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OSHA publishes final employee walkaround rule
The rule, effective May 31, reverts to a long-standing practice that gives employees the right to select a third-party advocate to accompany a safety inspection.
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Schneider Electric adds video management capabilities to its buildings platform
The integration will give facility managers access to large amounts of data, improving security and ease of decision-making, a Schneider exec says.
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Bitcoin miner unveils high-efficiency chip cooling system for data centers
The dual-phase liquid cooling technology can cut cooling costs and space requirements by up to 60% and 75%, respectively, Marathon Digital Holdings says.
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Bringing staff and student voices into the school design process
As districts nationwide renovate or build schools, they increasingly seek formal input from those most connected to the spaces.
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How cities are building out public EV charging infrastructure
As more electric vehicles hit the road, municipalities and property owners are working with contractors to deploy public charging infrastructure.
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New software model can predict tenant demand 6-9 months before leasing activity, VTS says
The model aims to help commercial landlords and agents identify prospective tenants three to four months before scheduling physical tours, the company says.
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College spending on existing buildings jumped over 26% in 2023
Despite a heightened focus on maintaining old facilities, a significant gap exists between maintenance needs and spending.
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Rooftop heat pump technologies can save US businesses $5B annually: DOE
A new commercial heat pump accelerator program aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs compared with natural gas-fueled heat pumps, the U.S. Department of Energy says.
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Allegion US adds Google Wallet to mobile credential capabilities
Security access controls will be available to customers using Schlage locks, wall readers and reader controllers, the multinational security firm says.
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Building decarbonization goes beyond energy efficiency, USGBC says
Other pathways, like electrification, clean power and building grid integration, can help owners and operators reduce building emissions, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.
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KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions requirements, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
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Tight timelines, future-proofing key to stadium upgrades
A sizable portion of stadium renovation work scheduled for the offseason often extends into the season “with necessary prep and cleanup,” an industry exec says.
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Groundwater-based geothermal heat pumps offer efficient, year-round climate control
The technology, which is cost-effective across 75% of the U.S. landmass and ideal for space-constrained users, could eventually displace utility gas service, proponents say.
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Facilities managers adapt to the post-pandemic office
Flexible desk areas and more collaborative spaces are some of the office updates designed to meet the evolving needs of a hybrid workforce.
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Green Key Global sustainability certification now live for US hotels
The certification process requires hotels to undergo an assessment and audit of their performance in areas like energy and water conservation and indoor air quality.
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National blueprint for building-sector decarbonization released by Biden administration
The plan sets specific targets for reducing on-site energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and recommends state and local building performance standards.
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$5.3M DOE grant to fund Indianapolis vocational education campus
Ameresco and charter school operator Matchbook Learning are building a high school and career center powered by renewable energy.
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Higher indoor air quality standards needed, researchers say
The IAQ experts highlight the growing consensus for a need to revise ventilation rates beyond the existing minimum “acceptable” targets.
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Federal real estate optimization proposed in Biden FY25 budget
The U.S. General Services Administration would receive $425 million to right-size its portfolio; revamp structures in the Washington, D.C., area; improve digital services; and ditch unused properties.
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Office redesigns seek to bridge home, office disconnects: Cisco
While a majority of employees and employers want better technology and infrastructure to accommodate new hybrid work behaviors, many organizations are not offering practical supports, a report says.
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What employers need to know about union organizing in 2024
The game has completely changed in the wake of the Cemex decision, attorneys from Cozen O’Connor said in a March 21 webinar.
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Legislation to boost federal building security, oversight awaits House vote
The bills, approved by the Senate in late March, aim to strengthen worker safety and address project delays and budget overruns in federal facilities.
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NFPA launches new solutions, advisory services corporation
NFPA Global Solutions will help customers demonstrate compliance with fire and electrical safety codes, standards and regulations via testing, inspection and certification.
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IRS direct pay framework opens doors for tax-exempt entities to access clean energy credits
The U.S. Treasury Department’s final rule for the program paves the way for organizations to receive more than 30% of a project’s cost in direct cash payments for clean energy investments.
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JLL, Nomad Futurist Foundation to develop free data center training program
The curriculum, based on JLL’s in-house training courses, intends to address talent scarcity and related workforce challenges in the data center industry.