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  • The College of New Jersey, Alexis Mraz, Society for Risk Analysis, legionella
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    Monochloramine better than chlorine at curbing Legionnaires’ disease, study suggests

    Areas served by water treatment plants that use monochloramine have lower rates of the disease than those served by plants that use chlorine, a study to be released tomorrow finds.

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    Efficient buildings attract high prices, but agent knowledge is low: NAR

    Hard costs like utilities and operations are a top buying and leasing consideration, but not all agents see value in promoting those, according to an August survey.

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    Heat pumps perform well in older buildings: German study

    The findings support other analyses showing building owners can reduce energy consumption and cost by replacing inefficient HVAC systems with heat pumps.

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    R-Zero software designed to support LL97 compliance in NYC

    ProspectorNY analyzes New York City laws, regulations and other data to help building operators improve efficiency, lower costs and ease compliance, the company says.

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    Some districts reverse school closures despite declining enrollment

    While closures can be “deeply painful,” keeping schools open can mean fewer student resources or even a state takeover, an education professor said.

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    Madison Square Garden, Cisco partner to boost arena connectivity

    Improved in-venue connectivity for fans and improved connectivity for operations such as concessions, security and broadcast are high priorities for stadium technology pros, a 2025 survey says.

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    House bill barring state, local gas appliance bans clears hurdle

    California and Washington are among the states with gas bans, and Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Maryland, are among the localities with bans.

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    New York requires greenhouse gas emissions reporting from waste facilities

    The rule would apply to facilities like landfills, incinerators and anaerobic digesters, as well as waste-to-energy facilities and fueling infrastructure. It comes as the federal government scales back its own reporting program.

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    JLL tapped to operate JFK New Terminal One

    The company will provide HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and other technical services at the terminal after overseeing the construction-to-operations transition phase of the project, slated to begin next year.

  • ISS, facility management, Wang Fuk Court, Hong Kong
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    Facility management company ISS could face Hong Kong fire scrutiny

    An affiliate of the company manages the Wang Fuk Court complex where almost 160 people died after flames engulfed multiple buildings last week.

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    Patient privacy, emergency services the focus of $500M hospital project

    The project revamps the emergency department, operating rooms and mechanical systems at the West Islip, New York, hospital, Catholic Health’s facilities lead says. 

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    U.S. data center power demand could reach 106 GW by 2035: BloombergNEF

    The forecast is 36% higher than its April estimate. Other experts warn that an AI bubble or speculative data center proposals could be fueling excessive load growth projections.

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    Sensor data is key to generating ROI from AI investments

    Insight into how people use a space can enable building operators to optimize what they have rather than spend money to add more, says Honghao Deng, CEO of AI platform company Butlr. 

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    Walmart, other retailers to 3D-print more than 12 construction projects

    The retail giant will partner with 3D-printing firm Alquist, equipment renter Hugg & Hall and general contractor FMGI to leverage the tech, starting at store No. 338 in Lamar, Missouri.

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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.