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Sometimes, the “out of sight, out of mind” attitude that blinds many people from appreciating the importance of maintenance and engineering departments actually applies to facilities themselves. The general public can easily see the effects of deferred maintenance on crumbling K-12 schools, universities and office buildings, but most people never see the condition of military…

  Public discussions about ageism often focus on prejudice against older adults, with common stereotypes depicting them as slow, grumpy, and forgetful. However, recent research led by Wharton visiting scholar Stéphane Francioli reveals that the most negative views in society are actually directed toward young adults — a form of reverse ageism known as “youngism.”…

Recent survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) indicates the average age of a school is 49 years old—with more than 59 percent of main instructional buildings having been built before 2000. Given that best practices for safer school design have dramatically changed over the last 24 years, a school may not…

The University of British Columbia has added another 282 beds to its Vancouver campus thanks to a new student residence building. Brock South formally opened its doors to students earlier this summer. Brock South features 16 four-bedroom suites, 212 studio units and six one-bedroom units. “UBC is committed to providing living spaces on campus at…

For most companies, closing down during planned or necessary renovations is not an option. Not only will shutting your doors create undue financial hardships for you and your employees, but it can also cause you to lose the customer base you have carefully created. Therefore, your best option is to renovate while your business is…

Schools throughout the U.S. are rapidly switching to solar power to meet their energy needs while gaining significant cost-savings, boosting climate resilience, and supporting workforce development, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180. Over the past decade, the amount of solar capacity installed at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled nationwide. According to “Brighter…

Schools throughout the U.S. are rapidly switching to solar power to meet their energy needs while gaining significant cost-savings, boosting climate resilience, and supporting workforce development, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180. Over the past decade, the amount of solar capacity installed at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled nationwide. According to “Brighter…

When you are admitted to a hospital or other healthcare facility, the end goal is that you leave healthier than when you first arrived. The materials that are used in healthcare facilities play a large role in the care that patients receive as they can help with infection prevention. Healthcare Facilities Today recently spoke with…

Over two-thirds of UK professionals (71 per cent) have admitted that fears around job security are preventing them from moving jobs. However, Robert Walters is warning professionals that ‘hanging onto a job’ which no longer serves your career could not only be detrimental to the economy but also to careers. Three-quarters (76 per cent) have…

Partial occupancy is a pressing issue for commercial buildings across the US. Partially occupied buildings don’t generate the same revenue as fully occupied ones, which puts pressure on their commercial viability and also reduces available funding for necessary investments. The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) listed partial occupancy as one of the leading challenges of…