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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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From Codes to Compliance: NFPA Standards for Facility Managers

Facility managers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of their buildings, occupants, and operations. In this episode, Brent Ward, owner […]

Practical Considerations for Whole-Building Air-Leakage Testing

How does one go about testing a large building? Or an occupied building? There are three main components that need to be […]

Emergency Preparedness for Schools: How Instant Access to Facility Information Improves Response Times

K-12 schools face significant emergency preparedness challenges, from floods and power outages to equipment failures that delay response times. Many schools still […]

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 […]