Advocates sue to allow guns in post offices in latest push against bans

The lawsuit is one of several this year that seeks to narrow the scope of gun bans in public or public-facing private buildings.

By Robert Freedman • Updated May 28, 2026

Court ends NY ‘vampire rule’ that made gun bans in public-facing private property the default

Property owners can still ban guns under the federal appeals court ruling by using signage or other communications. The court upheld a part of the state law prohibiting guns in parks and other ‘sensitive’ public places.

By Robert Freedman • May 21, 2026

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Schools on front lines of facilities management innovation

As research mounts on the importance of a school’s physical infrastructure to the performance and well-being of its students, administarors, parents and the community expect facility managers to make the best use of often-limited resources.  

By Facilities Dive staff

Mandatory automated weapons screening coming to California hospitals

Automated detection equipment will be required for main public entrances and the entrances to emergency and labor and delivery departments under AB 2975, which takes effect next year. 

By Robert Freedman • May 20, 2026

Is the push for tighter school security at odds with student well-being?

As staffing shortages and resource limitations push districts to harden their security systems, schools should be mindful of the harm these systems can pose, says a researcher at the Learning Policy Institute.

By Joe Burns • May 13, 2026

More money is going to physical security, but it’s often CISOs that oversee it: EY

Organizations should centralize physical security and cybersecurity so both are adequately prepared for, the consulting firm says in a survey report.

By Robert Freedman • May 13, 2026

How everyday movement shapes facility safety

How daily activity in high‑traffic buildings impacts facility performance, access, and safety.

May 11, 2026

Schools spend $4B on physical safety measures. Here’s what research says they should do instead.

Investing in ways to harden schools might be inadvertently deploying technologies that erode trust, the Learning Policy Institute says. 

By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2026

Students sue Brown University, say lax building security enabled shooting

The university had no access control in a building in which a former student opened fire, killing two and injuring nine in December, according to negligence lawsuits filed this month.

By Robert Freedman • April 29, 2026

What facility security teams can learn from the Correspondents’ Association shooting

Tiered perimeters protected Trump and others from the alleged gunman. Newer technologies can automatically close access points when they detect a breach, a security specialist says.

By Robert Freedman • April 28, 2026

Why mobile access control standards matter for building operations

A shared standard for mobile access credentials could ease facility managers’ work by enabling them to use different access control systems without running into device compatibility problems. 

By Haniel Lynn • April 24, 2026

GSA wants full access to its rental income to tackle repair backlog

Congress has been diverting money that the agency generates to close funding gaps elsewhere in the government.

By Robert Freedman • April 21, 2026

OSHA extends heat emphasis program

The previous initiative lapsed on April 8, but two days later, the safety agency announced an updated outreach, resource and inspection program that will run through 2031.

By Zachary Phillips • April 17, 2026

NFPA’s comprehensive battery safety code nears finish line

The standard-setting nonprofit could publish its NFPA 800 framework later this month following an unusually quick development process.

By Brian Martucci • Updated April 14, 2026

Guns OK in national park buildings, lawsuit claims

The U.S. Department of Justice would need to defend the current ban in court, but it hasn’t said if it will.

By Robert Freedman • April 8, 2026

Air quality more important than high-end amenities: worker survey

Employees say indoor air quality is a reflection of management priorities and want to see signs that it’s being managed on their behalf, GPS Air says.

By Joe Burns • April 7, 2026

Fast-tracking nuclear facilities raises worker safety concerns

The U.S. Department of Energy in January eliminated what advocates call a critical safety directive, but the agency says the “ALARA” policy isn’t needed. 

By Robert Freedman • April 3, 2026

Alcatraz AI secures $50M for facial authentication platform

The technology does not store photos or data, simplifying data privacy compliance for operators, the company says.

By Joe Burns • April 3, 2026

Honeywell expands security portfolio in bid to catch AI wave

The company is partnering with Rhombus to integrate AI-driven security into the building systems of its customers as demand for these products surges, a company executive says.

By Joe Burns • March 27, 2026

Facility security teams must deploy AI with intention or risk bloat without outcomes, Convergint says

The firm released a framework it says can help organizations adopt AI for risk reduction at scale.

By Joe Burns • March 26, 2026

Amusement parks seek drone policies that balance authorized, unauthorized uses

Drones can provide entertainment and security, but parks seek more tools to restrict unauthorized ones. The chief U.S. lobbyist for an amusement park group talks about recent progress.

By Robert Freedman • March 25, 2026

Siemens takes steps to integrate IAQ sensing and response into building controls

The company is integrating respiratory risk assessment into its building automation software to automatically adjust ventilation when sensors detect a risk, a company executive says.

By Joe Burns • March 24, 2026

The next generation of Legionella detection

Rapid testing kits can help facilities managers reduce outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in commercial buildings.

By Greg Rankin • March 24, 2026

NFMT East 2026: Counterfeit communication cables pose building threat

Facility managers must be vigilant about fraudulent cabling, which poses a flame and smoke risk when used, the Communications Cable & Connectivity Association says.

By Joe Burns • March 18, 2026

Keep protections in place even if OSHA eases enforcement: safety specialist

A proposal for OSHA to reduce its enforcement of the general duty clause shouldn’t be a reason to relax standards, says an executive at a fall protection company.

By Robert Freedman • March 18, 2026

NFMT East 2026: Where germs are hiding in facilities

To combat pathogen spread, facility managers can approach remediation like they’re following a recipe, cleaning specialists said.

By Joe Burns • March 17, 2026