Tag: heatwaves

During Extreme Heat, Resilient Buildings Must Solve Four Problems at Once

By Michael Lorenz, Armstrong World Industries Aug 17, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Summer 2026 has made an already familiar problem nearly impossible to ignore. In early July, a heat dome fell over the central and eastern United States, breaking daily temperature records from Newark to Boston, with heat indices reaching 115°F in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. The same week, grid operator PJM Interconnection […]

Back to Basics: Protecting Workers from Heat Stress and Illness

By G Hatfield Jun 17, 2025 Back to Basics

Updated: Jun 17, 2025

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. With temperatures set to rise this summer, employers and managers must protect their workers from the dangers of heat stress and illness. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of workers get sick or even die […]