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    As California’s new energy code nears, training is available to help FMs meet it

    Software company IES and the U.S. Green Building Council California are offering advanced modeling and performance analysis training so building operators don’t have to fly blind.

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    How FMs can improve data center performance-per-watt

    Generating money-saving PPW gains begins with an understanding of the right liquid cooling approach for your operations. 

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    With growth, heat pump water heaters are no longer an afterthought

    Cold weather innovations could help spur more sales as manufacturers roll out products to meet a DOE initiative to broader heat pump adoption.

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    Honeywell to supply new power solutions for data centers

    Working with industrial automation firm LS Electric, Honeywell will offer AI-driven power management solutions, including battery energy storage systems, to help meet the sector’s energy demand.

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    CBRE, Ecolab partner to improve water efficiency, reporting

    The goal is to help clients measure, manage and reduce their water use to improve operating performance, the companies say.

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    Right-sizing offices for hybrid work starts with data, workspace pros say

    At IFMA World Workplace 2025, executives shared case studies on the value of high-frequency, real-time data for real estate planning.

  • A rendering of a building in a parking lot. A sign above the door says "Sheetz." A canopy off to the side has a sign that reads "Ionna" and has a number of EV chargers and cars beneath it.
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    Sheetz to manage EV charging stations remotely

    The software the company is using, called Driivz, also offers on-site energy management “to balance loads in real time and optimize charging performance.”

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    Energy efficiency is reducing Northeast peak demand, electricity bills: Acadia

    New England states are projected to avoid 368 TBtu of lifetime energy use, and this projected total rises to 703 TBtu with the inclusion of New York State, the clean energy nonprofit says. 

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    Sustainable, healthy design choices should be visible: JLL

    Occupants value tangible initiatives, so facility managers should consider features that building occupants can interact with, survey responses show.  

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    Opinion

    The hidden costs of water leaks

    Higher insurance premiums and difficulty getting coverage are two costs from water leaks that facilities managers might not be thinking about, but they can impact your organization’s bottom line.

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    Smart HVAC systems 63% more efficient when quantum-based, research shows

    Simultaneous processing was found to enable faster and more complex computing, resulting in lower costs and more optimal temperatures.

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    NYC zoning changes, high vacancy rates drive office conversion activity

    Shifting financial conditions, housing shortages and programs that help building owners evaluate conversions have accelerated activity, Cushman & Wakefield says. 

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    Facilities management conferences of note in 2026

    Next year’s facilities management conferences will cover best practices for managing building systems, leveraging technology, recruiting and retaining talent and navigating market conditions. 

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    Facilities could be impacted as DOE cuts nearly $7.6B in clean energy project funding

    Cuts to 223 projects across 16 states will mean job losses, higher energy costs and weaker grid reliability, affecting businesses, experts and state agencies warn. 

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    IAQ doesn’t need to increase energy costs: IWBI summit speakers

    Technologies can help facility managers improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality at the same time, ASHRAE President Bill McQuade said.

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    Once unthinkable, extreme security is becoming a best practice

    With hundreds of mass shootings a year, gun detectors, second sets of doors and drones are on the shopping list at more properties.

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    FMs could benefit from bill creating visa to fill construction jobs

    The H-2C visa would fill jobs that have remained open for a certain period of time so companies can get crews working on projects. 

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    Facilities managers discover how the ‘circular economy’ offers them money-saving opportunities

    ‘Cooling-as-a-service’ and ‘workplace-as-a-service’ are among the models building operators are using to let their organizations hold onto their capital while polishing their sustainability credentials, specialists said at IFMA World Workplace 2025.

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    Newer multifamily housing shows how fire safe buildings can be: Pew report

    Self-closing doors and fire-resistant materials are among the reasons multifamily buildings are safer than other property types, including single-family homes.

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    Healthy buildings mean strong ROI: IWBI Policy Summit

    There’s an urgency to improve indoor environments, said facilities leaders, public health officials and lawmakers at the high-profile event.

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    Federal property crisis at inflection point. Incremental moves needed, experts say.

    Market uncertainty complicates solutions as officials wrestle with what to do with millions of square feet of obsolete and underused real estate: IFMA panel.  

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    Facilities could be impacted as US adds tariffs on furniture, wood

    An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on sofa, chair and cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber.

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    With deal, Budderfly looks for EaaS growth in manufacturing sector

    The energy-as-a-service model can help manufacturers improve their resiliency while lowering their costs and reducing their emissions, CEO Al Subbloie says. 

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    Data-driven building management takes center stage at IFMA conference

    Facilities managers are learning how to sort through and leverage building systems data as they lean into digitalization, conference sessions show.

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    Access to building codes at center of industry tussle

    The International Code Council is part of a coalition that supports allowing public code access in exchange for copyright protection. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers and others call that the wrong approach.