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    The Henry B. González Convention Center in downtown San Antonio hosted the 2024 IFMA World Workplace Conference & Expo.
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    4 Emergency Response Scenarios You Can Prepare For, Starting Today (IFMA 2024)

    Janelle Penny
    Oct. 10, 2024
    No facility manager wants to deal with a major emergency, but one may happen anyway—and it’s up to you to ensure you’re ready. These vendors at IFMA’s World Workplace Conference...
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    Fire & Life Safety

    What is Passive Fire Protection?

    Lauren Brant
    Feb. 7, 2024
    Passive fire protection (PFP), also known as Built Fire Protection, helps safeguard people and limit damage to buildings and their contents from fire and smoke.
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    Fire & Life Safety

    6 Ways to Address Water Damage After Fire Suppression and Prevent Mold Growth

    Ron Fanish
    Jan. 17, 2024
    Fire suppression is absolutely essential during a fire, but it can also leave your property vulnerable to mold. These 6 key strategies will help you address water damage and dry...
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    Roofing

    The Importance of Rooftop Fall Protection for Building Owners and Facility Managers

    Dustin H. Schneider
    Dec. 1, 2023
    Is your roof a safe place to be? Understand the nuances of rooftop safety by knowing the specific regulations that govern it.
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    Fire damage in multistory buildings can displace dozens to hundreds of people and cost potentially millions of dollars to restore. Be prepared to document the damage thoroughly to satisfy insurance requirements and ensure the safety of restoration professionals.
    Fire & Life Safety

    4 Elements of Fire Restoration Plans for Multistory Buildings

    Ron Fanish
    Oct. 27, 2023
    A fire in a multistory property can displace many people and potentially cost millions in repairs. That’s why it’s essential to have a restoration plan in place before disaster...
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    Fast, efficient air re-supply contributes to faster fire suppression and containment.
    Fire & Life Safety

    6 Ways Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems Benefit Commercial Building Owners

    Mark Fessenden
    Aug. 9, 2023
    More states and Canadian provinces are requiring firefighter air replenishment systems (FARS) in buildings. What are they and how do they work? Learn more.