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Alberta prioritizing U.S. data center needs, former deputy minister says
The Canadian province has a long history of working with American partners, and the tariff climate isn’t changing that, Alberta’s just-departed deputy minister of trade says in an interview.
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Will you be held liable for third-party violence on your property? ‘Foreseeability’ is key
You can get hit for negligent security by the victim’s estate if you don’t take appropriate steps based on what you know about the area, an attorney says.
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Q&AMidwestern developer aims for mass timber heights
Neutral sees the material as a way to reduce its buildings’ carbon footprint and boost its focus on health and well-being, according to CEO Nate Helbach.
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With AI leak detection, 20% lower insurance costs possible, says water management company
Symmons Industries is partnering with data company Caylent to help facilities managers spot water issues before they lead to costly damage.
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Trump administration takes control of $7B Penn Station redevelopment
Neither the MTA nor the DOT has disclosed how the takeover will affect project timelines or ongoing construction activity at the site.
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MassBio, Veolia extend waste contract to include decarbonization, energy efficiency services
The new services will help consortium members in Boston and Cambridge, Mass., meet carbon reduction requirements, Veolia North America says.
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Airius touts jetted fans for heating, cooling big spaces
The fans help HVAC systems work better by redistributing stratified air that otherwise would collect just below the ceiling, the company says.
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Johnson Controls, FM:Systems energy technologies can provide 155% ROI: Forrester
Over three years, enterprises that implement these smart building technologies can reduce energy costs by 10%, chiller maintenance costs by 67% and improve rent premiums by 7%, the consulting group says.
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Trump tariffs add to warehouse automation woes
Some vendors say their customers are already becoming “increasingly concerned” about the tariffs, according to a report by Interact Analysis.
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Q&AHow JLL sees facilities managers benefitting from AI
Chief Technology Officer Yao Morin says AI won’t just be answering questions for building operators but will also be taking actions for them to boost their accuracy and productivity.
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OpinionYour parking spaces are losing money. AI can fix that
By increasing engagement and goodwill, owners can create a value-added relationship with the people who visit their facilities.
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Schneider Electric debuts data center consulting service
EcoConsult for Data Centers offers a roadmap to boost operational efficiency, maximize uptime and extend equipment and facility service life, Schneider says.
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NFMT recap: Why people remain key to facilities management success
Despite the importance of technology innovation in the building operations space, technicians and others remain indispensable to keeping facilities operating smoothly.
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FM:Systems’ workplace management platform OK’d for federal use amid tumultuous time for government
FedRAMP authorization will enable agencies to quickly adopt the company's workplace management and room and desk booking software as the government works to optimize space utilization.
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Can software-based radio systems improve front-line staff experience?
These systems can record, replay and translate communications and offer other benefits, the head of one such system says.
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Newmark to combine property, facilities management
The move is seen as a way to boost recurring revenue by making it easier to expand what the company offers building owners and to cross sell them services.
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Q&AHow LeFrak used a rooftop solar array to reduce CO2
Community relations head Charles Burton explains how 450 solar panels at a property in Jersey City, New Jersey, offset the property’s common area emissions by 13%
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Office demand remains resilient in Q1, despite economic uncertainty
Sublease availability and new construction deliveries continue to decline, creating the conditions for “cautious optimism” in the sector, Cushman & Wakefield says.
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ICE agents denied entry into LA elementary schools
The DHS maintains that the incidents, which rattled the education community, were "wellness checks on children who arrived unaccompanied at the border."
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OpinionWhy microgrids are the key to grid resilience
Amid evolving domestic and geopolitical landscapes, microgrids offer a reliable, cost-effective energy solution — advancing the nation toward energy independence and security for years to come.
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Organizations prioritize sustainability, but they’re slowed by manual data processes
A slowdown in federal sustainability mandates is pushing building operators to focus on reduction initiatives, Atrius says.
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A2L transition, tariffs not yet slowing HVAC sales
Buyers appear to be okay with higher costs for A2L refrigerant, and so far the tariff impact is minimal, according to a first quarter equity report on select HVAC companies.
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OpinionTapping smart cleaning technology to improve building operations
With thermal sensors, facilities managers can adjust cleaning priorities based on occupancy patterns while protecting occupant privacy.
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Construction materials costs rise for third month on tariff pressures
Contractors are receiving price hike notices on several key inputs, complicating efforts to plan and budget new projects.
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Phoenix airport begins construction of $326M concourse
The concourse will ease capacity issues at Terminal 3, which serves 25% of the airport’s passenger traffic annually.
