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The job outlook for facilities managers is faster on average than other jobs in the U.S., with median salaries in the six-figure range. It didn’t start that way. When facilities management became a career path, the role itself was simpler. As the job becomes more varied and technical, an array of educational institutions have begun […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Maritime Learning Lab While many viewers were diving into the JAWSome content of Shark Week on TV, the South Carolina Aquarium was breaking ground on a new education facility at the Charleston Maritime Center. Situated along the waterfront […]
Will the kid gamers of today design the airports of tomorrow? The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Airport Design Challenge took flight on April 1 and is open for enrollment. The challenge helps students design virtual airports using the Microsoft game Minecraft. Students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across the globe will meet aviation professionals […]
In Massachusetts, the Baker-Polito administration recently announced investments totaling more than $120 million to four public colleges and universities to renovate and expand campus facilities that further students’ skills in STEM fields. An additional $400 million will be invested over the next five years for critical building infrastructure. Salem State University, Massasoit Community College, Springfield […]