Business Continuity
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Business Continuity articles below.
5-Step Guide To Creating A Business Continuity Plan That Works
Businesses rarely get advance notice when disaster strikes. Without a plan of action, an organization can struggle to recover, or worse, go out of business for good. The good news is that organizations can help protect themselves from the consequences with a business continuity plan.
Your Facility’s In An Evacuation Area. Now What?
The Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) program partners with government to help businesses overcome restricted access areas.
Question Of The Week: What Factors Into Hurricane Preparedness?
With the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begun, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety provides resources on preparing buildings and sites for fierce summer storms.
Business Continuity: 6 Risks To Consider
In business continuity planning, address these threats to facilitate a plan that will help your organization return to productivity after a disaster hits.
Fire Protection For Data Rooms
IT and data rooms are usually access controlled, so a reliable fire suppression option is to install an automatic fire protection system that can be deployed instantly.
Stay In The Game, Ensure Electrical Equipment Uptime
With this year's Super Bowl around the corner, power protection at Houston's NRG Stadium is most certainly on the preparation list for its facility management team.
Four Tips for Avoiding Communications Down Time
A recent survey by Fonality found that nearly half of businesses don't have the business communication tools employees need to stay productive when the office is closed.
Web Exclusive: Getting Back To Business
When disaster hits a facility, it can be devastating, but with intensive planning an organization can get back on its feet.
Emergency Generator Tips For Business Protection From Power Outages
Diesel Technology Forum promotes emergency power awareness in conjunction with National Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 2-8, 2014).
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Is The Role Of FM In Business Continuity Planning?
Would you be able to assist or suggest various steps/guidelines to follow in making a good and practical business continuity plan?
Emergency Preparedness: Facility Professionals See Room for Improvement
In spite of obstacles, fms largely report making progress in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning since 2001, while also noting there is more work to be done.
Bouncing Back From A Major Catastrophe
The disaster plans of many international organizations and businesses have been put to the test by recent world events and some were found lacking, according to risk management experts.
Business Continuity Management ANSI Standard Released
ASIS International and BSI have released a joint American National Standard, Business Continuity Management Systems: Requirements with Guidance for Use (ANSI/ASIS/BSI BCM.1-2010).
Keeping Data Centers Up And Running
Emerson Network Power offers a list of "Best Practices to Avoid Data Center Failure by Human Error."
FM Frequency: A Disaster Checklist
FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane thinks asking the right questions will help facilities avoid the confusion and destruction just witnessed on the Gulf Coast.
