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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.

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    Power outages getting longer as extreme weather takes larger toll, report says

    The average length of the longest power outage has increased in all regions since 2022, according to JD Power. 

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    What a tech-centric workplace approach looks like

    The boundaries between digital and physical workplace environments will blur further as AI and IoT technologies mature, creating a new wave of data-driven operations.

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    Mayo Clinic taps Siemens, Metalmark to improve hospital IAQ

    The organizations will develop biosensors to monitor emergency room air for viruses, bacteria and allergens. Autonomous systems will respond when pathogens are found.

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    AI pilots are popular in CRE, but end benefits lag: JLL

    Organizations hope AI will help them reach cutting-edge solutions quickly, but talent and infrastructure gaps create a “sobering reality,” the firm says.

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    Electricity prices to rise in 2026, says Energy Information Administration

    Electricity demand is also going up, with much of it concentrated in Texas due to “data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities,” said the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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    Coworking, flex space provide alternative revenue stream for workplace operators

    Renting out spare meeting or event space can help keep costs down for tenants without impacting operations, a commercial real estate experience provider says.

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    Using one set of tools to manage occupant well-being and energy efficiency

    Smart building infrastructure means the two objectives don’t have to compete with one another, Fabio Zaniboni of building IoT company BubblyNet says. 

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    Social media posts raise false alarms over shoplifting, store violence from food assistance pause

    Claims about an uptick in incidents are misleading and not a reason to step up security, retail industry sources say.  

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    Tracker

    The 2025 map of building performance standards across the US

    Stay updated on states and municipalities’ energy and emissions requirements, deadlines and noncompliance penalties for commercial and public properties.

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    Yesway nabs Murphy USA leader to spearhead facilities

    In past roles, Robert Drake has reduced maintenance costs, standardized preventive maintenance and strengthened technician training, Yesway says. 

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    Disinfectant wipes effective at removing contaminants, research confirms

    Wipes work better on hard surfaces like glass than on soft, non-porous surfaces like vinyl, Clemson University researchers find.

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    Record-setting commercial performance offsets residential struggles: Trane

    Commercial HVAC bookings jumped 30% in the third quarter as Trane executives touted the multi-year growth opportunity from data centers.

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    Data center cooling drives Johnson Controls growth

    The company is developing a full-stack thermal management portfolio for data centers. It’s also leaning into building decarbonization solutions, executives said Wednesday.

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    For building services companies, a good Q3 as they ride RTO, data center waves

    CBRE, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield continue to benefit from return to work-driven leasing activity and data center services, which also boosted building control and HVAC system providers. 

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    Carbon dioxide-based cooling part of 153-store Food Lion remodel

    Energy-efficient lighting, refrigerated cases with doors and carbon dioxide-based cooling systems are among changes the grocery chain made as part of a $484 million project that’s boosted sales. 

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    CBRE pays $1.2B to expand data center, critical power system capabilities

    The deal will help CBRE serve data centers, power and energy assets and other facilities requiring uninterrupted power, its building operating segment chief says. 

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    Trane unveils thermal management design for next-gen NVIDIA data centers

    The design aims to maximize efficiency in power-constrained environments, boosting revenue and cutting power use for cutting-edge “AI factories,” Trane says.

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    JLL posts 10% revenue gains amid AI push

    The company saw strong growth in workplace management and leasing during Q3. It plans to integrate its software and technology business within real estate services to boost efficiency, CEO Christian Ulbrich says. 

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    Heineken leans on renewable energy-powered heat batteries to decarbonize brewery

    The beermaker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut down emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.

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    DOE rules banning sale of non-condensing water heaters, furnaces, can stand, court says

    Gas industry groups say they’ll challenge the decision. The D.C. federal appeals court was split over the agency's rationale for eliminating an entire class of appliances.

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    How MEP contractor Comfort Systems USA leveraged Lego-like model to drive 15x growth

    The company’s investment in volumetric modular construction capabilities makes it a go-to mechanical contractor for companies racing to build data centers or reshore manufacturing.