Author: FM College Admin

As climate change churns on beyond even worst-case-scenario predictions, drought continues to be pervasive in the U.S. By late July, more than 51 percent of the lower 48 states is classified to be in drought conditions, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. That means more than 116 million people in the lower 48…

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2022 Better Plants Progress Update, a report highlighting more than 270 manufacturers and water utilities who partner with DOE to increase energy and water efficiency. Collectively, these partners have saved $10.6 billion in energy costs, 2.2 quadrillion British thermal units (Btus) of energy, and more than 130 million…

  Judging by the number of inquiries we receive on a weekly basis, one of the hottest topics these days in the boardrooms of employee- and ESOP-owned firms is the examination of the “Strategic Options” available to create and/or maximize shareholder value. More often than not, this is a serious exercise for these teams to…

The fire at a Thai nightclub in early August 2022 was all too familiar. It started during a live music performance killing 20 people and injuring 25. Many of the details emerging are eerily similar to The Station nightclub fire which claimed the lives of 100 people and injured 230 more in February of 2003….

  Indoor air quality is a hot topic these days, with most of the conversation centered around air purification and pollutants, but what about floors and carpets? Rather than cleaning for appearance, science is emerging about prioritizing the largest horizontal surface of the building to clean for health. ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross recently interviewed…

  Five interconnected elements of operational resilience underpin recently released technical guidance for assessing and responding to building-level risk. The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada will outline the basic concepts through upcoming cross-Canada workshops, underscoring that operations teams carry key responsibility to safeguard building occupants, facilitate business continuity and protect asset value….