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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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Climate Resilience and Risk Mitigation Strategies for Facilities

This whitepaper explores the increasing risks of extreme climate events and their impact on facilities, emphasizing the need for proactive resilience strategies. […]

Best Practices & Key Considerations for Fire Detection & Suppression in Electric Vehicle Charging Areas

Explore best practices and key considerations for implementing fire detection and suppression systems in electric vehicle charging areas

Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Organizational Resilience

"Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Organizational Resilience" explores how businesses can navigate a volatile world by building resilience across three dimensions—proactive, […]

How to Overcome Staffing Challenges in Disaster-Affected Areas

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes, can unleash havoc on communities, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. While […]

Arenas combating aging, quakes & hurricanes use SHM & maintenance plans for peace of mind

Structural Health Monitoring of stadiums and arenas, especially when thousands of people are gathered, can be considered crucial for several reasons including […]

Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared Building Resilience Webinar

In an increasingly unpredictable world, the importance of resilience in facilities cannot be overstated. Speakers Maureen Roskoski (FEA), Melanie Danuser (Building Potential) […]

Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 2: Insurance

In part two of our series, "Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program," Scott Ployer, President and […]

Start Now: A Guide to Building or Enhancing Your Emergency Management Program - Part 3: Training

Scott Ployer, President & CEO of the National Property Management Strategies Group, concludes our "Start Now" series with the third and final […]

What is a Dry Standard and Why Does it Matter?

Using the ‘dry standard’ in water damage response ensures that drying is comprehensive and prevents mold and further structural damage. This guide […]

Four Essential Questions to Guide Water Damage Response

When water damage occurs, there are four questions that sum up the information that must be gathered during the drying process to […]