Author: FM College Admin

  The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a frigid winter for 2022/2023. Across much of the country they are expecting temperatures far below normal, and precipitation amounts that could make transportation difficult. When these extremes occur, they are often a challenge for facilities. In this post covid world, however, the somewhat expected tribulations of inclement weather…

Strategies to lessen the threat in buildings posed by active shooters need not break the budget Some of America’s recent high-profile tragedies once again underscore the connection between building design and keeping people — customers, staff, students, tenants — safe from harm should crisis strike. These crises have initiated a national discussion about the responsibilities…

A new survey finds that the vast majority of teachers (74%) nationwide are concerned about the indoor air quality in their schools and on buses, citing the negative impacts it has on the health and productivity of teachers, faculty, and students. The results highlight the growing importance teachers place on working in a healthy, safe,…

As climate scientists are fond of saying, most of the tools and technologies we need to solve the climate crisis already exist. The problem, often, is driving those solutions to commercial viability and widespread public adoption. That’s why Sweta Chakraborty sees behavioral science as the missing piece of the puzzle. Understanding how humans are “predictably…

  With the cost-of-living crisis set to continue for the foreseeable future, supporting employees with their financial wellbeing must be a top priority for every employer, something that we recently explored in our latest report: Cost of Living Crisis: Financial Stress and Employee Wellbeing. The findings are fascinating, revealing how financial stress is intrinsically linked…

Workplace water fountains can help with employee comfort and increase value of property. Commercial building owners and operators have been struggling to maintain or add value to their properties since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many companies adopting work-from-home and eventually hybrid office scenarios — some indefinitely — the role of commercial office…