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Connecticut prisons complete solar project, $11M in energy savings projected
The 8.3-MW system is privately owned, so the state prison agency had to put up no money and is taking none of the financial risk, the Connecticut Green Bank says.
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Humidity control called paramount for facility managers
Maintaining optimal humidity can improve indoor air quality and extend the life of HVAC systems, Duncan Curd of DriSteem says.
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White House declares goal to reach 1M new apprentices per year
In an executive order, the administration castigated previous investments in higher education, stating that none have the incentives necessary “to meet workforce training needs.”
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JLL reorganizes divisions to help owners extract value from property operations
The new workplace unit comes as other big management companies have similarly consolidated technology, workplace, sustainability and building operations in a single unit.
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CBRE’s property management surges, but tariffs cloud company outlook
The firm saw outsized growth in its local facilities management business in the U.S., and noted immediate wins from a reorganization that took place earlier this year.
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ACHR News: Honeywell adds 42% surcharge on R-454B refrigerant
The company says it needs to source material outside the U.S. to meet demand, contributing to higher costs, according to a Honeywell letter to its customers reported by HVAC news source ACHR News.
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Mastercard announces solar, geothermal projects for its facilities
The payments company will build a solar panel array to power its tech hub in Missouri and replace its natural gas cooling and heating system with geothermal at its New York HQ.
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Poor facilities cited among reasons Connecticut shut down Paier College
The private art college withdrew its petition to reopen last month. It lost its accreditation and closed last fall because of mounting problems with its operations and academic programs.
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New Titans stadium brings electrical, mechanical systems into a single command center
By pulling electrical and mechanical systems data into a centralized control center and seeing power consumption in real-time, operators will be able to improve energy efficiency before the stadium opens, Schneider Electric says.
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Alberta prioritizing U.S. data center needs, former deputy minister says
The Canadian province has a long history of working with American partners, and the tariff climate isn’t changing that, Alberta’s just-departed deputy minister of trade says in an interview.
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Will you be held liable for third-party violence on your property? ‘Foreseeability’ is key
You can get hit for negligent security by the victim’s estate if you don’t take appropriate steps based on what you know about the area, an attorney says.
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Q&AMidwestern developer aims for mass timber heights
Neutral sees the material as a way to reduce its buildings’ carbon footprint and boost its focus on health and well-being, according to CEO Nate Helbach.
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With AI leak detection, 20% lower insurance costs possible, says water management company
Symmons Industries is partnering with data company Caylent to help facilities managers spot water issues before they lead to costly damage.
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Trump administration takes control of $7B Penn Station redevelopment
Neither the MTA nor the DOT has disclosed how the takeover will affect project timelines or ongoing construction activity at the site.
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MassBio, Veolia extend waste contract to include decarbonization, energy efficiency services
The new services will help consortium members in Boston and Cambridge, Mass., meet carbon reduction requirements, Veolia North America says.
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Airius touts jetted fans for heating, cooling big spaces
The fans help HVAC systems work better by redistributing stratified air that otherwise would collect just below the ceiling, the company says.
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Johnson Controls, FM:Systems energy technologies can provide 155% ROI: Forrester
Over three years, enterprises that implement these smart building technologies can reduce energy costs by 10%, chiller maintenance costs by 67% and improve rent premiums by 7%, the consulting group says.
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Trump tariffs add to warehouse automation woes
Some vendors say their customers are already becoming “increasingly concerned” about the tariffs, according to a report by Interact Analysis.
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Q&AHow JLL sees facilities managers benefitting from AI
Chief Technology Officer Yao Morin says AI won’t just be answering questions for building operators but will also be taking actions for them to boost their accuracy and productivity.
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OpinionYour parking spaces are losing money. AI can fix that
By increasing engagement and goodwill, owners can create a value-added relationship with the people who visit their facilities.
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Schneider Electric debuts data center consulting service
EcoConsult for Data Centers offers a roadmap to boost operational efficiency, maximize uptime and extend equipment and facility service life, Schneider says.
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NFMT recap: Why people remain key to facilities management success
Despite the importance of technology innovation in the building operations space, technicians and others remain indispensable to keeping facilities operating smoothly.
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FM:Systems’ workplace management platform OK’d for federal use amid tumultuous time for government
FedRAMP authorization will enable agencies to quickly adopt the company's workplace management and room and desk booking software as the government works to optimize space utilization.
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Can software-based radio systems improve front-line staff experience?
These systems can record, replay and translate communications and offer other benefits, the head of one such system says.
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Newmark to combine property, facilities management
The move is seen as a way to boost recurring revenue by making it easier to expand what the company offers building owners and to cross sell them services.
