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A new report sheds light on gun-related incidents in the United States and explores when, where, and why shootings occur. According to the 2024 Gun Violence Report from ZeroEyes, 90% of gun incidents resulted in injury (60%) or fatalities (30%) last year, illustrating the critical nature of the gun violence epidemic. The analysis extends beyond […]
Like all industries, facilities management must embrace diversity and equality. In honor of Black History Month, Antonio Hinton, manager of retail facilities at major apparel company Carter’s Inc., discussed what the annual observance means to him, shared his professional journey, and offered advice for FM success. Hinton joined Carter’s Inc., the company behind the iconic […]
The beauty of snow is one of the silver linings of cold winters in the northern U.S., but with sleet and ice added in, it may be a time when facilities managers put in more work. Snowfall may even sneak up on you in unexpected locales like it did on the Gulf Coast in January. […]
As the call for healthier and more sustainable buildings continues, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has enlisted more experts to help advance adoption of its WELL healthy building standard. The organization appointed several new members to its Governance Council, a coalition of global thought leaders, doctors, public health professionals, and business executives who uphold the […]
Teachers across the United States and Canada are deeply concerned about the quality of their classroom air and believe school districts must do more to address the issue. That’s according to the third annual Clean Air Survey of North American Educators from Fellowes. The study, which surveyed more than 1,200 K-12 teachers, underscores the critical role of clean air in […]
Before Super Bowl LIX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 9, a massive coalition of federal, state, and local officials is hard at work to ensure the safety and security of employees, players, and fans during the big game at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Trump administration’s newly appointed U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
Despite an increasing number of Americans making a point to wash their hands more during cold and flu season, a growing number of people—almost 8 out of 10—have witnessed others leave public washrooms without washing their hands, according to Bradley Company’s Healthy Handwashing Survey. The survey conducted in January 2025 shows that public concern regarding […]
Facilities play a major role in our daily lives and some of pop culture’s greatest moments. Case in point, stadiums that host huge sporting events like the Super Bowl. Despite their unique features and interesting history, these essential structures often go overlooked. With millions of Americans poised to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia […]
The rapid advancement of digital technology, the focus on climate-resilient buildings, and the movement toward renewable energy are just a few of the many factors disrupting the skilled trades industry. Workers in fields like facilities management, electrical, engineering, and fire service face the daunting challenge of keeping up with these trends so they can do […]
In a recent school pilot, a robot patrolled Santa Fe High School around the clock to survey the sprawling campus for potential threats and send messages to authorities—even enabling a remote security team to question an intruder. Robots on school grounds are only one of many ways that American schools can keep students, staff, and […]