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JLL adds AI to healthcare facility compliance platform
The AI tool extracts data fields from, and flags discrepancies between, the inspection records that facilities need to meet accreditation standards, the company says.
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Harley-Davidson replaced pavement with flood protection, creating a new Milwaukee park
The company's underused employee parking lot found a better use, and the design addressed a flood problem using a system that captures stormwater that previously had nowhere to go.
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Bed bugs spreading in unexpected places: Orkin entomologist
Outbreaks in atypical facilities like offices, although rare, can cause outsized operational and reputational damage if not addressed quickly, a specialist says.
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Schneider Electric debuts streamlined EV charging for fleets, commercial facilities
Charge Pro integrates hardware, firmware and software to reduce risk and total cost of ownership for EV charging site managers, the company says.
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Canada tariffs put pressure on some building material prices
Cement is the clearest area of concern for commercial real estate projects. Steel, aluminum and copper products are already subject to Section 232 tariffs and are excluded from this latest tariff action, attorneys say.
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26 Federal Plaza likely had passive camera, security specialist says
An assailant poured gas on the steps at the federal building's employee entrance, lit a fire and ran away before federal agents and a security guard apprehended the suspect.
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Fenway Park tackles modern security in historic venue
A partnership with Johnson Controls has helped the ballpark protect the stadium during games and events without losing its historic charm, says Ryan Kozul, senior director of ballpark operations.
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Q&AProject type ‘more than likely’ contributed to structural failure in NYC: ASCE engineer
The nature of the office-to-apartment conversion job probably meant the Manhattan building couldn’t support the extra weight, said ASCE’s former president.
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Peak office use hits 80%, topping pre-pandemic levels: CBRE
Driving the gains are attendance policies and managers doing a better job matching space with what employees want, the company says.
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Demand response can generate big sums — and penalties, energy specialist says
In one case last year, the regional transmission organization was offering $50,000 per megawatt, says Victor Hoerst of OnSite Partners.
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Suburban mixed-use developments offer more foot traffic, facility challenges
Restaurants tend to need extra work to mitigate sound, improve ventilation, manage deliveries and remove trash, among other considerations, consultants say.
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The ‘slog’ of lifecycle costing is worth the construction savings, facility manager says
Organizations can save tens of millions of dollars on a higher-priced HVAC system when costs over a building’s life are examined, says David Van Hook of the Bartow County School District in Georgia.
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As K-12 schools embrace ed tech, importance of building system security increases, expert says
Cyber criminals can use building technology to breach school district networks, so facility managers must be part of the security effort, the Consortium of School Networking says.
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Google inks investment, offtake deal for largest US solar project
Google signed a power purchase agreement to receive energy from the project, which will have capacity for 2.5 gigawatts of solar and 2.9 gigawatt hours of battery storage.
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WeWork will seek WELL Coworking Rating for more than 300 locations
The rating is designed to show how coworking and similar flexible workspaces meet health and well-being measures.
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Ventiva touts fanless cooler for 15% data center energy efficiency gains
The company says its ionic air mover improves performance of back-of-rack server components while fewer front-of-rack bulk fans means reduced energy costs.
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$215B in annual energy cost savings starts with heat pumps: ACEEE
The U.S. could cut $4.8 trillion in energy costs by 2050, a study finds, with heat pumps and other efficient appliances a big source of savings.
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Best Buy brings rooftop solar to retail
The rooftop solar garden at a Long Island City store will generate an estimated 461,800 kilowatt hours annually, which will be sent to the local grid and distributed to subscribers of a third-party community solar program, the company says.
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Optimizing building operations against a changing environment: ASHRAE 2026 conference
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' 2026 annual conference focused on operational resilience during challenging times.
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How accessibility features can help hotels win guests in an aging America
“Just because something is ADA-compliant doesn't mean it's easy to use,” an accessibility consultant says.
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Verkada touts better security camera image search with NVIDIA tools
The enhancement is designed to help the company’s camera systems identify threats and other problems more accurately, Verkada said.
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AI companies account for a third of tech sector space demand across 17 US markets
The bulk of that demand is in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and New York City, VTS says, while other technology hubs are seeing mixed demand.
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New York sets data center development moratorium for 1 year
During the one-year pause, the state will seek to create a framework to address how large data centers impact energy demand, water use and other factors, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order.
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Kennedy Center repairs were rushed, shoddy, whistleblowers allege
Work on its exterior columns and reflecting pool will need to be redone because of shortcuts contractors took to create cosmetic improvements in time for events featuring President Trump, according to the allegations.
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Heat pump momentum grows on election-year energy affordability issue, coalition says
The public’s focus on utility bills is helping heat pumps stay in the spotlight, says the Building Decarbonization Coalition.
