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When a construction project wraps up, it leaves behind a surprising amount of documentation, including submittals,

Summer can put extra strain on both facilities and the people who keep them running. From rooftops and boiler rooms to HVAC systems and outdoor work areas, having a heat preparedness plan in place can help reduce downtime, prevent injuries, and keep building occupants comfortable. Here’s a checklist of five ways you can help beat the heat, keep your people safe, and maintain operational continuity:

Growth starts with listening, and our recent ARC Facilities customer survey revealed clear ways to streamline workflows, sharpen performance, and give facility teams more control.

Discover how Emergency Info Sharing with First Responders: Protocols & Tech is transforming chaotic crises into coordinated, life saving responses. Learn the key standards, tools, and real world practices that ensure the right data reaches the right hands in seconds.

Discover how Automated Doc Updates keep your documentation accurate, aligned, and always ready for users without constant manual edits. Learn the simple workflows and tools teams use to save hours, reduce errors, and ship better docs faster.

Discover how Digital Facility Data & Risk are reshaping maintenance, compliance, and emergency response for modern buildings. Learn the hidden vulnerabilities in your data, and the practical steps to turn digital risk into a powerful operational advantage.

Discover how Doc Efficiency Benchmarking reveals hidden bottlenecks in your documentation workflows and turns scattered feedback into clear improvement targets. Learn the simple metrics, tools, and habits that help teams ship better docs faster, with measurable impact.

Discover how smart Emergency Info Sharing can instantly connect the right people with the right details when every second counts. Learn practical ways to organize, secure, and share critical information before a crisis hits.

Discover how to make your Construction to Operations Handover seamless, efficient, and stress-free so facilities run smoothly from day one. Learn the key steps, tools, and checklists that prevent costly mistakes and keep everyone aligned.

Discover how As-Built Software 2026 is transforming construction projects with real-time accuracy, seamless collaboration, and automated documentation. See what features, trends, and innovations you need to stay ahead in the next generation of as-built workflows.

What 100 conversations with facility leaders reveal about preventive maintenance, facility maintenance challenges, and the evolving role of facility management.

Discover how Fire System Maps give first responders a crucial head start, revealing exactly where hazards, valves, and shutoffs are located in an emergency. Learn what to include, how to keep them accurate, and why they can make the difference between a minor incident and a major disaster.

Teachers, parents, friends all often speak of the value of an education, but few prepare graduates for the "second education" that begins on the job.

Unfortunately, the risk of an active shooter event taking place at your facility has increased in recent...

When more than 60 facilities professionals completed a voluntary survey, the results revealed a snapshot of the current operational climate across campuses. Their answers demonstrated consistent patterns around three critical themes: when facilities teams are brought into projects, how confident they feel about turnover documentation, and whether information gaps are creating real-world operational impact.

Discover how Vendor Plan Access can simplify permissions, streamline collaboration, and keep partner data secure in one place. Learn the key features, setup tips, and best practices to get more value from every vendor relationship.