August 2026

Inside the August Issue

 

 

High-Performance, Industrial Grade Lighting Remains Critical to Workplace Safety

Dialight, a developer of industrial LED lighting, marked the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month in June by highlighting how high-performing, industrial grade LED lighting can help reduce risks, support compliance, and improve overall operational efficiency in harsh industrial worksites and conditions.

National Safety Month, established by the National Safety Council, is a nationwide initiative focused on reducing preventable injuries, one of the leading causes of workplace and community fatalities.

In industrial facilities, where employees operate around heavy machinery, hazardous materials, elevated workspaces and around-the-clock production schedules, visibility plays a critical role in reducing the risk of injury or even death. In these intense environments, lighting must do far more than simply illuminate a space.

Lighting must perform reliably in challenging conditions, maintaining consistent light levels and supporting workers in making safe and accurate decisions throughout their shift. This year’s campaign continues to focus on practical, action- led safety improvements across workplaces, roads, and communities.

Poorly lit environments are a key contributor to slips, trips, falls and contact with equipment, while inadequate illumination can make it more difficult for workers to identify hazards, navigate safely and perform tasks accurately. Full story »

 

 

today's news

Chicago Faucets Looks to Improve Water Management

BSM Staff | 08.18.26

DES PLAINES, IL -- Chicago Faucets introduced its CF Connect PLUS at the 2026 Healthcare Facilities Innovation Conference (HFIC), held in Minneapolis earlier this month.

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BOMA Labels 19 Properties as ‘Outstanding’

BSM Staff | 08.18.26

WASHINGTON -- The commercial real estate industry honored 19 properties across the country recently with The Outstanding Building of the Year Award.

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R-Zero Platform Connects to BMS to ID Ops Issues

BSM Staff | 08.18.26

SAN FRANCISCO -- R-Zero, a Physical AI platform for buildings, has launched Continuous Building Savings to help commercial building owners and operators improve building performance by identifying  and prioritizing operational improvements with the greatest financial impact.

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Legionella Risk Calls for Source-to-Tap Approach

BSM Staff | 08.17.26

WASHINGTON – Fifty years after a mysterious outbreak of severe pneumonia struck attendees of the 1976 American Legion convention in Philadelphia, communities across the country continue to experience preventable cases and outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease.

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NIBS Promotes 30-Year-Vet Gill to VP for Strategy

BSM Staff | 08.17.26

WASHINGTON -- The National Institute of Building Sciences has promoted Catheren Gill, P.E., to VP of Strategic Programs and Services, recognizing her leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to advancing the mission to improve the built environment.

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