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  Most building management systems exposed to cyber vulnerabilities, experts warn

  A study of over 467,000 building management systems across 500 organizations found that 2% of all devices essential to business operations had the highest level of risk exposure. 

  Technology

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  New York offering up to $750K for facility decarbonization projects

  The Large-Scale Thermal program is accepting applications through July 31 for heating, cooling and hot water systems in single buildings of at least 100,000 square feet or campuses of 250,000 square feet and up.

  Sustainability

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  Office conversions accelerate, but many older buildings face demolition: reports

  High vacancy rates have driven building owners to repurpose space, which should help the U.S. office market’s recovery. But high costs and incompatible structural designs remain challenges, CBRE says.

  Development

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  Utilities, energy developers back Senate’s more lenient tax credit timeline

  A powerful coalition of trade associations and energy groups thanked senators for rolling back some of the House version’s deepest cuts, but the two chambers will need to agree on a final bill.

  Sustainability

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  Judge strikes down National Science Foundation’s 15% funding cap for research overhead

  The new ruling blocks an effort to cap research overhead reimbursements, which universities use to support development and maintenance of laboratories and facilities.

  Compliance

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  Senate Finance Committee reduces House IRA cuts, but few changes for wind and solar

  Wind and solar projects must begin construction by the end of 2025 to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s full 45Y and 48E tax credits in the Finance Committee's proposed budget bill.

  Development

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  Johnson Controls relaunches Connected Sprinkler service

  The service, which integrates with existing sprinkler systems, can help facility managers shift to predictive maintenance, limit downtime and potentially reduce insurance premiums, the company says.

  Technology

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  Summer power bills are going up, federal government warns

  Consumers will see a “slight increase” in power bills this summer, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Monday. But that analysis is based on expectations for cooler weather.

  Operations

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  US, global cities tout emissions reductions

  Local U.S. officials say they’re driving emissions goals from the ground up since the Trump administration’s withdrawal from key international climate events and agreements.

  Sustainability

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  Office downsizing has peaked: Cushman & Wakefield

  Economic and geopolitical uncertainties are delaying some restructuring plans, but only temporarily, as pressure to reduce and control commercial real estate spending remains “as strong as ever,” the firm says.  

  Operations

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  Data centers could bring alternative battery types into the mainstream, developers say

  Artificial intelligence data centers have unique energy needs, and industry insiders say that’s driving a renewed interest in energy storage technologies that have not caught on with utilities.

  Technology

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  Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum

  The exact new rate will depend on progress made toward a tariff deal with the Trump administration that is slated to begin July 21.

  Corporate/Finance

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  Data center heat could make US campuses more efficient, experts say

  The U.S. lags Europe and Canada on data center heat recovery, but the industry’s breakneck growth offers a significant opportunity for universities, companies, district energy providers and others.

  Sustainability

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  Proptech firms pull in funding to ramp up AI tools

  Improved building data management, operational efficiencies and tenant experiences are three needs driving investment in proptech, experts say.

  Technology

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  Municipalities tap AI for permitting

  Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, are using the tech to cleave wait times, while Honolulu promises big upgrades and faster responses.

  Technology

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  On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation

  Boston-based Suffolk plans to complete the hotel portion of the restoration at the iconic New York City landmark later this year, according to the contractor.

  Development

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  Life sciences struggles with oversupply in Q1, but upsides exist, experts say

  Building owners with higher vacancy rates are increasingly shifting their attention to alternative end users, like AI firms. Downsizing and more efficient space use could help alleviate oversupply, CBRE and JLL reports say. 

  Development

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  Targeted investment, tech can sustain critical infrastructure

  To help communities bounce back after disaster, jurisdictions must identify gaps in lifeline systems and cost-effective ways to mend them, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.

  Sustainability

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  Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers

  The tech and social media giant entered an agreement with XGS Energy to help develop 150 MW of geothermal power generation.

  Sustainability

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  Bladeless ceiling fan maker touts design’s energy, air quality benefits

  Pulling cool, dry air from the floor and redistributing it across the room can save operators money while improving indoor air quality, a bladeless fan manufacturer says.

  Sustainability

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  How the potential end of Energy Star could affect building operators

  The demise of the widely-used program could lead to a massive disruption in building operations, experts say.

  Sustainability

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  Opinion

  ICE preparedness is crucial for hoteliers in 2025

  As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns spread nationwide, hotels should prioritize tools and training to create a safe environment for workers and guests alike.

  Operations

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  ASHRAE, ICC open second review period for building lifecycle emissions standard

  The proposed joint standard seeks to establish a methodology for quantifying embodied and operational greenhouse gas emissions across the lifecycle of buildings and their sites.

  Compliance

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  Microgrids keep the lights on for wildfire-prone California facilities

  But federal tax changes under consideration in Congress could make microgrids more expensive for schools and localities that provide services during emergencies.

  Operations

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  Opinion

  New ASCE codes aim to provide vital flood protection

  The American Society of Civil Engineers’ updated standards mark a major shift in approach for design and construction in flood hazard areas, according to a floodplain manager.

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