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In many organizations, “emergency preparedness” still looks like a binder, a floor plan, and a drill last held 18 months ago. Facilities managers know better. Hurricanes, wildfires, cyber incidents, equipment failures, and utility outages aren’t abstract risks—they’re recurring operational events that determine whether a building protects people or becomes another headline about downtime and loss. […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, its impact on industries is undeniable—facilities management (FM) included. What once seemed like futuristic speculation is quickly becoming a reality, with AI-driven systems being adopted as decision-support tools across organizations. But how do business leaders feel about this transition and AI’s role in shaping the future of […]
Risk mitigation is the process of planning and developing options to reduce threats or risks to people. Resilience is the ability to learn, respond, reflect, and recover from emergencies. While risk mitigation activities are preventative, and resilience activities are reactive, both place serious responsibility on the shoulders of facilities management teams. What’s important in resilience […]