Improving Campus Emergency Response Through Instant Access to Building and System Data (Partnership with ARC Facilities)
Campus emergencies move fast—water leaks spread, power issues disrupt operations, and response delays can turn small problems into major incidents. Yet in many institutions, the information needed to respond quickly—shutoff locations, system maps, equipment details, and accurate floor plans—is difficult to access in the field.
Higher education faces additional pressure: aging infrastructure, limited staffing, and deferred-maintenance backlogs estimated in the hundreds of billions nationally. With stakes this high, every minute counts.
This session examines how giving facilities teams instant, mobile access to critical building and emergency information can:
- Dramatically improve response times
- Reduce risk
- Strengthen operational continuity.
Hear real examples from campus environments, common failure points during emergencies, and practical steps institutions can take to improve emergency readiness—starting with how building information is delivered, organized, and accessed. A live walkthrough will also demonstrate what fast, intuitive access to facility data looks like in practice.
David Trask is the National Director at ARC Facilities and the host of the Facility Voices podcast. He is a keynote speaker and thought leader in the facilities management industry. He focuses on helping hospitals, universities, K-12 districts, stadiums, and other organizations leverage innovative technology to drive efficiency in the facilities industry through thought leadership and advocacy. Trask has presented at numerous facilities, associations, and conferences, including IFMA, ASHE, APPA, and NFMT as well as regional events such as CAPPA, FHEA, HISHE and regional IFMA chapter conferences. David is on the advisory board for Facilithon and a strong advocate for skilled trades. He is outspoken about the urgent need to minimize the impacts of facility team retirements through seamless and comprehensive succession planning.