The Latest
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Project delays hit facilities managers across the board
Warehouse and transportation are two sectors in which almost 15% of FMs have had all of their projects delayed, a survey by the International Facility Management Association finds.
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Retrieved from Visitt on January 28, 2026
Visitt building platform to expand AI agents with $22M influx
The software provider is working to add agents for predictive maintenance and lifecycle asset management, the company co-founder says.
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Retrieved from Amazon press page.
Amazon Go’s demise exposes a hard truth: Fuel-less c-stores aren’t working
The tech giant blamed a lack of differentiation, but the end of its c-store chain underscores that fuel-free locations are struggling to turn a profit.
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Deep Dive
Energy savings to push electrification forward in 2026 despite federal headwinds
To save money, increase resiliency and meet state and local mandates, building operators continue to switch to electric systems, experts say in Facility Dive's 2026 outlook on electrification.
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Prime Data Centers uses closed-loop air and liquid cooling to earn Energy Star certifications
The Dallas-based developer and operator is one of a growing group of tech companies looking to reduce data centers’ impacts on the environment and customer energy bills.
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Sam Altman-backed Exowatt launches arm to power data centers with clean energy
The company said ExoRise will use its proprietary solar and battery technology in remote locations with good solar exposure to serve data centers.
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Prisons battle nightly drone drops of drugs, other contraband
Technology is available to help facilities respond to incursions, but federal aviation rules lag behind the threat, security specialists say.
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Office sector benefitting from rise in attendance, JLL says
Almost all Fortune 100 companies have moved to hybrid or full-time in-office requirements, helping the sector reach a post-pandemic leasing volume high, according to the firm.
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Winter storm warnings mean prepare for burst pipes, water leaks
Freezing temperatures can cause costly water damage, both seen and unseen. Facility managers must protect pipes and respond quickly during emergencies, a restoration professional says.
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Natural disasters: What to do before — and after — one strikes your school
NWEA’s playbook suggests that schools develop a recovery plan and build relationships with community groups before any severe climate event occurs.
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Appliance efficiency standards generated $330B in business savings, over 10 years, analysis shows
The federal government’s energy efficiency standards are now at risk, says the Appliance Standards Awareness Project.
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Gas sector takes furnace efficiency fight to Supreme Court
Advocates say stricter efficiency rules can be met with proven, energy-saving technologies. The gas industry says the rules ban non-condensing furnaces and other products.
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Shooting victim’s widow sues 345 Park Ave., NFL for lax security
Smart cameras, alerts, weapon detectors — none of that was adequately deployed for a high-profile building, says a lawsuit against the building owner, manager, security company and the NFL, one of the tenants.
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Concierge model could limit headaches from office redesigns
More facilities managers see the model as a way to increase operational agility as building sensors lead to more frequent space changes.
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New Jersey governor orders state to accelerate solar, storage and virtual power plants
The virtual power plant initiative ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was sworn in Tuesday, would be administered by electric distribution utilities and third-party suppliers in the state.
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Bunker is a separate driver of White House ballroom, OMB chief indicates
The once-secret safe space for the president will be rebuilt as part of the structure replacing the old East Wing, according to reports.
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Limble launches AI tools, appoints new CEO
The software company’s new chief, Gary Specter, will help the company integrate AI technologies into its maintenance management platform.
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Google inks PPAs to power data centers with carbon-free energy
The power purchase agreements with Clearway Energy Group will provide power to Google’s data centers in Missouri, Texas and West Virginia.
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Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy
The batteries would provide data center backup power on a much larger scale than lithium-ion batteries do now, the company said.
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Georgetown University, Cisco partner on digital infrastructure
The multiyear agreement will roll out Wi-Fi 7 across the university to support AI research and growing demand for digital connectivity, Cisco says.
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Office, retail to see more leasing as market recovery continues: CBRE
The pricing gap between prime and non-prime office assets is expected to widen, creating demand in the next tier of space, the company says.
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Against slow hiring, construction projects face hurdles: AGC
The latest outlook from the Associated General Contractors of America reveals two bright spots — data centers and power projects — amid a growing number of challenges.
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Extreme cold put heat pumps to the test — and they passed, Elephant Energy CEO says
Performance is tied to proper installation of the technology, which can be complex, D.R. Richardson says.
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PNC mandates 5-day RTO starting May 4
PNC’s policy change closely follows one at competitor Truist, which ended hybrid work Jan. 1.
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GGP says it cut energy costs by 30% at Texas mall
The Woodlands Mall became the flagship site for the real estate giant’s peak demand reduction initiative, which helps it avoid utility demand charges during periods of high demand.
Updated Jan. 16, 2026