Higher Ed


FM and ISO

By what standards should FM be measured?

energy efficiency

Saving Energy, Saving Money

Improving energy efficiency in campus facilities resides in common sense.

Outdoor spaces

Outside the Walls

Attention to a college or university's signature "look" should include outside features and furnishings. Outdoor spaces, their design, and what you put into them are vital elements of your institution's brand and mission.

Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

On all corners of a campus, facility managers must pick and choose where to put resources to protect physical assets. Three professionals speak up about how they keep everything looking great while staying on budget.

Collaborative Learning Spaces

Redefining Collaborative Learning Spaces

The impact of media and technology on learning spaces continues to evolve. In St. Louis, these cutting-edge spaces are fostering creativity and learning.

Preparing Your Building for Winter From Roof to Foundation

Routine inspections in the fall can prevent costly repairs in the future.

Globalization

Globalization: Serving a Growing Market

University of Central Florida administrators are constructing a new facility designed to meet the needs of international students, driven by an intentional goal to increase enrollment.

Occupational Hazards

When you travel, do you leave your FM hat at home? I don't.

Changing Spaces

Porous Asphalt Pavements

Porous Asphalt Pavements

Permeable pavement reduces runoff and filters pollutants from stormwater.

campus signage and wayfinding

Signs of Green

Pursuing sustainability in campus signage and wayfinding offers a number of benefits.

Code Compliant

Are You Code Compliant?

Campus environmental safety staff are working diligently to meet and exceed mandated performance standards for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and more.

Increasing Survivability

There is no single magic solution for preventing active shooter incidents.