Category: Safety

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 […]

Integrating HVAC UV-C Disinfection Monitoring with Building Automation

By Annette Uda, Aerapy UV Disinfection Technology Jun 6, 2025 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Jun 6, 2025

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a central focus for commercial tenants, facilities managers, building owners, leasing agents, and property owners. One technology option for airstream and HVAC surface disinfection in this regard is ultraviolet energy in the C-band or germicidal wavelength (UV‑C). When incorporated into HVAC air handlers, UV‑C systems help inactivate airborne pathogens, […]

The Parking Lot Priority List: 3 Critical Factors You Can’t Afford to Overlook

By Bryan Appell, Appell Striping Jun 3, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 3, 2025

Across industries, the details that shape safety, accessibility, and sustainability are countless—but one area that’s often underestimated, yet undeniably critical, is the parking lot. More than just a place to park, it serves as the first and last impression for anyone who visits, works at, or interacts with a property. It’s a high-traffic zone, a […]

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Survey Unlocks Insights on K-12 School Entrance Security

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 2, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Jun 2, 2025

A new report highlights the concerns and challenges K-12 schools are facing in securing their entrances and keeping students and staff safe from potential threats. According to a survey released by Singlewire Software, only 17% of K-12 school staff members felt that their entrances were completely secure, and multiple challenges were cited for maintaining a […]

7 Key Considerations for Coatings in Food and Beverage Facilities

By Feraas Alameh, Sherwin-Williams May 20, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 20, 2025

Food and beverage processing facilities operate in some of the most demanding environments, where safety, hygiene, and durability are non-negotiable. High-performance coatings play a critical role in protecting floors, walls, and equipment surfaces, ensuring compliance with strict industry regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Whether you’re planning a new facility or upgrading an existing one, here […]

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 […]

Back to Basics: Identifying and Managing Workplace Stress

By Jay Kumar, EHS Daily Advisor May 16, 2025 Back to Basics

Updated: May 16, 2025

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, this article focuses on workplace stress. There are many safety hazards to avoid in any given workplace, but stress may be the most insidious because it can lead […]

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 Not-So-Hidden Cyber Risks in Commercial Real Estate

By Grant Geyer, Claroty May 8, 2025 Access Control

Updated: May 8, 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. As commercial real estate undergoes rapid digital transformation, driven by the need for greater sustainability, improved energy efficiency, and the evolving demands of hybrid work, the cybersecurity of building management systems (BMS) is becoming […]

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 […]