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Office recovery continues, but inventory and macroeconomic challenges remain: JLL
Many markets have surpassed pre-pandemic leasing volume, but the disposal and repurposing of non-performing buildings may slow as interest rates stay high, experts say.
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Robots can handle a third of physical jobs — but not yet cost-effectively: Anthropic
About 300,000 jobs are exposed today; 2.8 million could be at risk in seven years, says an analysis by the AI company.
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Battery system failures fell 98% in 7 years, but older systems need special care: report
The Electric Power Research Institute analysis found a dramatic drop in energy storage system failures from 2018 to 2025 amid a host of technology and project improvements. “Early-vintage” systems may require retrofits, however.
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Hack of Danfoss refrigeration controllers in Europe causes tens of millions in food losses
The incident, which affected hundreds of European supermarkets, should be a wake-up call to U.S. facilities with internet-vulnerable building automation systems, a security specialist says.
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Digital twins offer more than just visibility for facility stakeholders, experts say
Operators can use the digital models to interact with technicians and contractors or link them to asset management tools to speed up maintenance, says Matt Judge of Aramark Facilities Management.
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C-store chain adds EV fast charging to 6 Ohio sites
By pairing the charging stations with amenities, convenience store company UDF is hoping to make the locations “third places” that will be valuable to people.
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How small batteries are helping one NYC business cut energy costs
A meal preparation company is saving about 5% in energy expenses by using batteries from David Energy, which makes its money on energy-cost arbitrage.
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Connectivity has become key in office leasing decisions
Organizations are passing on buildings that can’t provide the digital backbone they need for AI and other advanced technologies they’re engaged in, WiredScore says.
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Amazon, Constellation sign 20-year PPA for 690 MW of nuclear energy
The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Maryland’s largest source of emissions-free energy.
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LG Electronics makes US push into AI data center cooling
The company plans to build a 350,000-square-foot chiller manufacturing facility in Virginia backed by a large long-term supply agreement, it announced last week.
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How K-12 schools might narrow $80B facility repair gap
Performance contracting offers schools a path to get work done without having to find the money up front, says the head of an association for energy service companies.
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Facilities teams often miss preventive maintenance, raising costs: Limble
Teams complete just 54% of scheduled preventive maintenance, while 47% of maintenance leaders report more than 10 hours of unplanned downtime in a typical month, according to a new survey.
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Trane, KSE agreement aims to reduce GHG emissions at SoFi, other stadiums
The partnership with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will introduce low-emission HVAC systems and digital services to its venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Ball Arena in Denver.
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US manufacturers unlikely to retool for incandescent bulbs: NEMA
A bill to return legacy lighting products to store shelves faces a tough road despite passage by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week, says an advocate for manufacturers.
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Constellation, Google strike 890-MW nuclear deal in PJM
The deal with Google is a “direct response” to PJM’s Bring Your Own Power proposal and aligns with the White House’s ratepayer protection pledge, Constellation said in a statement.
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Top facilities management conferences to attend in 2027
AI in building systems, managing operations in a volatile energy environment and maintaining a talent pipeline as older technicians retire are among the key topics on the agenda of upcoming facilities management conferences.
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Legacy building systems leave organizations open to cyber attacks — and their costs: Honeywell
Downtime and production disruption are the most common consequences of cyber incidents, but they can also affect worker safety and create compliance pressure, a Honeywell survey finds.
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Uber Eats to buy workplace food service company ezCater for $2.3B
The business-focused catering platform will expand Uber Eats' large-order business, which has become a significant opportunity in recent quarters.
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Use occupancy data to keep spaces clean for less, ABM sports chief says
Data can help determine areas for reducing water and energy use, but the operations still need field verification, says Brian Grant, ABM vice president of sports and entertainment.
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CO exposure risk increases as weather cools: worker comp specialist
Combustion equipment becomes dangerous when doors and windows are closed, so monitoring equipment needs to function properly, says Claire Muselman of WorkersCompensation.com.
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Schneider Electric taps company exec to lead sustainability advisory practice
The energy tech company has appointed Lena Henry to oversee SE Advisory Services, which helps its clients increase energy efficiency and sustainability through electrification, automation and digitalization.
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Building performance deadlines pass, new compliance cycles begin
Standards requiring owners to report and manage their building energy use are tightening. Some jurisdictions are rolling out compliance support.
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AI isn’t a tool, it’s a teammate: facilities management CEO
Use it to monitor equipment, dispatch work, maintain reports and even manage your emails, Shawn Black of OnyxFM says.
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Legacy BACnet standard leaves HVAC, other building systems vulnerable to hacks
Bad actors have learned that interrupting building operations like access control and elevators is as effective as hijacking data for ransom, says security company Armis Labs.
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Fashion brands partner with Schneider Electric to increase suppliers’ renewable energy use
The apparel giants are working with Schneider Electric to expand supplier access to renewable energy solutions like power purchase agreements, energy attribute certificates, local energy storage and on-site or distributed renewable power generation.
