Fire & Life Safety

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.

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

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

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

Safety training benefits people in all areas of a business. People in office buildings need to know what hazards they could be exposed to, just like people on a construction site.

Fire & Life Safety

How Facility Managers Can Improve Workplace Safety Now

Yasmine Mustafa

July 10, 2023

Has your organization embraced digitalization to drive long-term resiliency yet?

Disaster Resilience

Workforce and Structural Resiliency: How Digital Tools Can Help

Brian O’Connor

June 27, 2023

Resiliency stands at the center of fire and life safety, and for good reason. Embracing digitalization can strengthen resiliency.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) categorizes buildings based on their innate fire resistance level.

Fire & Life Safety

Making Sense of Material Fire Ratings

Tommy O’Shaughnessy

Jan. 3, 2023

All building materials have fire ratings, and they can be improved with certain coatings. Here’s what you need to know about using fire-resistant materials.

GSX 2022 showcased the latest offerings in security technology and strategy, including these humanoid robots by ADT Commercial.

Safety & Security

5 Trends in Security Tech and Strategy (GSX 2022)

Janelle Penny

Sept. 15, 2022

The security landscape is rapidly evolving. We spotted these new technologies and services on the show floor at GSX 2022.

NFPA 3000® is your best backup plan: Standard Program for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program

Aug. 5, 2022

To maximize safety when attacks occur, NFPA® has developed NFPA 3000®, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program. The standard outlines how to organize...

The COVID-19 pandemic was a curveball for everyone, but there are things you can do in advance to prepare for the next pandemic, including updating your business continuity and emergency plans. The power of facilities management in a pandemic can’t be understated—you oversee many of the tools and policies that keep occupants safe.

Disaster Resilience

Pandemic Planning—It’s the Standard Now

Jennie Morton

July 19, 2022

Pandemics affect everything from occupancy and layouts to cleaning and security protocols. Here’s why emergency preparedness plans should include outbreaks.