November 2026

Inside the November Issue

 

 

Build Emergency Readiness
Into School Comms


New data shows that routine communication makes up the vast majority of activity across K-12 schools, and that this everyday use forms the foundation for a confident emergency response.

Singlewire Software has released “The State of K-12 Critical Communications Report,” which highlights trends in how K-12 schools shared daily and emergency messages during the 2025-26 school year.

The report analyzes actual notification activity from approximately 16,000 K-12 schools that use the Singlewire Informa- Cast critical communication and incident management platform. Full story »

 

 

House Bill Would Codify EPA’s Safer Choice

Legislation to codify and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice Program, has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

Introduced by U.S. representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), The Safer Choice Program Authorization Act, would give producers a voluntary framework to evaluate the human health, environmental, and economic effects of the chemicals and technologies they use. This also helps consumers identify safer alternatives for cleaning and other products. Full story »

 

 

today's news

Emcor Credits ‘Capabilities’ for Record Sales

BSM Staff | 11.02.26

NORWALK, CT – With record third quarter revenues, EMCOR Group, Inc., a provider of construction and building services, is crediting its “differentiated technical capabilities” and the strength of its operating model.

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Bel-Mac and Seashore Join Acacia Exterior

BSM Staff | 11.02.26

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL -- Bel-Mac Roofing and Seashore Construction have joined forces to bring together decades of local experience in roofing, waterproofing, restoration and exterior construction across Northwest Florida and the greater Gulf Coast.

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Green Seal Welcomes Three Board Members

BSM Staff | 10.30.26

WASHINGTON -- Green Seal, a non-profit certifier of sustainable products, has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors: Jomarie Garcia, Esq., David Goldston, and Jean Lupinacci.

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AAADM Updates Buyer’s Guide for Automatic Doors

BSM Staff | 10.30.26

CLEVELAND -- The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers has released an updated Door Selection Guide to help building owners, facility managers, architects, and others choose the right door solution for their applications.

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Nationwide Integrates PLC Boiler Controls

BSM Staff | 10.30.26

FREMONT, CA -- Nationwide Boiler Inc., has integrated its advanced PLC-based Combustion Controls to deliver unmatched precision, safety compliance, and enhanced efficiency for combustion and burner management across diverse industries.

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