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Workplace violence is often viewed as an HR, legal, or security issue. But long before a concern reaches those departments, the earliest signs frequently appear in the spaces facilities managers oversee every day. Because they move throughout the building, interact with staff and contractors, and understand the normal rhythms of a workplace, facilities teams are […]
School security remains a major concern for communities across the country, and New Hampshire has become one of the latest states to provide funding to help keep students and educators safe. Specifically, the state’s Public School Infrastructure Commission awarded a total of $8 million in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 appropriations to fund 259 school […]
A new report from HID reveals how organizations worldwide are fundamentally reshaping their approach to identity management, which plays a major role in access control and security in facilities. Based on insights from more than 1,500 security and IT professionals, end users, and industry partners, the 2026 State of Security and Identity Report shows that […]
University campuses generate data from countless sources—A/V and lighting systems, HVAC equipment, cameras, and various other sensors. Yet many of these technologies operate in silos, forcing employees to monitor them individually across multiple platforms. The result is slower response times, added complexity, and limited visibility into overall campus operations. When data is unified, employees gain […]
Electric utilities, water authorities, and energy providers operate some of the most critical infrastructure in the country. Substations, pumping stations, and transmission facilities are designed for reliability and efficiency, not for absorbing hostile fire. Yet over the past several years, gunshot attacks against these sites have increased, exposing a security gap that many facilities teams […]
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will battle it out in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, and football fans from across the country are slated to travel to Santa Clara, Calif., for the big game at Levi’s Stadium. That could mean busier airports and longer wait times at security checkpoints. The Transportation Security […]
Observed annually on Jan. 28, Data Privacy Day (also known as Data Protection Day) serves as a reminder that protecting personal data is a shared and ongoing responsibility. For physical security teams, adopting clear strategies, resilient technologies, and trusted partnerships can help ensure privacy and keep security objectives aligned as risks and regulations continue to […]
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. Economic conditions don’t just change balance sheets—they change behaviors, operating rhythms, and the amount of “slack” organizations have to absorb disruption. That’s why I believe 2026 will be a year when facility security becomes […]
As we enter 2026, it’s never been more important to empower and protect the healthcare workforce. Healthcare organizations continue to face persistent staffing shortages and high turnover while combating increasing levels of violence. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare and social service workers are five times more likely to suffer a workplace violence injury […]
Facilities managers are used to wearing a dozen hats—problem-solver, safety officer, IT liaison, compliance expert. But today, that job’s gotten even tougher. Whether you’re running a school, hospital, office, or government building, your to-do list includes safety, air quality, compliance, and keeping everything running smoothly with fewer hands on deck. Video surveillance systems have long […]