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As removal products advance, graffiti becomes a more manageable problem
Lasers, drones and coatings give facilities managers more tools for keeping building defacement at bay.
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Marks & Spencer, Schneider Electric launch supply chain decarbonization program
The British retail giant said RE:Spark will help it accelerate progress towards its sustainability goals, which include a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.
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JLL adds data center prefab capabilities
A partnership with InfraPartners is intended to help the company tackle site selection and development hurdles so it can capitalize on AI-driven investment.
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Facility workers want damages after their employer was hit with false charges
Utah prosecutors dropped labor trafficking charges against Rubicon Contracting, but the company says it lost business due to reputational damage. Now company workers want the state to offset their lost income.
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300 Arko convenience stores to add solar energy
Apollo Power will handle engineering, procurement and construction of the project, valued at $53 million over several years.
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Johnson Controls’ Metasys update designed for greater device security, easier system management
With the changes, the building automation system is more efficient, can be scaled across multiple sites, speeds configuration and boosts uptime, the company says.
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Automation can help facilities participate in demand response programs
Building operators can add value by taking advantage of utility incentives to reduce power during peak load events, says HVAC optimization company Parity.
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‘Treat ICE like a vampire’ — and 5 more tips for dealing with law enforcement at work
Facility managers have a role to play to help their organization prepare for on-site visits by law enforcement.
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Skanska starts ‘surgical deconstruction’ of Atlanta MARTA canopy
The firm is conducting the removal of a massive concrete structure as a part of a $230 million reimagining of the rapid transit system’s Five Points Station.
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As storms intensify, smarter preparation is key to keeping insurance costs down, experts say
Nearly half of building operators in hurricane-prone areas spent $7,500 annually per property to prepare, a survey by Site Technologies found.
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Trump risks permanent damage to Eisenhower Executive Office Building with plans to paint it, lawsuit claims
The granite exterior of the historic building next to the White House wasn’t meant to hold paint, according to Cultural Heritage Partners, which is suing the president.
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HVAC technician sues Trane for dispatching a woman to work with him
Paul Ostapa said it’s his deeply held religious belief that he shouldn’t work with a woman unless others are at the job site along with them.
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Power outages getting longer as extreme weather takes larger toll, report says
The average length of the longest power outage has increased in all regions since 2022, according to JD Power.
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OpinionWhat a tech-centric workplace approach looks like
The boundaries between digital and physical workplace environments will blur further as AI and IoT technologies mature, creating a new wave of data-driven operations.
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Mayo Clinic taps Siemens, Metalmark to improve hospital IAQ
The organizations will develop biosensors to monitor emergency room air for viruses, bacteria and allergens. Autonomous systems will respond when pathogens are found.
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AI pilots are popular in CRE, but end benefits lag: JLL
Organizations hope AI will help them reach cutting-edge solutions quickly, but talent and infrastructure gaps create a “sobering reality,” the firm says.
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Electricity prices to rise in 2026, says Energy Information Administration
Electricity demand is also going up, with much of it concentrated in Texas due to “data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities,” said the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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Coworking, flex space provide alternative revenue stream for workplace operators
Renting out spare meeting or event space can help keep costs down for tenants without impacting operations, a commercial real estate experience provider says.
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Using one set of tools to manage occupant well-being and energy efficiency
Smart building infrastructure means the two objectives don’t have to compete with one another, Fabio Zaniboni of building IoT company BubblyNet says.
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Social media posts raise false alarms over shoplifting, store violence from food assistance pause
Claims about an uptick in incidents are misleading and not a reason to step up security, retail industry sources say.
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TrackerThe 2025 map of building performance standards across the US
Stay updated on states and municipalities’ energy and emissions requirements, deadlines and noncompliance penalties for commercial and public properties.
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Yesway nabs Murphy USA leader to spearhead facilities
In past roles, Robert Drake has reduced maintenance costs, standardized preventive maintenance and strengthened technician training, Yesway says.
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Disinfectant wipes effective at removing contaminants, research confirms
Wipes work better on hard surfaces like glass than on soft, non-porous surfaces like vinyl, Clemson University researchers find.
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Record-setting commercial performance offsets residential struggles: Trane
Commercial HVAC bookings jumped 30% in the third quarter as Trane executives touted the multi-year growth opportunity from data centers.
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Data center cooling drives Johnson Controls growth
The company is developing a full-stack thermal management portfolio for data centers. It’s also leaning into building decarbonization solutions, executives said Wednesday.
