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November 2026
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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
JLL Renews Pact with Emerus for 42 Hospitals
CHICAGO -- Emerus, an operator of neighborhood hospitals, has chosen JLL to continue providing multiple services, including Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Lease Administration, Transaction Management, Project and Development Services and Energy and Sustainability Services, for a growing part of its real estate portfolio.
Free HVAC Guide for Contractors Serving Schools
FAIR LAWN, NJ – Brookaire, a commercial air filter manufacturer, has published a free guide for HVAC contractors and facility managers covering the specific challenges of air filtration in educational facilities and how to address them.
FM Services Lead C&W to Double Digit EPS Growth
NEW YORK -- Led by higher global facilities management revenue, Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. reported its seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth.
Pudu Reveals Global Strategy at Europe Summit
AMSTERDAM -- Pudu Robotics, a developer of commercial robotics, revealed the next phase of its global strategy to advance robot capabilities at its first European Partner Summit.
Automated Logic to Acquire LSI
KENNESAW, GA – Automated Logic Contracting Services, Inc., Carrier’s intelligent building-management solution, has agreed to acquire Logical Solutions, Inc. (LSI), an Automated Logic dealer headquartered in Richardson, Texas.
ISSA Approved as First to Sponsor Apprenticeships
ROSEMONT, IL -- ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, has been approved by the Department of Labor as the first Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor for the Cleaning Technician occupation.
