Building Management

Building Management

Counterfeit Communication Cables: A Hidden Fire Risk in Your Building

Facility managers are warned to be vigilant about fraudulent network cabling entering their buildings. Counterfeit cables that fail flame and smoke safety standards pose a genuine fire risk — and are increasingly difficult to distinguish from legitimate products during procurement.

Building Management

Iran war escalation drives surge in cyber-physical attacks on buildings

The ongoing conflict has emboldened hacktivists and state-sponsored groups to target building automation systems, HVAC controls, and access management platforms. Facility managers face an urgent need to audit connected systems.

Building Management

NFMT East 2026: building ops as a strategic lever, not just a cost centre

Thousands of facilities professionals converged at NFMT East to explore how building operations can directly support organisational strategy. Sessions covered technology adoption, energy management and workforce development as FM elevates its boardroom relevance.

Building Management

Churchill Group's practical AI playbook: deploy first, strategise later

While most FM companies are still building AI business cases and conducting feasibility studies, Churchill Group is already deploying AI tools across voice-driven site intelligence, data analysis and productivity support. Director of Strategy Nigel Potter shares the lessons learned from doing rather than planning.

Building Management

BREEAM Sees Strong US Growth as Sustainability Certification Demand Rises

UK-based building sustainability certification BREEAM saw significant growth in the United States in 2025, with particular strength in industrial facilities. BRE Global reports that BREEAM's ability to support value creation in triple-net lease portfolios is driving adoption.