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

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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Practical and Sustainable, ISSA Cleaning Tips

BSM Staff | 10.29.26

ROSEMONT, IL -- The ISSA Sustainability Committee, a group of more than 200 ISSA members from 17 countries, has launched the Sustainability Hot Tips video series, a collection of short videos on practical ideas that cut waste and deliver more value to customers.

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Graverson to Step Down as Sellars’ COO

BSM Staff | 10.29.26

MILWAUKEE -- Julie Graverson, who has more than 40 years of experience in the paper industry, will retire as chief operations officer of Sellars Absorbent Materials to be replaced by Wade Kemnitz.

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