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    EV Realty, GreenPoint Partners to develop multi-fleet EV charging hubs

    The $200M joint venture will drive a “rapid buildout” of high-powered commercial EV charging facilities serving local and regional delivery, service and logistics fleets.

    By Brian Martucci • April 19, 2024
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    Nucor launches data center division with $115M acquisition

    The acquisition of Southwest Data Products' offices and manufacturing facility will expand the capabilities of Nucor's Warehouse Systems business, the company says.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 18, 2024
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    Ecotrak gets $30M to accelerate facilities management software development

    The funding will enhance its platform for multi-site businesses, driving operational efficiency and returns on investment for its customers, the company says. 

    By April 17, 2024
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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.

    By April 2, 2024
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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.

    By April 1, 2024
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    JLL secures Northrop Grumman facilities management contract

    The real estate services firm says it will provide strategic sourcing and management for the aerospace and defense technology company.

    By March 27, 2024
  • JLL, HES, Sodexo, others sign university facilities management contracts

    While technology has helped institutions expand their maintenance coverage, chronic funding shortfalls continue to place operations at risk.

    By March 26, 2024
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    Developer sues Minnesota contractor after $735K payment disappears

    Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.

    By Matthew Thibault • March 22, 2024
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    To meet data center demand, Schneider Electric plans manufacturing expansion

    The $85 million investment in two Tennessee facilities will start having an impact this year, the company said.

    By March 18, 2024
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    Ample funding opportunities drive growth, rent hikes for life sciences space

    Vacant space has intensified pressure for building owners and operators, while tenants find more options and opportunities.

    By March 12, 2024
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    GE Vernova, Montana Technologies form dehumidification joint venture

    Montana’s AirJoule technology, when paired with GE Vernova’s sorbent materials and coating process, could significantly lower HVAC energy consumption for many applications, the companies say. 

    By March 12, 2024
  • ABB eyes US expansion with purchase of facilities management firm in Ohio

    The acquisition will build on an ongoing strategy to broaden electrification services in the U.S. through “significant additional expertise” in maintenance, electrical safety and renewables, ABB says.

    By Feb. 29, 2024
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    Work Dynamics’ robust performance drove Q4 revenue growth, JLL says

    Fee revenue for the firm’s leasing business shrank 15% in 2023, with occupiers exercising caution, but CEO Christian Ulbrich anticipates “green shoots” in the commercial real estate market.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
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    Modine to acquire data center, IAQ-focused air handling manufacturer Scott Springfield

    The purchase will expand Modine’s portfolio and manufacturing footprint and provide cross-selling opportunities for its existing chiller portfolio.

    By Feb. 27, 2024
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    Schneider Electric expects to slash scope 2 emissions with tax credit deal

    Schneider says the tax credit transfer agreement with Engie, which leverages Inflation Reduction Act provisions, will accelerate scope 3 emissions reductions for its clients.

    By Feb. 23, 2024
  • Cushman & Wakefield’s property and facilities management revenue grows, leasing declines in 2023

    Delayed occupier decision-making drove a 12% leasing decline in 2023. CEO Michelle MacKay and CFO Neil Johnston emphasized strategic planning and cost efficiency initiatives to navigate challenging market conditions. 

    By Feb. 21, 2024
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    Schneider Electric sees surge in energy management, system revenue in Q4 2023

    AI developments and continued demand across the data center and infrastructure markets drove its fourth-quarter and full-year growth, according to the company’s latest earnings.

    By Feb. 16, 2024
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    CBRE facilities management services boom in Q4

    In addition to strong growth from its Global Workplace Solutions segment, CFO Emma Giamartino says the firm expects leasing to grow modestly in 2024. 

    By Feb. 16, 2024
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    Multiple lawsuits target Johnson Controls across the US

    A suit filed filed in a New York City federal court alleges that the company is refusing to pay sales representatives commissions they are due.

    By Feb. 15, 2024
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    Building workers’ union members approve New York City contract with Realty Advisory Board

    More than 99% of bargaining committee members who voted on the package approved the deal, which secures wage hikes, bonuses and improved retirement benefits.

    By Feb. 13, 2024
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    Washington, DC, readies tax abatement program for commercial-to-residential conversions

    The incentive provides property owners up to $2.5 million for each fiscal year from 2024 through 2026 through a provision that a local attorney describes as “critical to the lifeblood of the city.”

    By Feb. 12, 2024
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    58% of top office leases were renewals in 2023: CBRE

    The firm says the majority of these renewals came in the Mid-Atlantic region, attributing these commitments to lower office utilization-driven resizing.

    By Feb. 9, 2024
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    How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?

    The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.

    By Kara Arundel • Feb. 9, 2024
  • Attendees walk through an expo hall at AWS re:Invent 2023, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on November 28, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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    AWS expands data center footprint to absorb growing customer demand for AI

    The hyperscaler is extending the life of its cloud servers to offset a planned increase in data center capital investments.

    By Matt Ashare • Feb. 8, 2024
  • Trane Technologies CEO and chair Dave Regnery speaks at the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit with Avipsa Mahapatra.
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    Trane Technologies piles up $6.9 billion backlog

    The company’s CEO said a strong pipeline of commercial HVAC projects has led the business to play a larger role in its overarching financials.

    By Feb. 5, 2024