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

Robotics Gets Dedicated Space at ISSA Show NA

BSM Staff | 08.19.26

ROSEMONT, IL -- ISSA Show North America will return to Las Vegas in November, and the most visible change on the show floor will be a new robotics and autonomous cleaning experience.

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Green Cleaners Evolve with New Line by Hospeco

BSM Staff | 08.19.26

CLEVELAND -- Green cleaners are evolving, and Hospeco Brands Group is launching the EvoGreen line of environmentally responsible cleaning solutions that deliver professional-strength performance while never compromising on sustainability.

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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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