During this past summer, more than 200 wildfires burned across Canada. The smoke was so intense that schools in Philadelphia (hundreds of miles away) went to remote learning in June. Remote learning is nothing new, but it doesn’t replace the in-classroom experience. Had those fires occurred during August and September, the intersection of the traditional … Read more
Nearly 8 million Americans work in the construction industry. While job sites are exciting places to work, they can also be dangerous if proper safety measures are not in place. Resources allotted to ensure a safe site are an investment that always pays dividends. OSHAEducationSchools.com estimates that construction industries achieve savings of $4 to $6 … Read more
How secure is your business? Your people? Your building? Are you sure? If you own or manage a building, you know security matters more than ever. Excellent security not only protects people, buildings, and assets – it reduces risk, increases safety, saves money, and enhances both your building’s perceived and real value. People work better, … Read more
Few of us appreciate how a building management system created the mood for many successful first dates and harmonious relationships in the early ‘90s. Do you want to know how? In 1993, women packed the theaters, dragging their boyfriends and husbands to see the rom-com movie of the year, Sleepless in Seattle. Tom Hanks and … Read more
Montana schools have a unique opportunity to upgrade their building systems thanks to a Federal relief program known by the acronym ESSER that addresses educational challenges. This program brings a combined total of $605 million to Montana schools. There are three rounds of ESSER funding. The latest round, the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary … Read more
The importance of building security is pretty much a given— you need to protect your assets, property, and occupants from harm. Threats seem to be quickly multiplying as technology and criminals become increasingly sophisticated, necessitating a more complex building security solution from you to keep intelligence, physical assets, property, and employees safe. How well does … Read more
How do companies cover the maintenance needs of their building management system (BMS) in a way that allows for a predictable budget? At FICO, our BMS experts assess your system and tailor a preventive maintenance agreement customized to your building and budget. “We take a holistic look at your system,” explains Mitch Andrus, senior account … Read more
In a perfect world, you’d never lose a minute of sleep wondering if your security system had all the proverbial t’s crossed and i’s dotted. You’d have complete confidence that everything was capably anticipating and meeting all risks and threats, up-to-date, and functioning well. The irony is that you wouldn’t need a security system in … Read more
Are you worried about how future energy costs might affect your building and business? What can you do now to be well-positioned when energy cost increases hit? Turbulent price swings during the 2021-2022 energy crisis continue to affect virtually every U.S. market. Commercial natural gas prices reached record highs, oil hit its highest price in … Read more
The numbers are astounding. There are more than 5.9 million commercial buildings in the US, representing 97 billion square feet. These buildings consume about 35% of the total electricity usage in the US. The same buildings also generate about 826 million tons of carbon dioxide, about 16% of all carbon dioxide emissions in the US. … Read more
FICO provides turnkey building management and system integration services for technically complex buildings in Montana and beyond. From design and installation to ongoing maintenance and security, our best-in-class people and products help you achieve operational savings and minimize risk as you work to provide reliable and safe environments.
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