Fire and Smoke Damper ITM

    Fire, smoke, and combination fire/smoke dampers are crucial pieces of equipment used to reduce the spread of fire and smoke throughout a building. For an overview of the basics on fire and smoke dampers refer to this newly developed fact sheet. As with all fire protection and life safety equipment, fire and smoke…

Security Resides in PLC Run Mode

Security Resides in PLC Run Mode

Leaving a PLC in Program or Remote is maintenance efficient but not worth the risk. Organizations have adapted their networks and infrastructure to improve performance. Efforts include integrating automation systems with business systems, supporting online condition monitoring, and providing remote expert access for troubleshooting. These, however, have increased the threat of a catastrophic cybersecurity incident….

Government Facilities Management Strategy and its impact on FM procurement

Government Facilities Management Strategy and its impact on FM procurement

The Government’s Facilities Management Strategy* is designed to establish standards to address the quality of service which should be aspired to in the procurement of FM contracts. What impact do you think this initiative will have on the procurement of FM services and is enough attention being paid to the use of procurement to deliver…

Facility Managers Face Year-Round Wildfire Challenges

Facility Managers Face Year-Round Wildfire Challenges

How managers can prepare for and respond to year-round fire threats. Gone are the days of a distinct wildfire season. In 2022, the U.S. endured 66,255 wildfires that burned more than 9.7 million acres of land, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. That’s nearly the acreage of Massachusetts and Connecticut combined. And these fires…

Three interconnected solutions for ‘saving’ urban centers

Three interconnected solutions for ‘saving’ urban centers

  Many believe that cities are in trouble. They might be right. In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. Top that off with global economic uncertainty, and these…

Innovations for FM

Innovations for FM

  Technology is constantly evolving, with every new invention comes a new possibility and a new way to streamline processes. Looking at the industry as a whole, we’ve seen big changes across the board over the past year. In particular, we saw the continued growth of market networks. There’s also been a lot of interest…