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

Strain to Lead ISSA Healthcare Advisory Council

BSM Staff | 08.14.26

ROSEMONT, IL – With a goal of advancing patient safety worldwide through improved environmental hygiene, ISSA Healthcare has named Barbara Strain, MA, CVAHP, an independent healthcare value consultant, chair of its advisory council.

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Coverdash Joins Housecall Pro for Field Tech

BSM Staff | 08.14.26

NEW YORK -- Coverdash, a digital, insurtech company, has partnered with Housecall Pro, a field service management platform, to change how home service businesses access and manage insurance.

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House Bill Would ID & Address IAQ in Fed Buildings

BSM Staff | 08.13.26

WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of dangerously poor air quality in the Northeast from wildfires in Canada last month, a bipartisan House bill was introduced to identify and address air quality and ventilation problems across federal buildings.

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BACnet Int’l Recognized for Certification

BSM Staff | 08.13.26

MARIETTA, GA -- BACnet International has been selected as a 2026 Gold Award recipient in the ASAE prestigious Power of Associations Awards program for its global BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratories) Certification Program.

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Episcope to Transform BofA Plaza in Atlanta

BSM Staff | 08.13.26

ATLANTA -- CP Group, a commercial real estate firm with more than 8 million square feet owned and managed in Atlanta, is partnering with Episcope Hospitality to transform the food, beverage, and tenant amenity experience at Bank of America Plaza, Atlanta's iconic 55-story skyscraper.

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