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NFPA’s comprehensive battery safety code nears finish line
The standard-setting nonprofit could publish its NFPA 800 framework later this month following an unusually quick development process.
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Energy service contracts grow as operators look to spread costs
Providers are using new technologies to help modernize energy systems at hospitals, historic facilities and big box retailers.
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Most owners willing to insure less of their property to cut costs: Nationwide
Although affordability improved over the past year, owners are looking to tech to improve risk management, according to a survey by the insurer.
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Guns OK in national park buildings, lawsuit claims
The U.S. Department of Justice would need to defend the current ban in court, but it hasn’t said if it will.
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Hyperscalers will own two-thirds of data center capacity by 2031
Enterprise AI demand has driven leading providers to boost infrastructure investments, according to a Synergy Research Group report.
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The price of progress: How manufacturers are weighing AI’s energy demands
AI and robotics can help save energy by optimizing inefficient systems, but they may also come with larger costs at scale.
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Air quality more important than high-end amenities: worker survey
Employees say indoor air quality is a reflection of management priorities and want to see signs that it’s being managed on their behalf, GPS Air says.
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Energy Star’s move to DOE helps it escape proposed EPA cuts
The Trump administration wants to eliminate the Office of Atmospheric Protection, which managed the energy efficiency product and building certification program until late last year.
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How AECOM Hunt raced to replace Rays’ $60M ballpark roof
After a hurricane damaged Tropicana Field, the contractor coordinated across multiple continents to transport and assemble massive fiberglass panels in time for the 2026 home opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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AI impact on office markets won’t be as bad as many think, Newmark says
Even under the company’s severe downside case, the dislocation will be less than what occurred during the pandemic, according to the company.
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OpinionWhat FMs need to know about data center immersion cooling fluid selection
Immersion systems place IT equipment in continuous contact with dielectric fluid, so facilities managers can benefit from understanding how differences between fluids can affect system performance.
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Iran conflict impact on US facilities is mixed
Diesel and asphalt costs are up and cyber risks are increasing, but for many facilities, power contracts are insulating them from electricity price hikes.
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Fast-tracking nuclear facilities raises worker safety concerns
The U.S. Department of Energy in January eliminated what advocates call a critical safety directive, but the agency says the “ALARA” policy isn’t needed.
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Alcatraz AI secures $50M for facial authentication platform
The technology does not store photos or data, simplifying data privacy compliance for operators, the company says.
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Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper
Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.
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Strategic decarbonization can aid green goals while improving maintenance
Combining energy efficiency and decarbonization with asset lifecycle planning positions facilities as a value creator, experts say.
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FMs can help extend the life of aging water systems
Leaky pipes that keep one-fifth of water from reaching its destination are among the $1T worth of problems with the infrastructure, Aspen Institute says.
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Radisson Hotel Group raises net-zero ambition for 100 hotels, sets 2030 goal
The hotels will aim to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 emissions — direct emissions generated from company-owned or controlled sources — through electrification, using renewable heating and cooling networks and sourcing 100% renewable energy.
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Contracts keep many facilities safe from near-term energy shocks
Diesel costs are rising quickly, though, and inefficient mechanical systems could prove costly as energy prices rise over the long term, an industry executive says.
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Surgery center leases jump as demand shifts to low-intensity fit-outs
Healthcare systems are embracing outpatient surgery centers for their cost-efficiency, resulting in a gain of 145% in leases, a CBRE report says.
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HVAC giant Trane is a SaaS business in disguise, report says
Facilities managers’ interaction with the company on maintenance and upgrades is one of the main value drivers, according to a Wealth Dynasty Report.
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Judge orders construction work stoppage on $400M White House ballroom
A federal judge ruled Congress must sign off on the project, which is being built by Clark Construction and engineered by AECOM.
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Iran conflict highlights cyberthreat exposure of U.S. facilities
The growing use of smart technology in buildings and older technologies that weren’t meant to be exposed to the internet are drawing attention from cyberattackers, researchers say.
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HVAC manufacturers sued for conspiring to inflate prices
Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Lennox, Rheem and AAON are named in a lawsuit, which is seeking class action status, for artificially increasing the price of commercial and residential equipment since 2020.
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Office-to-housing conversions grew 28% last year
New York City led other cities in converted residential units by a wide margin, followed by Washington, D.C., and Chicago, according to RentCafe.
