Tag: Craig Gillespie

When Safety Tech Fails Underground: How to Improve Connectivity in Parking Garages

By Craig Gillespie, Airtower Networks Mar 24, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 24, 2026

An incident unfolds in a parking garage. Someone is assaulted. A medical emergency occurs. The immediate response is to call 911, yet the call will not connect. This scenario is not hypothetical. Facilities managers and technology leaders regularly report persistent signal gaps in below-grade structures. One client described it as a recurring concern: not whether […]

The Green Building Paradox: Are Energy-Efficient Buildings Hurting Indoor Connectivity?

By Craig Gillespie, Airtower Networks Nov 14, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 14, 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. For facilities managers, sustainability is no longer optional. Modern buildings are engineered to meet stringent energy-efficiency standards, using advanced materials and construction techniques to minimize heat loss and reduce carbon emissions. From low-emissivity (low-E) […]