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California’s K-12 facility funding system unconstitutional, students, parents say in lawsuit
Plaintiffs want the state to stop relying on local bond issues to trigger the release of matching funds to pay for unmet needs, similar to complaints filed in other states.
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Albireo offers private, secure layer for FMs to protect building systems from cyber threats
The secure platform can protect building systems without the high cost or complexity of on-site servers, the independent building controls and energy services provider says.
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California greenlights $25M for apprenticeship programs
Through the Employment Training Panel, the cash will fund 88 apprenticeship programs and some 22,000 workers, many in construction.
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Former Energy Star Portfolio Manager chief champions global benchmarking
Mike Zatz, 19-year veteran of EPA’s Portfolio Manager program, joined Measurabl this month to help it bring a Portfolio Manager-like platform to building operators in other countries.
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Attracting and retaining technicians: ‘It’s often not about money’
Big-picture thinking and making employees feel valued can keep facilities maintenance workers from leaving, says Bryan Decker of Compass Facilities.
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As temperatures rise, math performance drops
The findings are significant because HVAC systems are inadequate in more than 40% of public schools in the United States.
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Honeywell spin-off plans leave building automation at core
The industrial conglomerate is focused on 2026, when it will finalize a split into three companies, including an automation pure-play involving its building and industrial service offerings.
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ColumnRude awakening as AWS outage disrupts IoT-enabled beds
When the global cloud platform went down earlier this week, it wreaked havoc on beds that rely on internet connectivity.
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New York City is having an office-to-housing conversion boom. Could Chicago be next?
Chicago has a higher downtown office vacancy rate than the Big Apple. Housing advocates say those buildings could help address the affordable housing shortage.
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CBRE sees strong growth led by record Q3 leasing and data center expansion
The firm’s building operations segment increased revenue by double digits, adding to continued recovery in leasing, project management and cost consultancy across sectors.
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White House ballroom teardown catches critics by surprise
When introducing its plans in July, the Trump administration said the East Wing would remain in place. The contractor overseeing the demolition is having to fend off angry messages, news reports say.
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AI and IoT are boosting confidence in asset management: report
Organizations are adopting the technologies to help drive down reactive maintenance and focus on long-term lifecycle management strategies, Brightly says.
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Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs
New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.
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EV charging missing the mark for convenience stores, industry execs say
Leaders from Parker’s, Sheetz and Nouria discussed how customer attitudes toward chargers have changed in the past year and a half.
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Judge strikes down federal indirect cost cap hurting college facilities
University facilities managers’ budgets often pull from federal funds that support research. The ruling gives FMs a reprieve from the Administration’s effort to limit this source of money.
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Google’s New York City campus hit with bedbugs
Exterminators brought in a sniffer dog to confirm the outbreak. The company says the infestation was quickly remediated and asked employees to see if they took any bugs home with them.
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Common building equipment used in Louvre heist
Thieves used a truck-mounted furniture elevator and angle grinders to access a second-floor gallery while visitors and museum employees watched them steal some of France’s crown jewels.
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Employees value office time but struggle with noise, air quality: survey
Time in the office provides “social glue” and advancement opportunities, but building operators must use data to inform decision-making, XY Sense says.
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Most organic waste generators would face disposal ban under Massachusetts proposal
Right now, the ban applies to businesses and institutions that generate more than one-half ton of organic material a week. If the proposal goes forward, it would apply to all businesses and residents.
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Deep DiveInside the Aon Center: How JLL manages its home
The integrated property management giant has people working below ground and above the clouds to ensure the building — and the people inside — can work as efficiently as possible.
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With acquisition, Lennox becomes big seller of HVAC parts
The industry giant is expanding its component sales at a time when manufacturers are passing along price increases of close to 10% in large part because of tariffs.
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US office markets enter growth cycle as vacancy rates decline: JLL
Return to office mandates at a time when new construction is minimal are driving demand even for less-than-trophy assets, the firm says.
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Facilities add surveillance trailers to security mix
Low video streaming costs and the embedding of AI into cameras has made what was once limited to construction sites a cost-effective approach elsewhere, an industry executive says.
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By mandating scans for building access, JPMorgan supercharges biometric data debate
The United States’ largest bank won’t let its employees access its new headquarters unless they allow it to collect their most unique personally identifiable information.
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New tools showcase range of AI in building operations
In the last month, companies have rolled out products to help facilities managers oversee maintenance, HVAC systems and tenant operations.
