Around 8,000 wildfires burn a total land area about half the size of Nova Scotia in Canada each year.

Avoidable disasters and regulatory changes have underscored the need for stronger fire prevention measures in recent years. And for facility owners and managers, this means applying extra due diligence when adopting the fire safety systems, training, and certified professionals to keep occupants safe.

Condominium property managers should be documenting evidence in the coming months due to losses and claims amid the pandemic.

ICC Property Management is using technology to digitally track its response to COVID-19 and enhance safety for residents and staff.

The NFPA guidance on alternative compliance options was developed to address four scenarios that have been rapidly arising in the United States.

The technology does not replace the human element of inspections, but it does allow for parties to the inspection to be separate from each other.

A new resource, available for managers and boards, offers a due diligent standard approach for fire, safety and security during the COVID-19 response.

Tips and best practices from Michael Hugh, Field Sales Engineer at Johnson Controls

Employees should be familiar with the location and use of fire extinguishers. Equally important, they should know when to abandon extinguishing efforts.

October marks the start of National Fire Prevention Month in Canada, a campaign that serves as a reminder to revisit fire safety and prevention practices.

More stringent fines and an extended period for prosecutions are slated to come into force 30 days after the Ontario legislature adopts the Budget Measures Act.

Builders can use combustible cladding, including on later phases of a multi-building project, if they begin foundation work on a construction site before the last week of February 2019.

Accessibility advocates see the built environment as a laggard when it comes to fire safety, especially for people with disabilities.

The REMI Network's editorial team takes a look at last year's top stories and how they will continue to impact the commercial real estate industry in 2018.

BRE Global has launched a new standard for ductwork cleaning and maintenance, aligned with Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) requirements for fire safety due diligence.

Investigative analysts with the United Kingdom's Building Research Establishment (BRE) report that four of seven tested wall cladding systems did not meet performance criteria set out in guidance documents for building regulations.

The fatal fire that ripped through a 24-storey apartment tower in London, England, on Wednesday, June 14th, has left the city traumatized. Deemed one of the deadliest of its kind in the recent history, the blaze in the 120-unit Grenfell Tower council housing block has resulted in 30 confirmed deaths and dozens of lives still unaccounted for.