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Wireless Communication, For Safety’s Sake

January 4, 2017

The Safer Buildings Coalition focuses on the adoption of in-building communication capabilities for public safety. This article looks at the role this technology can play in senior living facilities.

Question Of The Week: Do Door Barricades Compromise School Safety?

December 14, 2016

Concerns about school safety have led to the installation of non-code compliant and possibly dangerous classroom door barricade devices.

Building Safety, Innovation, Energy Efficiency Advanced In Gulf Countries

December 5, 2016

The ICC has signed an historic agreement supporting GSO efforts to develop a unified Gulf Building Code for the region.

One More Vote Needed For Outcome-Based Pathway

November 10, 2016

The proposed change to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code would implement an optional outcome-based path for buildings to achieve energy-efficiency requirements.

FM Alert: PCR Published For Power-Operated, Revolving Doors

November 7, 2016

Uniform requirements for power-operated and revolving doors make it easier to compare the environmental impact of products.

FM Alert: New Concrete Building Guide Available

November 2, 2016

The new American Concrete Institute publication is a guide to the code for assessment, repair, and rehabilitation of existing concrete buildings.

Keeping Up With Fire And Life Safety Codes

June 7, 2016

Facility leaders work to maintain compliance as fire and life safety codes change to reflect new technologies or lessons learned.

FM Alert: Smart Grid Standard Published

June 3, 2016

A newly published standard from ASHRAE and NEMA is a key piece supporting modernization of the global grid.

FM Alert: Partnership Funds Flammable Refrigerant Research

June 2, 2016

AHRI, ASHRAE, and the DOE will collaborate on a $5.2 million research program that will help accelerate updating of model building codes.

Facility Executive | May / June 2016 Issue

June 1, 2016

This issue looks at trends in workplace design. Plus, healthcare facilities, fire and life safety codes, predictive analytics, and financing options for HVAC projects.

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