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.
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...
The Hidden Risk of Rooftop Combustibles: Controlling Fire Spread Above the Ceiling
Rooftop PV Fire When most people think about fire protection in commercial buildings, they picture alarms, sprinklers, and firewalls—everything happening inside the building. But there's a growing...
Backup Generators - Best Practices for Commercial and Industrial Properties
Power outages can have severe consequences for commercial and industrial properties, such as manufacturing facilities, processing plants, warehouses, data centers, hospitals, and hotels. They can...
Preventing Liquid Damage in High-Rise Buildings: Updated Technical Guidance Based on FM Data Sheets
St Regis Chicago, Third Tallest Tower in Chicago In a high-rise building, it’s not the dramatic disasters you should fear most — it’s the tiny, sneaky ones. A loose fitting, a cracked pipe, or an...
A Year of Lessons: 2024’s Most Impactful Loss Events and What They Taught Us
Introduction Reflecting on the significant loss events of 2024 offers valuable insights for improving risk management strategies in 2025. From natural disasters and cybersecurity risks to industrial...
Transitioning from Fluorinated Foam to Fluorine Free Firefighting Foams
This is a follow-up to our December 2022 article on the transition to fluorine free firefighting foams, Transitioning from Fluorinated Foam to Fluorine Free Firefighting Foams Follow-Up:...
Wildfires
Wildfire Trends and Impact According to the National Interagency Fire Center (1), the number of wildfires and acres burned in the United States has increased significantly in recent years....
Greener Goals, Hotter Risks: Navigating Fire Risks in the Pursuit of ESG Objectives
The push towards improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores has become a significant trend in the commercial property sector. However, this drive towards sustainability and ethical...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Technology
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When we think about alternative energy sources or clean energy, what typically comes to mind is Wind and Solar, and rightly so.  According to the Global...
Property Loss Control in the Power Generation Industry - Operation of AC and DC Lube Oil Pumps for Turbine Systems
In power generation occupancies, the arrangement, operation, and emergency planning procedures associated with the AC and DC lube oil pumps are key areas of focus as they relate to property loss...
Evolving Fire Safety Recommendations for Electric Vehicles (EVs), EV Charging Stations and Parking Garages
The rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has revolutionized the automotive industry, bringing with it the need for comprehensive safety standards. In response to this transformation, several important...