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Cleanliness, safety gaps in healthcare workspaces affect employee retention, survey finds
Employees eyeing exits in the next 12 months were likely to report dissatisfaction with employee offices and break rooms that were unsafe, unclean or had inadequate sound privacy, per a JLL report.
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King Energy secures $10M for rooftop solar financing model
The company, which installs solar panels on unused roof space, provides commercial property owners with a “simple, no-nonsense way” to trim operational costs and carbon footprints, CEO John Witchel said.
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California enrolls 515 MW in load management program featuring 200 MW virtual power plant
More than a quarter of a million participants are helping to ensure a reliable electric grid during extreme demand, the California Energy Commission said.
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WeWork adds locations via workspace affiliate program launch
A new partnership with Vast Coworking Group supports the new network, which comes as many organizations look to increase flexible and coworking space.
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Key building sustainability announcements from Climate Week NYC 2024
New building decarbonization tools from Schneider Electric and Siemens and the development of a large airport microgrid were among the initiatives announced during the weeklong event in New York City.
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Union election petitions spike
NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.
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Q3 office leasing demand hit new post-pandemic highs: JLL
Shrinking construction pipelines and renewal and sublease growth have driven down availability rates for the first time since 2019, but rent growth is moderating, JLL says.
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Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z: report
Social media influence and the potential for greater economic security might be behind the growth, according to the report from home services app Thumbtack.
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From schools to stadiums: Tips for zero waste at large venues
Schools, restaurants, hotels and sports stadiums are strategizing how to implement reusable container solutions and reduce waste, speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference said.
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CBRE acquires NRG Energy’s renewable advisory group
The deal will bolster its ability to help clients integrate renewable energy across their real estate portfolios and facilitate clean power deals, CBRE says.
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CoreLogic launches AI-enabled property and location intelligence platform
Araya aims to bring together previously siloed property, market and risk data with predictive models to support property decision-making.
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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims, experts say.
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FM:Systems adds Johnson Controls’ NetZero Advisor sustainability tool to its workplace analytics platform
The integration will bring together office utilization and energy consumption data in the FMS:Insights platform to help users optimize energy use and cut costs, the Johnson Controls subsidiary says.
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Industrial facility absorption trend shows flight to quality, CBRE says
The newest industrial buildings have recorded 395 million square feet of positive net absorption since the first quarter of 2023. Older buildings had lower vacancy rates but saw more move-outs in that period, according to a report.
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Hilton workers in Boston launch open-ended strike
After limited-duration strikes failed to move the needle on contract negotiations, some 600 workers at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and Hilton Boston Logan Airport say they will strike until their demands are met.
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DOE allocates $43M+ to advance industrial decarbonization technologies
The projects selected for the funding are expected to have implications for operators of industrial and commercial buildings, a U.S. Department of Energy official says.
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JLL adds refrigerant tracking and compliance to its Corrigo facilities management platform
The move comes as new, more stringent EPA rules on refrigerant tracking and recycling will soon take effect.
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Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium roof blown off by Hurricane Milton
The storm shredded the canvas dome — designed to withstand 115 mph winds — of the Major League Baseball park, built in 1990.
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The “split incentive gap” impedes building decarbonization, SMI says. Its new road map suggests solutions.
Emission reduction targets, legislative measures and green leases can resolve the misalignment between landlords and tenants in decarbonization efforts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative says.
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Oracle Cloud to handle property management for over 1,000 Hyatt locations
Hyatt will migrate property management functions for the bulk of its hotel and resort portfolio from Oracle Opera V5 to a cloud-based platform, the hospitality company said.
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Business continuity plans, partnerships key to navigating extreme weather, experts say
As buildings recover from Hurricane Helene and brace for Hurricane Milton, facilities experts discuss the technologies, partnerships and practices that can aid in event response.
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Carrier rebrands EcoEnergy Insights, Cortix building management system as Abound
The move brings the company’s artificial intelligence and IoT-powered technologies together as a comprehensive suite of climate and energy management products, it said.
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Why California’s governor hit pause on a bill aimed at ramping up adaptive reuse projects
A prevailing wage requirement and leeway for cities to issue stop-work orders for code violations were among the provisions that likely concerned Gov. Gavin Newsom, officials say.
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Colorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades
Transportation & Construction Girl focuses on helping women ages 13 to 20 explore skilled trades careers through hands-on experiences and mentorship.
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Modine launches data center coolant distribution unit for hybrid liquid and air systems
The 1-megawatt CDU from Modine’s Airedale brand is suitable for colocation and hyperscale data centers seeking to manage higher density heat loads, the company says.