Safety & Security

The Importance of Rooftop Fall Protection for Building Owners and Facility Managers

Dec. 1, 2023

Is your roof a safe place to be? Understand the nuances of rooftop safety by knowing the specific regulations that govern it.

Safety & Security

Ensuring Safety & Security for Today's Buildings

Nov. 28, 2023

Do you know how to prevent and reduce human error when it comes to security?

Safety & Security

Managing Human Error in Facility Security: 4 Ways to Enhance Safety and Mitigate Risks

Amanda Winstead

Nov. 1, 2023

Fire damage in multistory buildings can displace dozens to hundreds of people and cost potentially millions of dollars to restore. Be prepared to document the damage thoroughly to satisfy insurance requirements and ensure the safety of restoration professionals.

Fire & Life Safety

4 Elements of Fire Restoration Plans for Multistory Buildings

Ron Fanish

Oct. 27, 2023

Poor walkway conditions greatly contribute to slips and falls. Uneven surfaces or changes in surface type can also create hazard areas.

Safety & Security

How Property Managers Can Prevent Slips and Falls

Tom Marsan

Oct. 18, 2023

College students use a sidewalk to move through campus.

Safety & Security

Designing for Safety in Higher Education Facilities

Lauren Brant

Sept. 20, 2023

Architects and designers are urged to prioritize safety measures alongside structural design and aesthetics for higher education campuses.

Fast, efficient air re-supply contributes to faster fire suppression and containment.

Fire & Life Safety

6 Ways Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems Benefit Commercial Building Owners

Mark Fessenden

Aug. 9, 2023

More states and Canadian provinces are requiring firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) in buildings. What are they and how do they work? Learn more.

Facilities management, IT and security all need to work together to deliver better results for their organizations. Not collaborating puts the organization at risk.

Safety & Security

FM, IT and Security: How to Break Down Silos for Better Outcomes

Janelle Penny

Aug. 1, 2023

FM, IT and security have historically been siloed from each other. Break down those barriers and deliver better results together with these 6 tips.

Dry conditions and high temperatures are increasing the risk of wildfires (like this one in southern California) for much of the U.S.

Fire & Life Safety

Steps to Consider in Protecting Property from Wildfires

Andy Simmons

July 28, 2023

Severe droughts, high temperatures and dry conditions are increasing wildfire risk in much of the U.S., putting buildings and property in danger of damage and loss.

Cybersecurity

Smart Buildings Require Smart Cybersecurity: 5 Tips for FMs

Jennie Morton

July 19, 2023

It’s time to adopt a mindset of zero trust when it comes to cybersecurity. Harden your facility against attacks with these 5 protocols for facilities departments.