Safety & Security

A private yacht marina at a condo building on the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Great Reset: Florida’s Evolving Building Inspections and Management Shifts

Dec. 9, 2024

New legislation in Florida mandates changes in everything from how condo buildings are maintained to how condo associations are governed. Is your Florida property compliant?

Don’t let your employees fall victim to poor safety practices. A good safety program will help protect people from falls.

Safety & Security

4 Things to Know About the Building Owner’s Duty to Provide Fall Protection

Philip Jacklin

Nov. 15, 2024

Roll-up security grilles can play many roles in a school.

Safety & Security

Roll-Up Security Grilles: A Simple Security Solution for Schools

Heather Bender

Nov. 8, 2024

Weather can cause safety hazards on loading docks in any season, so it’s important to be prepared.

Safety & Security

How to Ensure Greater All-Season Safety on Loading Docks

Johnny Allen

Nov. 6, 2024

Healthcare facilities present unique security risks and a higher-than-average likelihood of workplace violence against healthcare workers.

Safety & Security

Prioritizing Security to Preserve a Healthy Healing Environment

Deb Sheehan

Oct. 16, 2024

The Henry B. González Convention Center in downtown San Antonio hosted the 2024 IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo.

Industry News

4 Emergency Response Scenarios You Can Prepare For, Starting Today (IFMA 2024)

Janelle Penny

Oct. 10, 2024

No facility manager wants to deal with a major emergency, but one may happen anyway—and it’s up to you to ensure you’re ready. These vendors at IFMA’s World Workplace Conference...

What are the biggest security risks for your property?

Safety & Security

5 Steps to Bolster Your Building’s Physical Security Strategy

Matt Kelley

Oct. 9, 2024

It’s time to get ahead of security risks and map out your next steps toward a safer property. Check out these five tips to get started.

ADA Compliance

What is ADA?

Lauren Brant

Sept. 24, 2024

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

Cybersecurity

Avoiding 5 of the Most Common Smart Building Cybersecurity Pitfalls

Andrew Froehlich

Sept. 24, 2024

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

Are your doors and hardware ADA-compliant?

ADA Compliance

How ADA Impacts Door Specifications

Janelle Penny

Aug. 23, 2024

Achieving full ADA compliance affects which doors your facility should use. Here’s how doors can make buildings more or less accessible.