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CBRE sees facilities management, project management net revenue growth, leasing rebound in Q1
Costs in the firm’s global workplace solutions segment “have increased at an unacceptable rate,” however, prompting cost-cutting actions, CEO Bob Sulentic said.
By Joe Burns • May 6, 2024 -
Johnson Controls’ North America applied HVAC and controls orders grow nearly 50% in Q2
Data center orders in the first half of 2024 have already surpassed 2023 totals and similar growth is expected over the next few years, CEO George Oliver says.
By Joe Burns • May 2, 2024 -
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Cushman & Wakefield posts 5% leasing revenue growth amid overall Q1 decline
Revenue from its property, facilities and project management segment, renamed services, dropped 3%, but mid-sized office and industrial leasing grew in all sub-regions across the Americas, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • April 30, 2024 -
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Johnson Controls gets ahead of sustainability, emissions reduction goals
The company has reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 44% since 2017 while reducing safety incidents and increasing diverse supplier spending, according to its 2024 sustainability report.
By Joe Burns • April 29, 2024 -
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Data center demand drives Schneider Electric’s Q1 revenue growth in North America
Despite supply constraints and discrete automation weaknesses, solid traction in energy management and renovations of commercial buildings are driving a positive outlook in 2024, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • April 29, 2024 -
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Honeywell’s building solutions business grows in first quarter, despite year-over-year declines in building, industrial automation
Lower volumes in warehouse and workflow solutions, driven by subdued investments in automation, spurred a decline in industrial automation sales, CFO Greg Lewis says.
By Joe Burns • April 26, 2024 -
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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 Nish Amarnath • 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 Nish Amarnath • 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 Joe Burns • 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 Nish Amarnath • 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 Joe Burns • 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 Joe Burns • 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 Joe Burns • 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 Nish Amarnath • 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 Nish Amarnath • 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 Nish Amarnath • 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 Joe Burns • 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 Nish Amarnath • 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 Nish Amarnath • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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 Nish Amarnath • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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 Joe Burns • 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 Joe Burns • Feb. 15, 2024
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