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Tax break programs help spur downtown DC office-to-residential conversions
The Housing in Downtown Program has supported three housing conversion projects to date, while a new program will provide tax breaks to projects that convert offices to “anything” in the city’s business corridor.
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Ameresco buffs up smart building solutions with ASA Controls acquisition
The company says it’s prepared to meet increased market demand despite a pullback in its federal government business.
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Talent problems hinder AI use in facilities management
Over 90% of U.S. commercial building managers using AI report challenges with hiring skilled, tech-savvy individuals, a Honeywell report says.
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Researchers take a new look at passive ways to cool buildings
A new type of liner can cool a room by more than 8 degrees, one study shows. Another shows that the old ways of creating cross ventilation still make sense today.
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92% of CFOs plan to boost sustainability spending
A majority of companies expect to allocate more than 2% of revenue to sustainability initiatives this year.
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Schneider debuts data center, microgrid labs at R&D hub
The data center lab will test high-voltage power systems for AI data centers while the microgrid lab will test energy resources in simulated environments, the company says.
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ASHRAE offers chapters funding for energy efficiency, technical services
Building operators are encouraged to reach out to engineering firms and local chapters, which may be able to provide pro bono work in the community.
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Lilly expands US manufacturing build-out with $50B target
The company is doubling plans for capital spending on U.S. factories as President Donald Trump pressures the pharma industry to reshore drug production.
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IRA tax credit repeal would drive up electricity prices, system costs: reports
Sharply lower deployments of new generating resources could lead to power shortfalls, studies commissioned by a conservative environmental nonprofit and an electricity buyers group found.
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Office stabilization prompts organizations to optimize portfolios, improve employee experience
With many occupiers settling on hybrid models, operators must use metrics and technology to guide their space decisions, property specialists say.
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Using asset tagging to improve equipment maintenance
The process has long been used for tracking lost or stolen equipment but increasingly facilities managers are using it to speed, simplify and systematize repair and replacement.
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OpinionHow hotels can cut energy costs — without cutting quality
Implementing on-site thermal energy storage could help hotels lower their electricity bills significantly, per the director of commercial operations at Nostromo Energy.
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JLL launches consumer goods, services division in push to improve real estate experience
The firm says the move reflects a growing focus on experiences by consumers and efforts by organizations to ensure “they are getting the most out of their real estate.”
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OpinionUnderstanding cyber risk in smart building tech
The security of Internet of Things technology has come a long way, but outdated firmware, weak passwords and third-party access remain a threat.
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Why does Walmart want a shopping mall?
It could be an attempt to broaden revenue streams, plot the location of a future store or, at its simplest, take advantage of a good deal.
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Robot uses AI to construct walls in 1 day
Homebuilder giant PulteGroup piloted the use of Hadrian X on a Florida jobsite.
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3 priorities for creating zero-carbon buildings: Energy Transitions Commission
Electrification, advanced HVAC systems and smart technologies hold the potential to drive reductions in commercial building energy use, the group says.
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Accelsius, Nordik Data Centers to build next-gen AI facility in Quebec
Nordik DC1 will feature a “co-innovation lab” to benchmark Accelsius’ two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling technology on future generations of AI processors, the companies say.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
The Silicon Valley giant said it will open a new server facility in Houston next year and create a training academy in Detroit as part of the investment.
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Trump pauses implementation of new DOE appliance efficiency standards
“The people, not the government, should be choosing the home appliances and products they want at prices they can afford,” said Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
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Expect to take 10 months to get green certified under LEED v5
Facilities managers will need to be involved in certification planning because the focus will be on continuous monitoring, UL green building specialists say.
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Schneider Electric books strong 2024 revenue, earnings growth amid data center boom
DeepSeek’s more computing-efficient AI models have not affected hyperscalers’ expansion plans, but U.S. trade policy bears watching, company executives say.
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US office market sees stability in Q4 as vacancy, sublease rates wane
Demand has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, but it’s unclear if desire for top-tier office space will trickle down to lower asset classes, according to reports by commercial real estate firms.
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Washington state grants $14.3M for public building retrofits
Twenty-six recipients will use the funds for energy-efficient improvements to schools, hospitals and other public buildings, the Washington State Department of Commerce says.
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NLRB rescinds stack of Biden-era enforcement memos
The affected documents touched upon subjects ranging from electronic monitoring of employees to noncompete agreements and student athletes.
