Tag: risk management

7 Video Surveillance Trends Impacting Facilities Managers in 2026

By Dean Drako, Brivo May 28, 2026 Access Control

Updated: May 28, 2026

Video surveillance systems are evolving from passive recording to cloud-native AI-powered systems that provide risk detection, notification, and real-time information for facilities managers. The cloud and artificial intelligence are essential to this transformation, enabling remote access, ongoing updates, custom searches, and business-specific reports. These new capabilities create both opportunity and tension. While AI cloud-based systems […]

New Report Links Connected Strategies to Lower Workplace Fatalities

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff May 19, 2026 Safety

Updated: May 19, 2026

A new report from Avetta offers insights into how organizations are improving safety outcomes across increasingly complex global operations. Chiefly, it shows that while foundational supply chain risk management capabilities and improved visibility both contribute to fewer serious health and safety incidents, the most significant improvements—up to 97% lower workplace fatality rates—occur when these capabilities […]

The Evolution of Security Operations in High-Risk, High-Visibility Environments

By Marcus Skeen, WGS Group Apr 17, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Apr 17, 2026

If you’ve ever worked security at a stadium or festival, you know how those large-scale venues bring people together. The bad news, however, is that they also bring complex risks. The crowds are larger, so threats can appear faster. Our standby techniques, like gates and guards, can no longer get the job done on their […]

SIA Names Best New Security Products at ISC West 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 27, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Mar 27, 2026

During the ISC West trade show in Las Vegas, the Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the 2026 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards. Since its inception in 1979, the flagship awards program has recognized innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners were Ones Technology with the 2026 Best New Product Award for […]

Cost Pressures, Tech, and Talent Are Top of Mind for FM Leaders

By Mike Thompson, JLL Mar 11, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Mar 11, 2026

The $3 trillion global facilities management (FM) industry supports employee and occupant experience, business continuity, enterprise resilience, and more. The field is also constantly evolving and adapting to economic shifts, digital transformation, and other factors. According to the recent JLL Global State of Facilities Management Report, three key trends for industry stakeholders to stay on […]

Data-Driven Water Management: Bringing Visibility and Resilience to Building Operations

By David Benaiges, Watts Water Technologies Feb 11, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Water systems are among the most essential—and least visible—components of any facility. Pipes, valves, pumps, and recirculation loops work quietly behind walls and below floors, delivering water for sanitation, heating, cooling, and daily operations. Because these systems often function behind the scenes, they tend to receive less attention than HVAC or electrical systems—until a failure […]

How a CMMS Can Boost Emergency Preparedness for Large Healthcare Networks

By Ali Hickerson, Contributing Writer Jul 23, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jul 24, 2025

Facilities managers face daunting challenges in the calmest of times, but even more so as emergencies like natural disasters are becoming more frequent. But with the right tools, like a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), FMs can centralize all the information they need in one accessible place. CMMS are likely to become used more in […]

RTO Mandates and Rising Workplace Violence Call for More Integrated Security

By Tim Williams, Pinkerton Apr 29, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Apr 29, 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. Companies and government agencies have recently doubled down on return-to-office mandates. In September, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy revealed that employees would have to return to the office five days a week—ending their hybrid policy—starting […]

6 Tips to Keep Your Facility Safe

By Glorianna L. Reeser, KPA Apr 17, 2025 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Apr 17, 2025

Although 96% of employees think physical safety is a top priority, they’re not sure their employers feel the same way. In fact, most workers overwhelmingly believe their employers put their reputation, productivity, and the bottom line above workplace safety. If a safety incident arises, many workers could be unprepared. You can’t control when an emergency […]

Survey: Skilled Labor Shortage to Remain Top Concern in 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 11, 2024 Human Resources

Updated: Dec 11, 2024

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled trades industry can expect in each of these areas in 2025. The findings are based […]