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    Deep Dive

    7 trends shaping facilities management in 2023

    Sustainability mandates, return-to-office and IoT growth have facilities leaders leaning on tech and outsourcing to meet budgets and streamline operations.

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    LG pledges to run all facilities on renewable energy by 2050

    The electronics company is installing solar panels and power stations on its factory and office rooftops to meet ESG benchmarks.

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    UpCodes launches AI-powered building code tool

    Copilot connects to the startup’s database, which is updated about 7,000 times a month, to provide current codes and specific building type parameters.

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    May labor report shows uneven growth in facility support services, maintenance

    While building services and repairs grew, facility support services employment has yet to return to pre-pandemic numbers.

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    Johnson Controls inks 20-year energy savings contract for NRG Park upgrades

    The sustainability project is expected to save $54 million, which will fund the sports complex’s improvements to HVAC equipment, building automation, lighting and water conservation.

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    MassBio to launch upskilling hub for life science facility service roles

    The nonprofit will operate training centers to alleviate labor concerns affecting several lab operations roles, including facilities management.

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    Measurabl raises $93M series D funding to help consolidate real estate ESG tools

    Demand for reporting and tracking platforms has jumped as companies grapple with decarbonization and sustainability standards.

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    Envoy ties occupancy analytics into hybrid work platform

    Envoy Workplace pulls multiple data sources for occupancy insights, including door access scans, Wi-Fi connections and employee app sign-ins.

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    Equiem buys workplace management software company

    The commercial tenant experience provider says the integration of SpaceOS’ services will help grow its footprint to more than 25 countries.

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    Many facilities lack infrastructure, staff to effectively utilize smart building tech: report

    Toggled’s recent survey found high adoption among decision-makers, led by desire to find cost-cutting efficiencies in climate control and space utilization.

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    Honeywell’s new building tech to measure air quality and energy consumption

    Forge for Buildings uses sensor data and occupancy levels to optimize energy use and track carbon reduction efforts.

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    Spacewell’s new platform balances building maintenance, capital management

    The recently launched Maintenance software prioritizes preventative maintenance, enabling long-term expenditure planning and regulatory compliance.

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    J&J Worldwide Services wins spot on $75B HHS contract

    The company will provide facility management services and direct care for unaccompanied children who have been transferred from the Department of Homeland Security.

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    Public review opens for HVAC-related infection controls standard

    The draft establishes guidelines for clean air circulation and maintenance, as well as distinct requirements for healthcare and residential buildings.

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    NREL energy audit tool may help cities meet climate, building decarbonization goals

    Local governments often lack the staff and resources to conduct energy audits on thousands of buildings, an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Lab said, but technology can help overcome those challenges.

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    Q&A

    How NYC is preparing its infrastructure for extreme weather

    Thu-Loan Dinh, who helps lead infrastructure design for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, talks about the agency’s biggest resilience concerns and how to address them.

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    Adolfson & Peterson awarded $74M Raytheon office rehab

    The Minneapolis-based contractor predicts it will finish work on the Plano, Texas, project later this year.

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    Job seekers aren’t relocating despite calls to return to office

    The reluctance to move, however, doesn’t necessarily mean employers are offering more remote work options, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report.

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    How governments are updating ‘operational technologies,’ including AI, and the challenges that remain: survey

    Over half of the survey respondents reported their agency plans to upgrade systems by 2025, a Center for Digital Government and Samsara survey found. Operational efficiency and cost savings are a big reason why.

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    NYC hotel reopens as asylum seeker center

    The reopening of the Roosevelt Hotel will generate revenue for the property owner and give the city a space to offer resources and short-term housing to a rising number of asylum seekers.

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    Rents continue rising, with moderate growth expected through 2023

    Tightening credit, a slowdown in construction and lower consumer savings may constrict the sector in the near future, according to a new report.

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    Even in a recession, culture may still be king

    “While a mild recession in 2023 is likely to ease labor shortages ... the impact on job satisfaction may be brief and minor,” a senior economist at The Conference Board said.

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    Littler: US employers may be settling on hybrid work

    Many are tightening requirements for in-office time, however, a recent survey by Littler Mendelson shows.

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    Rockefeller Center office space to be converted to hotel

    Aspen Hospitality and Tishman Speyer will redevelop 10 floors of vacant office space into a 130-room hotel.

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    Workers spend more time on learning, mentorship when they’re on site

    In-office days should include the bulk of meetings, group activities, trainings and lunches so employees see the value of coming together, researchers said.