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    All eyes on utilization: How CRE leaders are rethinking building space

    Building utilization rates are increasing as workplace operators leverage data to inform space decisions, CBRE says.

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    Google inks PPA for 100 MW from Germany’s largest offshore wind farm

    The clean electricity will be provided by Energie Baden-Württemberg over a 15-year period and help decarbonize the tech giant’s operations in Germany.

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    Trane launches digital hub to unify building data, applications

    Trane Cloud can help facility managers by putting autonomous control, asset management and energy optimization tools on a single platform, the company says. 

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    NYC buildings face higher-cost security guards with mandate

    A new city ordinance requires security guard companies to match the pay and benefits of city-contracted guards. At least one other city is now looking at its own version of the wage-parity law.

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    How 2 independent grocers are using facial recognition to combat theft

    “When [people] steal, they’re stealing personally from my husband and I and my team and my family,” the operator of a Grocery Outlet store said during a session at the National Grocers Association show.

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    House, Senate bills would give schools $130B for facility upgrades

    In addition to providing grants, the proposal would restore and enhance bond authority, which could give lower-income school districts a better chance of getting funding issues passed.

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    Facility managers should inspect retaining walls and foundations for leaning, cracks

    Even a small amount of water can degrade retaining walls and foundations, so ensuring proper drainage is a must, one engineer says.

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    Time for facilities to leverage solar incentives is winding down

    Whether you're considering leasing your rooftop to a solar developer, purchasing a system or entering into a power purchase agreement, there’s still time to improve project ROI with federal tax credits — but not much time. 

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    Super Bowl stadium will showcase next-gen digital signage, cybersecurity

    The world’s largest outdoor 4K video boards, interconnected LED screens and ribbon boards will provide an immersive game day experience, NFL and tech executives say.

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    ICE’s warehouse-to-detention-center plan raises facilities risks

    Companies risk a backlash from selling property to the agency or getting involved in renovations or post-transition operations, critics say.

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    Using carbon dioxide to cool data centers reduces energy use 25%, Karman Industries says

    It also reduces the space data centers need by 80% through elimination of an extensive cooling infrastructure, the company claims.

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    Johnson Controls sees 84% systems order growth in the Americas

    The company is expanding its exposure to data centers and life sciences with cooling reference architectures, new chillers and accompanying software, CEO Joakim Weidemanis says.

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    CDP, Ecolab launch index to boost corporate water management

    The Water Use Efficiency Index aims to provide business leaders with a clear view of their water use across operations and info on how to improve performance.

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    Large companies push coworking expansion

    Flexible space arrangements are giving organizations a way to offer smaller locations for employees, with the same amenities as corporate headquarters, reports say.

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    Federal prisons bureau is speeding repairs with facilities ‘strike forces’

    By keeping the work in-house and using inmates to help, the agency is making progress against a $4 billion repair backlog, the Bureau of Prisons deputy director says.

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    Tariffs lifted nonresidential construction costs 3.2% in 2025

    Trade policy will “continue to put upward pressure on certain materials” this year, said Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors.

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    Utah is planning to construct a vast homeless shelter. Some critics are calling it a ‘detention camp.’

    Two members of Congress joined the National Homelessness Law Center in calling for a rejection of federal funding for the 1,300-bed facility in Salt Lake City.

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    AIM refrigerant mandate takes effect, exposing facilities to new compliance risk

    Appliances containing as little as 15 pounds of hydrofluorocarbons are subject to leak detection, repair and replacement requirements under a federal rule that took effect in January. 

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    New York City adopts 2025 energy codes with focus on smart electrification

    The NYC Department of Buildings is expected to begin NYCECC enforcement on March 30, so operators should evaluate how upcoming filings might be impacted, the Urban Green Council says. 

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    The solar energy array powering MGM Resorts in Las Vegas

    The resort operator is using Estuary Power’s newly completed Escape Solar and Storage Project to power its electricity needs on the Strip and support its renewable energy goals.

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    Energy Star gets full 2026 funding from Congress

    Despite the Trump administration’s effort to eliminate the program, it receives $33 million as part of a fiscal 2026 funding bill signed last week.

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    Building automation helps lead Honeywell sales growth

    The company is leveraging recurring revenue through its Forge building automation platform, CEO Vimal Kapur says.

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    2026 Facilities Outlook: Opportunities for building operators

    From resilience in the face of energy, weather and security threats to the future of electrification, here's what Facilities Dive sees on the horizon for building operators this year.

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    Wider view of risk, resiliency needed to thrive in an era that promises uncertainty

    Cybersecurity, physical security and energy needs will join extreme weather to shape 2026 facility resilience plans, operations specialists say.  

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    IWBI introduces ratings to help operators attract tenants, investors seeking healthy buildings

    The two new ratings offer a pathway for building operators to show progress toward occupant wellness, the International WELL Building Institute says.