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The American Ladder Institute provides updated training and education resources for facility employers.   March 11, 2026 Ladders remain one of the most essential tools for maintenance and engineering teams, but it is crucial to use them safely in institutional and commercial facilities. Managers should not let their employees become a part of the accident statistics….

Recent changes agreed by European Union members slashed the number of companies subject to the bloc’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) rules, and pushed back the deadline for submitting reports. But many large companies had already started filing CSRD reports, as the earlier version of the directive required. Researchers across the continent have now collected…

Facilities managers rely on third-party contractors and vendors for a variety of projects, but it always pays to do your due diligence, beware of scammers, and pick partners you can trust. Case in point: The former president and CEO of a commercial roofing company was arrested and pleaded guilty for conspiracy to suppress and eliminate…

The convergence of physical security and IT has been happening for years, spurred initially by the transition from analog to IP-based systems and, more recently, by the move to cloud-based solutions. This evolution has required close collaboration between IT, physical security, and facility teams. Findings from the 2026 Genetec State of Physical Security Report show that IT departments are playing a larger…

The pros and cons that facility management executives must consider when hiring superstars to their team. A few years ago, an executive complained to me that his facilities organization was not functioning well. He explained he purposely developed an organization staffed only with outstanding individuals who consistently overachieved and were considered superstars. With all this…

Lighting upgrades are more about long-term values than just fixture replacements. Future-ready lighting control strategies now focus on modular systems, intelligent controls and human-centered design to deliver long-term value, operational insight and sustainable performance across modern buildings. For building owners and facility executives, the message is becoming increasingly clear: the future of lighting is not…