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Risk Management

The responsibility for emergency preparedness, facility resilience and business continuity is central to the role of facility managers, who have the primary concern for the health and safety of the built environment and who serve as stewards of the built environment.

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Risk Doesn't Start with the Emergency. It Starts with Missing Information

This webinar examines how limited access to building information can increase operational risk and delay response during facility incidents. Through real-world examples, […]

The Real Pressures Facility Leaders Are Facing In 2026

This blog explores the growing pressures facility leaders face in 2026 as institutional knowledge disappears, documentation becomes fragmented, and access to critical […]

When Severe Weather Hits, Facilities Teams Can’t Wait for Information

Severe weather events highlight the critical role facilities teams play in maintaining safe and operational environments under rapidly changing conditions. The article […]

Stadiums Run On More Than Steel & Systems

This article examines the operational realities of stadium facilities management, where long periods of inactivity are followed by intense, high-demand events. It […]

Research Report: How Improving Contractor Compliance Enhances Facility Operations

How are facilities management teams handling contractor compliance for their facilities? In this research report, 150 facilities managers across various industries were […]

Top 4 Benefits of A Visitor Management System

Modern facilities are turning to digital visitor management systems to strengthen security, streamline check‑ins and create a more welcoming, efficient arrival experience. […]

Balancing Security & Operations in Building Control Systems

Although modernized building systems are the backbone of smart facilities, they pose challenges for FMs. Stringent security measures could interfere with comfort […]

Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies for Facility Managers

Every day, critical infrastructure is under siege with about 1.2 million cyberattacks per day. For facility managers, that means cybersecurity isn’t just […]

Guide to Floodwater Safety

Conducting a thorough assessment of the source of floodwater is crucial before responding. Facilities teams must quickly assess whether the water is […]

How Dehumidifiers and Air Movers Team Up

Once safety hazards are eliminated, standing water is extracted, and air scrubbers are running, it’s critical to install dehumidifiers and air movers. […]