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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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Review of BCS Framework & 16 Question Guide

Join us for a special edition of the Building Geniuses podcast, as Tim Vogel hosts a discussion on the crucial subject of […]

Facility Maintenance Contracts: Contractor’s Special Insurance Considerations (Part 2 of 2)

Part 1 of this article provided a summary review of the standard insurance policies found in a facilities maintenance contract. In Part […]

Facility Maintenance Contracts: Contractor’s Standard Insurance Explained (Part 1 of 2)

Insurance is an essential part of a facilities maintenance contract because it provides risk mitigation and financial security to all parties involved […]

The Honest Truth About the Cybersecurity of Existing Systems

In this first episode of a special edition series of the Building Geniuses Podcast, hosted by Tim Vogel and sponsored by KMC […]

Humans Make Errors & Effort Makes Right

In this episode of the Building Geniuses podcast, host Tim Vogel welcomes cybersecurity experts Jason Christman, Michael MacMahon and Lucian Niemeyer to […]

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