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

Safer Skies Act creates more tools for defending against drones

State and local authorities have more options to help facilities protect their airspace from dangerous incursions.

By Robert Freedman • March 11, 2026

AI offers more intelligent building security alerts, Johnson Controls expert says

AI can help security teams detect anomalies quicker and with less error, but outdated tech infrastructure can be a barrier, he says.

By Joe Burns • March 6, 2026

Startup hopes more structured investigations reduce accident risks

Haven Safety Corp. applies AI to an incident platform to analyze what happened and find patterns that reveal practices that can be fixed.

By Robert Freedman • March 6, 2026

Utilities lack tools to guard power grid from drone attacks

Power grid asset owners and operators have growing concern around their ability to protect critical assets from drone attacks as the U.S. government warns energy companies to prepare for possible Iranian retaliation.

By Robert Walton • March 6, 2026

Iran-linked hackers raise threat level against US, allies

Energy, critical infrastructure, healthcare, telecommunications and finance are among the industry sectors likely to be targeted, security specialists say. 

By David Jones • March 5, 2026