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A globe encircled by stylized data points and oversized green leaves and gear like shapes at it’s edges. It is placed against a light-blue backdrop with dominant hues of cyan and green. Humanity stands at an inflection point. Our climate is warming at a concerning pace, and if we don’t take action, the situation will…

Winter is coming, and facility managers, whether commercial, residential or institutional, know that carpets are a key factor in keeping premises clean and safe for occupants. Choosing the right mats, combining them correctly, and maintaining them regularly are all vital steps. Not only do these entrance carpets help protect floors, but they also considerably reduce…

Throughout the past decade, some things in the OT cybersecurity industry have not changed or, at least, changed very little. A small percentage of asset owners has detection tools deployed at scale, despite it being an established product market. Systems remain inherently vulnerable, asset owners continue to struggle to maintain OT cybersecurity talent, and comprehensive…

Technology is the key to ensuring lone worker safety says Jon Woodforth, Chief Technology Officer at Totalmobile As the clocks turn back and the nights draw in, the challenges faced by lone workers across the FM sector become even more pronounced. In the darker, colder months, ensuring the safety of those who work alone should…

NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product information platform for the construction industry, reveals further findings from its ‘Sustainable Futures’ report – a study aimed at understanding sustainability attitudes and protocols within the construction sector. The research found that despite motivation from most construction professionals to deliver sustainable outcomes, less than half manage to…

Fewer workers are dying from hazards where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has focused its enforcement resources. Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls, two of the leading causes of death among construction industry workers….

Awareness of the Building Safety Act and its implications is growing across the building services sector according to new research commissioned by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The industry-wide survey, carried out by AMA Research on behalf of the Association, reported that 88 per cent of respondents showed some awareness of the Act with…

Employee well-being is a top priority in modern workplaces, and smart building systems, including AI-integrated IoT devices, are revolutionizing how facility managers optimize indoor environmental quality (IEQ), operational efficiencies, and costs. These technologies offer significant benefits in valuation, tenant retention, and market competitiveness. 4 Economic Benefits of Sensor Technology Energy Savings — Sensor technology optimizes…

We’ve all heard someone say that something is “on” or “part of” the COO agenda. But all too often, what that means is unclear. Indeed, in a recent roundtable discussion, few COOs said that they had taken the time to think through and define their agenda. Part of the reason lies in how people become…

In today’s fast-paced property management landscape, facility managers face a constantly shifting set of responsibilities. Not only are they tasked with preserving property values and ensuring resident satisfaction, but also with adapting to new technological trends, tighter budgets, and higher turnover rates. The need for effective, streamlined processes and reliable partnerships is more essential than…