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Fire & Life Safety
Courtesy of Emily Osterloh
Boston’s Seaport area has seen considerable construction in recent years. Fire protection and life safety compliance are a critical part of providing a safe environment—but these codes don’t account for every potential issue in a building.
What Building Owners Should Know: Even Fire Code-Compliant Buildings Fail
Fire and life safety codes can’t account for every possible issue in a building, so even a facility that has passed all code requirements can still fall short during a real emergency...
Nov. 6, 2026
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When 911 responds to an emergency at your property, will the call go through?
Safety & Security
Day One Emergency Connectivity Starts with the Building Design
Nov. 2, 2026
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Residents in multifamily buildings may not mention that their smoke detector has been chirping—and unbeknownst to you, they may even remove the batteries to make the noise stop, meaning individual devices will fail even if your building as a whole appears to be compliant with fire safety requirements.
Fire Protection in Multifamily Housing: Matching the System to the Building
Oct. 30, 2026
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A network of fire sprinkler piping distributes water throughout a building, which makes proper pressure maintenance and routine inspections essential for dependable fire protection.
Eliminating False Trips and Pressure Drops in Dry Pipe Fire Systems
Sept. 14, 2026
Courtesy of Telgian Engineering and Consulting
A failed fire inspection can impact many parts of a project, but the fines involved are the least of your worries.
The Real Cost of a Failed Fire Inspection: It’s Not the Fine
Sept. 9, 2026
Courtesy of Technical Glass Products
Fire-rated glazing provides transparent protection to safeguard means of egress routes.
Fire Rating Knowledge Leads to More Confident Facility Management
Sept. 4, 2026
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Fire Alarm Failure Points: ICYMI
Buildings Podcast
July 27, 2026
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Test Your Knowledge: NFPA 80
July 17, 2026
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Why Your Fire Alarm System Passes Inspection—But May Still Fail in an Emergency
July 15, 2026
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