Category: Emergency Preparedness

2025 Video Surveillance Trends: Bolstering Facility Security with AI and Innovation

By Hans Kahler, Eagle Eye Networks Jun 10, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 10, 2025

Facilities today face increasing challenges, from managing security across sprawling campuses to ensuring operational efficiency in the face of rising costs and evolving threats. Meeting these demands requires smarter, more adaptable tools, and video surveillance has emerged as a critical solution. Driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technology, and innovative hardware, surveillance systems […]

Smart Building Tech: A Strategic Line of Defense Against Rising Insurance Costs

By Dan Hollenkamp, Toggled Jun 4, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Jun 5, 2025

Just as commercial real estate (CRE) began to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, the industry is now entering a new era of financial pressures. Driven by an uncertain economy, aging infrastructure, extreme weather events, and a more conservative insurance underwriting landscape, property insurance premiums are climbing at an alarming rate. In Q1 2024, commercial […]

How a CMMS Can Strengthen Your Healthcare Facility’s Emergency Management

By Rick Joslin, FSI May 28, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: May 28, 2025

Emergencies in the healthcare service industry—natural disasters, infrastructure failures, or cyberattacks—can occur at any moment. To navigate these disruptions, organizations rely on emergency management (EM) plans. A powerful yet often underutilized tool in these plans is your computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). A CMMS can help facilities create comprehensive emergency plans (including ensuring the plan […]

Implementing Duress Systems to Mitigate Workplace Violence

By Yasmine Mustafa, ROAR May 20, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: May 20, 2025

Did you know that workplace violence resulted in the death of 524 workers in 2022? This was a 9% increase compared to 2021. Unless urgent measures are taken, workplace violence will persist, and innocent lives will be lost. One effective solution to ensure that workplace violence is reduced is the use of duress systems. This article will […]

Recognizing the Resilience of FMs on World FM Day

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer May 14, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: May 14, 2025

On May 14, facilities managers across the globe get the credit they’re due on World FM Day. This year’s theme, “Resilience in Action: Thriving in a World of Change,” shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes who keep our built environments safe and efficient, no matter the challenge. Much of the facilities manager’s work goes […]

Building Codes and Compliance: Best Practices for Facilities Managers

By Joe Chao, Bureau Veritas May 13, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 13, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of facilities management, staying compliant with building codes is not just a legal obligation; it’s a cornerstone of operational integrity and public safety. For facilities managers, navigating the complexities of code compliance can be a daunting task, especially when juggling daily operations, maintenance schedules, and long-term capital planning. However, a solid […]

The ASCE Infrastructure Report Card Is Out: Three Takeaways for Facility Leaders

By Jennifer Perkins, Brightly Software May 9, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 9, 2025

Editor’s note: This is a follow-up article to “The ASCE 2025 Report Card Is Coming: A Final Exam with No Quizzes,” published March 20. After four years of significant federal investments, most notably from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 ASCE Report Card, revealing that America’s […]

RTO Mandates and Rising Workplace Violence Call for More Integrated Security

By Tim Williams, Pinkerton Apr 29, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Apr 29, 2025

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Companies and government agencies have recently doubled down on return-to-office mandates. In September, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that employees would have to return to the office five days a week—ending their hybrid policy—starting […]

6 Tips to Keep Your Facility Safe

By Glorianna L. Reeser, KPA Apr 17, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Apr 17, 2025

Although 96% of employees think physical safety is a top priority, they’re not sure their employers feel the same way. In fact, most workers overwhelmingly believe their employers put their reputation, productivity, and the bottom line above workplace safety. If a safety incident arises, many workers could be unprepared. You can’t control when an emergency […]

The Business Case for Resilient Buildings in 2025

By Michael Lorenz, Armstrong World Industries Apr 16, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 16, 2025

On the surface, 2025 has not shaped up to be an easy year for facilities managers. Economic uncertainty continues, and skilled labor shortages and budgetary restrictions are making it difficult to improve building performance. These challenges are especially prominent in older buildings with outdated systems and aging infrastructure. At the same time, external forces beyond […]