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As more threat actors look for new tactics to breach existing security measures, there is an increasing importance to integrating information technology (IT) and operational security personnel. A united security team is essential when it comes to confronting the many intersecting threats coming from all directions.
Michigan State University (MSU) has released an independent review of the institution’s response to the mass shooting that occurred on Feb. 13, 2023. Three students were killed and five others were injured during the tragic event. The 25-page report, prepared by Security Risk Management Consultants (SRMC), details the firm’s findings and recommendations to strengthen campus safety […]
Now that Thanksgiving is in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to get your facility ready for the next holidays, which means one thing: decorating. Between the lights, trees, wreaths, menorahs, etc., there are a number of safety considerations to make before your decorating committee starts dragging the decorations out of storage. According to the National […]
As real estate occupiers face increased pressure to lower their carbon footprint, and investors are greening their portfolios, green leases can benefit both landlords and tenants while also serving to decarbonize real estate. JLL’s new Green Leasing 2.0: Bridging the owner-occupier divide to deliver shared ESG value report outlines the considerations building occupiers and owners should include […]
Many employers across the country are wondering about return-to-office rates, how they can encourage workers to come back to the office, and how to improve the sustainability of their workplaces. Facilities Management Advisor recently held a webinar called “Is Your Water Cooler the Key to Workplace Happiness? A Conversation with Bevi CEO Sean Grundy” to […]
There’s an inexpensive, simple fix that can improve productivity, control ergonomic hazards, enhance security, and reduce accidental injuries in your workplace. Proper lighting in a building can accomplish all of these things.
Companies are more proactive about office attendance than last year, with 65% saying they’re requiring in-office work at least some of the time, according to a new survey by CBRE of 207 companies with U.S. offices. This is more than double the respondents that required in-office attendance last year. Partly due to those proactive efforts, office […]
Pink and chic, high-tech and sleek, or whacky and themed—what makes a great public restroom? Every year, Cintas Corp. launches its America’s Best Restroom contest, and the competition has narrowed it down to the top 10 finalists of 2023. But which restroom will be named No. 1? The 22nd annual contest celebrates businesses that develop and maintain […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute pbc (IWBI) have released a streamlined process for projects pursuing certifications for the LEED green building rating system and the WELL Building Standard. The process streamlines documentation for projects that are pursuing both certifications at the same time […]
There can be a substantial disconnect between what a security firm offers in terms of staffing a facility with its officers versus what the client actually wants. Some facility managers may have misguided expectations regarding what they can get for the fees they are willing to pay, while on the flip side of the coin, […]