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    Trump plan to use ‘magic’ paint will ruin Eisenhower building, restoration experts say

    Mineral silicate-based masonry paint won’t strengthen the exterior granite or keep water out, as President Trump has claimed, 25 specialists say in a Q&A prepared by preservationists suing to stop the renovation project.

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    Retrieved from Helix Earth on April 14, 2026
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    Helix Earth attracts funds to separate humidity control from temperature control in commercial HVAC

    The Rice University spinoff raised $12 million to accelerate deployment of a system that offers operators more precise environmental control.

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    Wisconsin, Kentucky governors latest to approve battery EPR laws

    As with other state EPR laws, facilities and consumers are directed to dispose of batteries at designated locations once the laws take effect.  

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    $266B in building carbon costs saved thanks to BACnet, study shows

    The building automation communication protocol is proving to be critical to building energy efficiency, says ASHRAE.  

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    GSA trying to sell surplus federal property with a third fewer staff: GAO

    The agency’s accelerated disposal process isn’t helping that much yet, and the private brokers it’s brought in have yet to sell a property, the Government Accountability Office says.

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    Nearly 4K industrial control devices vulnerable to Iran-linked hacking campaign

    A research firm tallied the internet-exposed devices Iran is targeting, including energy distribution technology, and recommended mitigations for any infrastructure operator using them.

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    GSA property repair assessments aren’t being tracked: inspector general

    As it faces an estimated $370 billion repair backlog, the General Services Administration can’t find most of the reports on what needs to be done, the agency’s watchdog says.

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    Workplace management tech is prevalent, but integration challenges limit use: surveys

    Despite adoption of workplace systems and optimism they can reduce costs, most organizations still aren’t using data to make space and operations decisions, resulting in delays and disruptions, Johnson Controls and Butlr found. 

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    Renovation backlog for college facilities hits new highs

    The dollar value of deferred capital projects grew by 8% last year, according to the state of higher education facilities report from Gordian.

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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.

    Updated April 14, 2026
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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.

  • In an aerial view, an Amazon Web Services data center is shown situated near single-family homes on July 17, 2024 in Stone Ridge, Virginia.
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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.

  • Energy Star, FY 2027 federal budget, DOE, EPA Office of Atmospheric Protection
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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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    What 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. 

  • Iran conflict, facilities, diesel, gas, asphalt, return-to-office, cybersecurity, building systems
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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. 

  • Small modular nuclear plants, radiation exposure, ALARA, LNT, DOE, Clawson, Wright memo
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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. 

  • An employee walks through a door with the Rock by Alcatraz to the right.
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    Retrieved from Alcatraz on April 03, 2026
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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.