Author: FM College Admin

Respiratory viruses can spread more easily indoors than outdoors since the viral concentration can build up indoors and people are closer to each other. Each year, respiratory viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses and thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. In addition to the virus that causes COVID-19, there are many other types of airborne…

Metro Vancouver will begin construction this month on the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel, a major project that will replace an aging piece of infrastructure and help maintain the regional district’s ability to reliably provide high-quality drinking water. “The new Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel will replace a water main that was built in the…

Earlier this year, Biological Preparations and FMJ conducted a survey on the sustainability priorities and challenges for FM leaders. James Patterson CEO of Biological Preparations outlines the findings and key steps for improvement The FM industry is inherently agile, adapting to the evolving needs and demands of society to attract and retain a solid customer…

A new £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project has been launched in Westminster, signifying a major step towards driving investment and creating well-paid, secure jobs. Unveiled yesterday (6 November), this large new heat network in Westminster will become one of the UK’s first ‘heat network zones’ – places where heat networks are the cheapest and best…

Amenities are a critical part of employee satisfaction. Amenities play an important role in helping employees feel satisfied with both their organizations and healthcare facilities. The right amenities can also help employees decompress from stressful or overstimulating work environments. They can even contribute to an organization’s overall sense of culture. Healthcare Facilities Today recently spoke…

For healthcare funding to succeed, facilities managers must ensure infrastructure investments are sustainable operationally and financially. Facilities managers play a vital role in identifying the infrastructure needs of the healthcare system and ensuring facilities are aligned with current and future healthcare demands. Tapping into a facilities manager’s deep understanding of building conditions, operational requirements and…