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Heat waves are spiraling out of control, growing more frequent, intense and prolonged as global temperatures surge. While the immediate dangers of extreme heat such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration, are increasingly recognized in workplace safety protocols, a silent and equally insidious threat often accompanies these sweltering conditions: poor air quality. This combination […]

When most people think about workplace heat safety, images of construction workers laboring under the blazing sun or agricultural workers toiling in open fields immediately come to mind. However, this narrow perspective overlooks a critical reality: millions of indoor workers face equally dangerous heat exposure every single day, often without the monitoring systems that could […]

We’ve all experienced it. The sun is beating down, humidity is soaring and the heat index is spiking. It’s a heat wave. Far more than just an inconvenience, extreme heat events are becoming increasingly frequent, intense, and prolonged across the globe. From major metropolitan centers to remote rural communities, the impact of these events on […]

As New Mexico becomes the latest state to advance comprehensive heat safety regulations for construction workers, the industry faces a growing patchwork of compliance requirements that demand innovative solutions. With the proposed rule joining similar standards in California, Nevada, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington, construction companies need scalable approaches to protect their workforce while maintaining operational […]

We are thrilled to share that Room Alert MAX has won the 2025 MSP Today Product of the Year Award. This award highlights Room Alert MAX as a top solution for keeping an eye on your environment and serving the managed service provider community. The MSP Today Product of the Year Awards recognize the finest […]

On Thursday, June 12th, 2025, excitement filled the room as members of the AVTECH team gathered at the prestigious Providence Business News Best Places to Work awards ceremony. It was a lively evening celebrating companies that truly value their people and create great work environments. We’re thrilled to announce that for the third consecutive time, […]

In workplace settings across Maryland, the invisible threat of heat stress poses a significant risk to employee health, productivity and regulatory compliance. Beyond the discomfort, excessive heat can lead to serious conditions ranging from heat cramps to the potentially fatal heatstroke. For businesses, a proactive approach to heat stress prevention isn’t just best practice, it’s […]

The landscape of facility management is rapidly changing. It’s no longer just about fixing things when they break or handling tasks manually. Instead, it’s shifting towards intelligent, sustainable and interconnected building systems. This isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a complete rethinking of how buildings operate, how resources are used and how facility managers can bring […]

California businesses are facing increased scrutiny and new regulations regarding workplace heat safety, particularly within indoor environments. Cal/OSHA has made it clear: protecting employees from heat illness is paramount, and new standards are setting a higher bar for compliance. For organizations striving to meet these evolving requirements, proactive environment monitoring isn’t just an option, it’s […]

This week marks Business Continuity & Resilience Awareness Week (BCAW+R), a vital annual event that underscores the critical need for organizations worldwide to proactively plan for and navigate potential disruptions. In today’s ever-changing and often unpredictable landscape, the ability to maintain operational continuity and rapidly recover from unforeseen events is not just a best practice, […]