Monthly Technical Articles
Explore our collection of articles written by engineers, for engineers. Categorized based on the COPE approach to assessing risk within a facility, the archives below contain essential information for the development of engineers in our field.
High-Density Data Center Risk: Engineering Implications of Liquid Cooling, Lithium-Ion UPS Systems, and On-Site Power
As high-density AI and HPC workloads accelerate, traditional property loss prevention models must adapt. Localized coolant releases, lithium-ion thermal runaway, and microgrid control dependencies create multi-system common-mode risks. Learn how to evaluate liquid cooling, energy storage, and on-site generation through functional redundancy and FM Data Sheet 5-32 loss prevention standards.
Tears Over the Towers: Reflecting on 25 Years Since 9/11
Reflecting on 25 years since September 11, we examine the structural design, building code evolutions, and engineering lessons learned from the original World Trade Center towers to One World Trade Center.
Understanding Processes, Risks, and Hazards of the Mining Industry - Part 2
Part 2 of our four-part series explores how ore extraction, heavy machinery, autonomous systems, and geological conditions drive severe property loss and business interruption in the mining industry.
NFPA 855 (2026): Notable Changes to Stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
NFPA 855’s 2026 update strengthens explosion prevention, adds TRPP systems, and expands CCR requirements to improve lithium-ion BESS safety and loss prevention.
Understanding Processes, Risks, and Hazards of the Mining Industry
Mining is the backbone of global industry, yet it faces some of the most extreme geographical and operational risks on the planet. In Part 1 of our series, we examine the unique hazards of mining operations—from high-altitude extraction to the complex standards of FM and the NFPA.
Hurricane Season Readiness and Emergency Response Planning
Improve Hurricane Season Readiness with proven strategies to reduce damage, protect operations, and enhance emergency response before storms threaten.
Fire Risk During Construction and Renovation Projects
Effective risk management during construction requires treating fire prevention as a core project function, not a secondary consideration. This article will help you identify fire risk during construction and renovation projects early in the planning process so appropriate controls can be implemented to prevent costly and dangerous losses.
Navigating Flue Space Requirements: NFPA 13 vs. FM Updates
Stay ahead of the Flue Space Requirements Updates from NFPA 13 and FM to ensure your fire protection systems remain effective. This guide explores the latest standard changes and provides practical, engineered solutions for maintaining critical vertical venting in your rack storage.
Artificial Intelligence in Insurance and Property Risk Engineering: Implications for Property Loss Prevention
Artificial Intelligence is transforming property risk engineering by improving how risks are identified, analyzed, and prioritized to reduce loss.
Property Risk Engineering Priorities for 2026
The Lessons of 2025, Why Preventable Losses Persist, and What We Can Do About It If building codes were the comprehensive solution to property loss, the insurance industry would be anticipating a...
Property Loss Prevention in AI-Driven Data Centers and Cloud Computing Facilities
Protecting High-Density Compute, Lithium-Ion UPS, and Mission-Critical Infrastructure Global data use continues to compound at an exponential rate. Modern data centers form the backbone of this...
Preventing Freeze Damage in Fire Protection Systems
Winter 2025 Update Every winter, facility owners and risk engineers face the ongoing challenge of preventing freeze damage in their fire protection systems. Despite years of awareness and...
The Importance of Real-Time Notifications and Risk Management Tools - Risk Management Information System (RMIS)
October 2025 – Update from the August 2023 article Executive Summary Risk Management Information System (RMIS) platforms do a lot more than store data these days. They notify you immediately when...