Building Operating Management - May 2008
Mass Notification Comes of Age
Changes in technology have made systems more robust, with alerts on different levels providing specific instructions for different situations

FacilitiesNet News - April 2008
Plan on Earthquake Hazards Open for Comment

FacilitiesNet News - April 2008
New Certifications Being Developed for Fire Equipment Technicians

Maintenance Solutions - April 2008
Emergency Power: The ABCs of UPS
By paying close attention to specification and maintenance, managers can deliver protection to facilities

FacilitiesNet News - March 2008
NIST Report Highlights Efforts for Safer Buildings

Maintenance Solutions - February 2008
Emergency Preparedness: The Human Factor
Ensuring safe evacuations involves understanding the needs of all occupants and visitors

FacilitiesNet News - January 2008
Publication Provides Energy-Efficiency Guidance for K-12 Schools

Building Operating Management - November 2007
Communicating When There is No Time to Lose
A new emphasis on communication during emergencies has led to fresh thinking about mass notification systems

Building Operating Management - October 2007
Evacuation: Finding a Route to Safety
Three elements are critical to an effective emergency response plan

Maintenance Solutions - June 2007
Planning for an Emergency
Emergency response training helps managers and departments respond to and recover from disaster

Maintenance Solutions - December 2006
Power When It Counts
Strategic testing of emergency-power systems protects hospitals and patients from dangers created by disruptions

Maintenance Solutions - November 2006
Portable Cooling: Planning for the Unexpected

Maintenance Solutions - October 2006
JCAHO Alert Targets Emergency Electrical Power System Failures

Maintenance Solutions - October 2006
ASHRAE Group Targets Sustainability Metrics

Building Operating Management - August 2006
Preparing for a Bird Flu-based Pandemic
Is bird flu a disaster waiting to happen...or just hype? Looking at the science can help facility executives weigh emergency planning options.

Low-Tech Devices Play a Role in Emergency Response
- 4/24/2008

Grim Lessons Learned
- 2/15/2008

Mass Notification Recommendations From VT
- 9/19/2007

Designing for Disaster
- 8/27/2007

How Good Is Your Emergency Planning?
- 8/21/2007

Workplace Emergency Preparedness

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines Checklist for Buildings and Facilities

ASHE: Advisories and Alerts

Emergency Preparedness

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health