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Outpatient facilities to drive healthcare real estate spend, CBRE says
As providers seek more affordable options to deliver healthcare, outpatient real estate demand is expected to accelerate to record-high levels, the firm says.
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Construction costs climb for 5th straight month
Rising materials prices are keeping procurement unpredictable for contractors, said Macrina Wilkins, senior research analyst at Associated General Contractors of America.
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Renovation materials likely fueled deadly Hong Kong fire: reports
The use of flammable netting and boards while contractors renovated high-rise buildings was likely involved in the start and rapid spread of a fire that has killed more than 150 people, investigators said.
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Adaptive reuse projects accelerate, driven by schools, offices
Developers previously focused on hotels and other hospitality buildings, RentCafe says.
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EPA moves to roll back Biden-era particulate limits, signaling a major shift in clean air policy
The agency asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to overturn the 2024 “soot standard,” citing incomplete scientific analysis and projected compliance costs.
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Schneider Electric debuts unified AI-powered platform for buildings
EcoStruxure Foresight Operation will be out in beta mode soon and more widely available in the second half of 2026.
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Honeywell, Minnesota county partner to improve ice rink efficiency
A project in Ramsey County, Minnesota, will add refrigerant detection, replace HVAC systems and upgrade controls to help manage the challenges that come with ice rinks.
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Getting the most from ASHRAE 36 HVAC control sequences
Deploying the best-in-class standards can reduce energy use but also improve air quality, occupant comfort and maintenance operations, design experts say.
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Smart permitting, phase-out of diesel generators could curb data center impacts
A look at what’s happening in California shows that even in an environmentally progressive state, unhealthy emissions and resource depletion is a problem needing a solution, an academic report says.
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Startup offers free platform for leasing unused space, other assets
The goal is to give building operators a quick and easy way to monetize anything they’re not using, said soCommercial CEO Steve Taylor.
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Fitwel integrates IAQ monitor data into healthy building certification
A partnership with Awair is intended to help building owners gain a competitive edge by responding to public demand for IAQ improvement, the certification provider says.
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FERC approves PECO-Amazon data center transmission agreement
The pact raises “significant questions” about how the agency and states will protect existing customers from the costs of adding large loads to the grid, FERC Commissioner Judy Chang warned.
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University of Rhode Island to use geothermal system after test success
The university used a grant from its utility to drill a test well that showed a geothermal system could potentially cut heating and cooling costs in half or more.
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As removal products advance, graffiti becomes a more manageable problem
Lasers, drones and coatings give facilities managers more tools for keeping building defacement at bay.
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Marks & Spencer, Schneider Electric launch supply chain decarbonization program
The British retail giant said RE:Spark will help it accelerate progress towards its sustainability goals, which include a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.
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JLL adds data center prefab capabilities
A partnership with InfraPartners is intended to help the company tackle site selection and development hurdles so it can capitalize on AI-driven investment.
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Facility workers want damages after their employer was hit with false charges
Utah prosecutors dropped labor trafficking charges against Rubicon Contracting, but the company says it lost business due to reputational damage. Now company workers want the state to offset their lost income.
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300 Arko convenience stores to add solar energy
Apollo Power will handle engineering, procurement and construction of the project, valued at $53 million over several years.
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Johnson Controls’ Metasys update designed for greater device security, easier system management
With the changes, the building automation system is more efficient, can be scaled across multiple sites, speeds configuration and boosts uptime, the company says.
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Automation can help facilities participate in demand response programs
Building operators can add value by taking advantage of utility incentives to reduce power during peak load events, says HVAC optimization company Parity.
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‘Treat ICE like a vampire’ — and 5 more tips for dealing with law enforcement at work
Facility managers have a role to play to help their organization prepare for on-site visits by law enforcement.
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Skanska starts ‘surgical deconstruction’ of Atlanta MARTA canopy
The firm is conducting the removal of a massive concrete structure as a part of a $230 million reimagining of the rapid transit system’s Five Points Station.
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As storms intensify, smarter preparation is key to keeping insurance costs down, experts say
Nearly half of building operators in hurricane-prone areas spent $7,500 annually per property to prepare, a survey by Site Technologies found.
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Trump risks permanent damage to Eisenhower Executive Office Building with plans to paint it, lawsuit claims
The granite exterior of the historic building next to the White House wasn’t meant to hold paint, according to Cultural Heritage Partners, which is suing the president.
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HVAC technician sues Trane for dispatching a woman to work with him
Paul Ostapa said it’s his deeply held religious belief that he shouldn’t work with a woman unless others are at the job site along with them.
