In this featured piece by FacilitiesNet, the publication announces the winners of its eighth annual Vision Awards, and the InformaCast Wearable Alert Badge from Singlewire Software is among them. The badge earned recognition in the New Products category, one of 12 categories honoring innovation and excellence in products that support the operation and management of commercial and institutional buildings. Chosen from more than 170 submissions and scored by a panel of facility management experts, the award marks independent industry recognition for Singlewire’s wearable staff safety device.
Key Takeaways
- The InformaCast Wearable Alert Badge from Singlewire Software won a 2026 FacilitiesNet Vision Award in the New Products category.
- The Vision Awards recognize innovation and excellence in products that support the efficient operation and management of commercial and institutional buildings across the United States.
- The award reflects independent industry validation: winners were chosen from more than 170 submissions and scored by a panel of facility managers, industry influencers, and editorial advisers.
- The InformaCast Wearable Alert Badge is a wearable device that lets any staff member call for help or place a building into a lockdown from anywhere on site, without depending on a personal phone or a fixed wall button.
- The recognition places Singlewire among 50 manufacturers honored across 12 categories in the awards’ eighth year, reflecting the growing role of connected safety technology in facility management.
Original Article
The eighth annual FacilitiesNet Vision Awards is pleased to recognize 50 manufacturers as the winners of its 2026 awards program. The Vision Awards honor innovation and excellence in products contributing to the efficient, profitable operations and management of institutional and commercial buildings in the United States.
The Vision Awards recognize products, systems and technologies in 12 categories, including nine main categories and three bonus categories. The nine main categories are: Analytics & Management Software; Building Maintenance, Grounds & Cleaning; HVAC; Interiors: Flooring, Acoustics, Furnishings; Life Safety & Security; Lighting; Plumbing & Restrooms; Power & Renewable Energy; and new this year, Project Case Study. The three bonus categories are: Innovative Technology; New Products in 2025 & 2026; and Wellness, Sustainability & Resilience…
“We’re always thrilled to see so many entries for the Vision Awards,” says Dave Lubach, Chief Editor for the Facility Market. “It shows the great amount of innovation taking place in the facility management industry, and our readers appreciate the variety of choices in front of them to help make their jobs easier.”