Seattle, Dallas Crane Accidents: How to Avoid Construction Liabilities
Four people were killed in April 2019 when a crane fell from the top of a building in Seattle, crashing onto cars on the street below. In June 2019, a crane fell onto a Dallas apartment building,...
View Article12 Things Active Shooter Insurance Should Cover (BOMA 2019)
McGowan Program Administrators talks with BUILDINGS at BOMA 2019 about active shooter insurance – specifically, helping victims recover after an event. Find out what facilities managers and building...
View ArticleHand Dryers: What You Need to Know About Maintenance, New Tech
BUILDINGS staff writer Sarah Kloepple chats with Bill Gagnon, vice president of sales and marketing with Excel Dryers, about all things hand dryers—including maintenance, ADA compliance, misconceptions...
View ArticleRooftop Management: Eliminate Injury Risk
Facility owners and managers can eliminate injury risk with the right engineering controls. More...
View Article3 Rising Trends to Watch in Elevator Technology
We highlight three key trends that are changing the ways we look at elevator safety, technology and even how elevators work. These developments not only maximize core space, but also make repair and...
View ArticleFrom NCARB, These Are the Trends Shaping Architectural Licensure
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) shares findings from its Futures Collaborative group about what technologies will have the greatest impact on the architectural...
View ArticleLong-Term Lead Risks from Notre-Dame Cathedral
The heartbreaking April 2019 fire that partially destroyed the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris also left clouds of lead dust across the city, posing health risks to residents and visitors. Here's what...
View ArticleADA Elevators: What Are the Requirements?
Avoid liability by reviewing the ADA requirements for elevators in both new and existing buildings, and read about possible instances in which your elevator could be non-compliant. Learn more. More...
View ArticleKnow Your Local Building and Fire Codes for Security Turnstiles and Doors
Find out how security entrances, such as turnstiles and security revolving doors, can contribute to your emergency egress plan and help ensure a safe evacuation.More...
View ArticleDoing A.D.A. Means You Need Reliable Information
A.D.A. is very important, but everything on your plate is important. All of what goes in and on or around your building requires reliable information. More...
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