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Safety & Security

New School Security Protocols and Technology for the 2024-2025 School Year: 6 Best Practices

Every student deserves a safe school, and facility managers and school decision-makers are increasingly feeling the pressure to balance security with the flow of students.
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This statue of J.H. Tabaret at the University of Ottawa was vandalized in June 2024. Different types of graffiti will require different cleanup methods, so it’s important to account for what materials were used to create buildings and statues ahead of time, as this will impact removal and repair strategies and products.
Maintenance

Preserving Campus Buildings: Safe and Effective Graffiti Removal

Safeguarding campus building facades from unintended damage caused by overly aggressive cleaning of graffiti requires a customized, step-by-step approach.
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Interiors

The Trauma-Informed Workplace: Principles for Creating Spaces that Support Wellbeing

Does your office support employee mental health? Organizations are navigating how trauma and the workplace intersect.
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Regenerative design aims to actively restore and rejuvenate natural systems that buildings interact with—in other words, purposely doing good rather than simply less bad.
Resiliency & Sustainability

Practical Insights for Implementing Regenerative Design

Regenerative design is more than sustainability—it’s about actively giving back and restoring a building’s surroundings.

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Cybersecurity

Avoiding 5 of the Most Common Smart Building Cybersecurity Pitfalls

Protecting your building and its data from risks involves a holistic approach that includes tools, training, and continuous improvement.

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ADA Compliance

What is ADA?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination based on someone’s disabilities.
Smart Buildings

CRE Decision Makers Increasingly Depending on FM Software Technology for Efficiency

JLL’s new “State of Facilities Management Technology 2024 Report” discusses how automation and technology drive efficiency and effectiveness amid understaffing and budget constraints...
Smart Buildings

Unlocking the Benefits of Smart Lighting in Commercial Buildings

Discover how advanced smart lighting systems enhance energy savings, occupant comfort, and security through AI-driven insights and integrated technologies.