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When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to CCTV systems, perimeter fencing and access control. These are all valuable tools, but they only tell part of the story. For facilities managers responsible for outdoor estates, from car parks and footpaths to service yards and green spaces, real security isn’t…

Facilities managers have a storied history of relying on spreadsheets to keep track of tools, parts, and supplies. And that worked perfectly fine until buildings became more complex, maintenance demands multiplied, and the margin for error got slimmer and slimmer until nearly disappearing. Today, the migration toward automation is reimagining how facilities handle their inventory….

In 2023, New York City issued Technical Bulletin 2023-010, clarifying Section BC 3007.3 of its building code — a landmark update that reshaped how elevators in high rise buildings are protected during fire events. The legislation requires that Fire Service Access Elevators (FSAEs) and Occupant Evacuation Elevators (OEEs) be equipped with drainage systems capable of…

  Hacktivist groups supporting the Russian government are trying to breach critical infrastructure using low-level tactics that could nonetheless cause serious harm, the U.S. and its allies said on Tuesday. Cyber Army of Russia Reborn, Sector16, NoName057(16) and Z-Pentest have exploited poorly secured remote connections to industrial equipment to hack organizations in the energy, food…

More and more people are turning to solar energy as a reliable and sustainable electricity source. Solar power technology is improving, and equipment costs are decreasing every year. This allows more countries and companies to transition to green sources. DTEK Group is the largest private investor in the country’s energy sector, with investments of over…

  Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more accessible than ever, with nearly 800 million people using the likes of ChatGPT every week. People in all industries are finding more use cases for the technology, and facilities management is no exception to this. According to a report by OpenAI, the healthcare industry is among the fastest…