Tag: National Institute of Standards and Technology

Back to Basics: Understanding Building Codes

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor May 24, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Sep 7, 2023

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. As the International Code Council (ICC) celebrates Building Safety Month in May, facilities professionals should understand the importance of constructing and maintaining safe and sustainable structures that follow constantly updated applicable building codes.   These changes […]

7 Ways to Safeguard Facilities Against Tornadoes

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Apr 18, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 18, 2023

2023 has already been a very active year for tornadoes, and facilities professionals should know how they can protect their facilities and their occupants from being victims. Tornadoes are the most destructive atmospheric phenomenon, and most tornadoes hit the United States in May and June, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A tornado […]