office of Higher Education has awarded nearly $400 million in capital facilities grant funding to colleges and universities across the state. The funding, which is part of the joint solicitation of four revolving Capital Facilities Bond programs, will support 54 infrastructure and technology enhancement projects throughout New Jersey’s higher education sector. “New Jersey remains…

Data center operators are facing stricter regulations and more pressure to reduce energy, along with persistent staffing and supply chain issues, according to Uptime Institute’s 13th Annual Global Data Center survey. The report shows new technologies potentially presenting a promising way forward, but these often are found lacking in standardization and scalability. While for many organizations,…

Outside a hospital in Antwerp, Belgium, a bird’s nest was found to have thin metal rods sticking out in every direction, The New York Times reports. Anti-bird architecture has become commonplace within urban cities. These sharp metal pins and poles have been installed on rooftops and ledges to discourage birds from perching or nesting on…

Improving the energy efficiency of healthcare facilities will help offset rising energy costs and improve resilience in these uncertain times. The healthcare industry is a significant contributor to climate change, and it must reduce its energy demand and decarbonize. Increasing energy efficiency and transitioning away from fossil fuels has many advantages, including reduced operational costs,…

Sometimes, deferred maintenance in an institutional or commercial facility results in a leaking roof. Or maybe a string of too-hot or too-cold complaints from occupants. Or perhaps a door that doesn’t close properly. Other times, though, the results are far more serious. In the case of a federal building in Washington, D.C., they can even…