Corey Sipe

Held Sept. 12-14 in Atlanta and hosted by ASIS International, the 2022 Global Security Exchange (GSX) attracted thousands of security professionals from around the world and showcased hundreds of new products.

A security system, connected to a 24/7 external alarm monitoring center, is a great way for businesses to protect their properties. However, security professionals constantly battle the problem of security system false alarms. It’s a problem not only affecting business owners but apartment landlords and homeowners too. Historically, up to 98% of alarm calls in the United States are false alarms.

Whether you manage a school, sports arena, church, or airport, consider these aspects when upgrading or installing metal detectors.

Learn about the different types of uniforms that security managers should consider having their personnel wear.

Now is the perfect time to do groundskeeping projects on college and university campuses since classes are done for the spring semester and the warm summer weather is here. Facilities managers should consider inspecting all areas of their campuses to determine what needs to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded.
Whether your facilities management team handles groundskeeping in-house or contracts it out, here are some of the top exterior campus projects to tackle during summer break:
Parking Lots an...

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know.
Now that we are in the middle of summer with warmer temperatures as the norm, you might have noticed pests entering your facility. But where are they coming in, you might ask? More than just a nuisance, controlling pests is especially problematic as they affect your facilities’ cleanliness, appearance, and safety. So, it’s important to know the hot...

Violent incidents in healthcare facilities are rapidly increasing. That’s why including security elements into the design of healthcare facilities is top of mind for Brendan Riley, MS, CHPA, the director of security, parking, and transportation at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts, a part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system.
Facilities managers and security professionals must build safeguards into the design of healthcare buildings to thwart threats and violence ...

Futuristic technology is proving that it can create efficiencies for building operations, and facilities managers are finding ways to incorporate it into their tasks. But while many facilities managers may be knowledgeable about the Internet of Things (IoT), building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), new sustainability measures, and cloud-based solutions, there could be some tech they would like to learn more about.
So, when it comes to drones and robots, how can FMs u...

Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees will be battling for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) 2024 World Series championship title against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The series will take place at the two teams’ home stadiums, and although all eyes will be on the baseball players, the facilities will also play a critical role during the big games.
The World Series starts October 25 and could run through to November 2, with the home-field advantage determined by the team that had the highest winn...

Using technology to make work more efficient is the reality in every industry, and it is necessary to help organizations succeed. But while some have embraced tech, others have been hesitant to implement it into their workflows. Facilities managers (FMs) may wonder how to effectively use technology for building operations, what tech skills and knowledge they need in this advanced tech age, and how to partner with their information technology (IT) team.
Dr. Matt Tucker, director of research at...

The impacts of the damage done by Hurricanes Milton and Helene have severely challenged facilities managers (FMs) with building recovery efforts.
That’s why Facilities Management Advisor has created this short guide for helping FMs deal with the very first steps you should take to get your facilities accessible again after a hurricane.
These first steps address the safety aspects and damage assessment that must be considered before you start work in the building. This vital part of your recov...

How can facilities managers (FMs) help organizations meet their sustainability goals while reducing costs? One important way is to implement a water management strategy that centers on optimizing water usage. This is especially important for facilities with multiple buildings, such as colleges and universities, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, corporate campuses with technology offices and manufacturing plants, government and military complexes, industrial and commercial complexes, ...

In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Abby Ferri, President of the Ferri Group, explains how EHS professionals use technology to improve safety culture.
This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Panel Discussion: How to Get the Most Out of Your Safety Culture” as part of EHS Daily Advisor Safety Culture Week. The full session is available for FREE on-demand here.
The webinar was sponsored by KPA and Veriforce.
Transcript (edited for clarity):
Question: How do you use technology to improve saf...