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As the school year begins in many areas, new West Virginia University (WVU) research finds poor air quality may keep tens of thousands of students out of school for weeks each year, hitting young students and children of color the hardest. A study by Mustahsin Ul Aziz, a doctoral student in natural resource economics at the WVU Davis College of Agriculture […]
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Recently, U.S. schools received a D+ grade on the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card. This was disappointing, but to anyone who keeps tabs on K-12 facilities management, it likely […]
Robotics in cleaning have moved from a futuristic idea into everyday operations across industries. From warehouses and schools to retail and healthcare facilities, autonomous cleaning is gaining traction fast with over half-a-million robotic cleaning systems projected to be in use by 2030. Amid this rapid adoption, facility teams are finding that making robotics work for […]
The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) has released the seventh edition of its Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools, which offer comprehensive information on practices for securing school facilities from subject matter experts across the education, public safety, and industry sectors. The new release—including updates to the Safety and Security Guidelines and the School Safety and […]
Public-private partnerships (P3s) continue to evolve as an increasingly important component in the toolkit of public institutions facing complex infrastructure challenges. JLL’s latest research, “Redefining Public Delivery One P3 at a Time,” examines facility-related P3 projects completed since 2019, providing insights into geographic trends, facility types, capital market considerations, construction costs, and funding strategies. “Public institutions […]
Across the United States, aging schools are in dire need of repair, and for many, patchwork maintenance is the only way to keep facilities operational as administrators and facilities managers balance limited budgets with pressing needs. School budgets are complex, and disparities in funding have become a topic of dispute in the state courts. The […]
A new report highlights the concerns and challenges K-12 schools are facing in securing their entrances and keeping students and staff safe from potential threats. According to a survey released by Singlewire Software, only 17% of K-12 school staff members felt that their entrances were completely secure, and multiple challenges were cited for maintaining a […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. More Mental Health Support May was Mental Health Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote support for those affected by mental illness. Coinciding with the annual observance, Prisma Health leaders […]
Editor’s note: This is a follow-up article to “The ASCE 2025 Report Card Is Coming: A Final Exam with No Quizzes,” published March 20. After four years of significant federal investments, most notably from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 ASCE Report Card, revealing that America’s […]
Wildfires may burn in specific regions, but their smoke is a global problem. It drifts across state lines, national borders, and even oceans—turning a localized crisis into a worldwide public health issue. Schools and hospitals, where vulnerable populations spend extended periods, are particularly susceptible to the long-lasting effects of wildfire smoke. The Hidden Danger of […]