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The increasing impacts of climate change are driving a global urgency for carbon neutrality. Today, 11 states have mandated a 100 percent goal for both renewable portfolio standards, carbon emission portfolio standards, and greenhouse gas reduction standards. Nine have no current legislative mandates, with the balance having various degrees of commitment up to 75 percent…

It is possible to create aesthetically pleasing spaces with hazards in mind. In the early 2000’s you couldn’t watch TV without seeing a Life Alert commercial. For years, the phrase “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” played throughout speakers across the country and spawned several spoofs and skits in popular media. Anytime someone…

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. However, without familial mentors or advisors who have successfully navigated these…

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 common myths about the profession! These myth-busters will help anyone who wants…

On Oct. 9-11, industry professionals from across the globe converged on San Antonio, Texas, for the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) World Workplace Conference and Expo. The event offered educational sessions, networking opportunities, and more. IFMA honored many industry leaders throughout the conference. In addition to inducting the 2024 Class of IFMA Fellows, the organization announced…

It will connect the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care. The Queen’s Health Systems has acquired O‘ahu-based Kahi Mohala from California-based Sutter Health Pacific, connecting the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care. As Hawai‘i’s only free-standing, nonprofit psychiatric hospital, Kahi Mohala serves an important role in the…

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 operation of the facility. Hospitals house some of the most vulnerable individuals — patients…

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 conditioned to believe that these scents are proof of a clean environment. However, the truth is…

Lighting manufacturers discuss how lighting affects the look and feel of healthcare facilities. While not usually talked about, aesthetics and atmosphere in a healthcare facility help set the tone for a patient’s visit. Lighting happens to play a major role in both, as the colors and temperature of lighting can heavily impact the appearance and…