Survey Reveals Screening Contractors Should Be Everyone’s Business

Survey Reveals Screening Contractors Should Be Everyone’s Business

As workplaces continue to bring workers back to the physical workplace in a post-COVID-19 environment, even if it’s only part time, they must ensure compliance issues are addressed. The cost of not doing so jeopardizes not only company assets but also, and more importantly, the safety of those in the workplace, including employees, contractors, and…

As Climate Change Accelerates, So Must Resilience

As Climate Change Accelerates, So Must Resilience

  Forward-thinking facility managers are combining resilience strategies with sustainability goals to better future-proof facilities. First, the good news: The technologies and science exist now to slow and eventually reverse climate change. Alternative energy solutions like solar and wind are economically viable, and can be deployed at scale at prices competitive enough to phase out…

How to Mitigate Active Shooters with Crisis Architecture: 8 Principles

How to Mitigate Active Shooters with Crisis Architecture: 8 Principles

  Large planters can provide concealment as well as cover, if made from bullet resistant-materials such as stone or strong metal. An unfortunate reality of our time is the consistent drumbeat of active aggressor attacks on public spaces. Emblematic of this, as the American economy began its cautious reopening from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, on…

Smart Spaces Address Facility Managers’ Pain Points

Smart Spaces Address Facility Managers’ Pain Points

From sustainability to staffing and IoT to cloud, tech is up to the challenge of making buildings smarter. Having adapted to hybrid work during the pandemic, facilities managers are now tasked with reimagining their facilities for the next iteration of the modern workforce. FMs face their own staffing challenges, according to FacilitiesNet. Health and safety,…