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Hilton Boston Back Bay completes multimillion-dollar renovation, emphasizing wellness
The redesigned 401-room hotel said it offers “travelers a front-row seat to both the heritage and future of Boston” and features an expanded fitness center and upgraded meeting space.
By Noor Adatia • June 17, 2026 -
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Manhattan, AECOM Hunt to manage $1.45B University of Florida stadium renovation
The companies will partner on the renovation to expand concourses, upgrade spaces and improve accessibility at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, aka “The Swamp.”
By Zachary Phillips • June 16, 2026 -
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JFK airport’s new Terminal 1 touts ESG performance
Reduced emissions in both construction and operations are key benefits, but the project had additional health, sustainability and diversity achievements, project participants say.
By Joe Burns • June 12, 2026 -
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Cities see opportunity in emerging sports markets
Long Beach, California, and five other cities are exploring how to capitalize on women’s sports and minor league franchises “to create permanent economic activity,” Mayor Rex Richardson says.
By Vicky Uhland • June 11, 2026 -
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More cities are embracing AI permitting systems. Federal funding is available for them.
Local governments have until July 13 to apply for up to $3 million in grants for automated permitting and building code systems.
By Ryan Kushner • June 11, 2026 -
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East Wing was a wreck before being razed for ballroom: court document
The White House Executive Residence Office recommended tearing down the building as the most efficient way to address a facility that was structurally unsound, moldy and serviced by obsolete mechanical systems, an affidavit shows.
By Robert Freedman • June 8, 2026 -
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Big, power-ready facilities key as occupiers drive industrial market improvement
The market is recovering from the effects of post-pandemic overbuilding as companies look for modern facilities that can accommodate power-hungry automation, industrial experts said in a report first provided to Facilities Dive.
By Joe Burns • June 4, 2026 -
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Washington Union Station renovation gets $466M from US DOT
The Department of Transportation will take a lead role in redeveloping the station and increasing its revenue potential.
By Dan Zukowski • June 2, 2026 -
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Inside Starbucks’ atmospheric and experiential renovations
About 1,000 locations will get $150,000 worth of work done this year that includes more power outlets, window curtains, warmer lighting, softer chairs and less use of disposable cups and plates.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 26, 2026 -
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Amtrak, DOT name developer for New York Penn Station renovation project
The $8 billion project includes expanding track capacity, a new Eighth Avenue entrance to a new train hall and improving the station’s existing subterranean structure.
By Dan Zukowski • May 22, 2026 -
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How builders are keeping materials costs down as Iran conflict persists
During recent earnings calls, major builders said they have seen prices rise as a result of the conflict but have methods for navigating the fuel spikes.
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Smithsonian castle to get hidden ‘seismic moat’ as it reopens for the America 250 celebration
The moat will separate the 170-year-old building from the ground to help it ride out an earthquake without damage to its unreinforced sandstone facade.
By Robert Freedman • May 18, 2026 -
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A2L refrigerant transition: Keep your legacy system running or prepare for time-consuming changes, expert says
The discontinuation of refrigerants with high global warming potential means high costs and long wait times for equipment retrofits or replacements, a Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US specialist says.
By Joe Burns • Updated May 27, 2026 -
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These solar modules mimic tile, other building material
Panels using a light-sensitive film hold out promise that facilities can go solar unobtrusively, the Fraunhofer Institute says.
By Robert Freedman • May 11, 2026 -
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Office demand remains resilient through AI surge, Iran conflict
Demand reached its highest post-pandemic level in Q1, driven by heightened activity in the technology, finance and legal sectors.
By Joe Burns • May 11, 2026 -
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$1.45B Chicago airport project goes vertical
The project will add 19 gates, 20,000 square feet of lounge space, 30,000 square feet of retail space and a 450-square-foot children’s play area in Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport.
By Matthew Thibault • April 30, 2026 -
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Coworking space growth reaches mid-tier markets: reports
Building owners are pivoting to attract companies that see flex space as a way to slim down their office needs, reports by Yardi Matrix and Coworking Cafe say.
By Joe Burns • April 30, 2026 -
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Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift
The main ballroom will have LED ceiling panels; the foyer will have built-in registration desks, digital screens for customized branding and a digital feature wall “designed to anchor large-scale events,” the hotel says.
By Noor Adatia • April 27, 2026 -
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7-Eleven to remodel over 7,000 stores in North America through 2030
The revamped stores will have a large format, food-focused design. Stores that already have the design report 30% more traffic and are expected to yield 44% more sales than 7-Eleven’s traditional stores, the company says.
By Brett Dworski • April 24, 2026 -
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$1B Virginia airport upgrade project reaches milestone
The three-gate expansion at Norfolk International Airport added concessions, seating, restrooms and an indoor pet-relief area.
By Joe Bousquin • April 22, 2026 -
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Small, connected data centers will power AI, a builder says
The days of big facilities are over because computing is transitioning from training to inferencing, which requires a decentralized model, according to Pete Sacco of PTS Data Center Solutions.
By Robert Freedman • April 22, 2026 -
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Fit-out costs escalate as high energy prices impact labor and materials: JLL
Almost 90% of commercial real estate executives globally say reducing operating costs through energy savings is a top C-suite priority over the next three years, per the firm's 2026 fit-out guide.
By Joe Burns • April 17, 2026 -
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How AECOM Hunt raced to replace Rays’ $60M ballpark roof
After a hurricane damaged Tropicana Field, the contractor coordinated across multiple continents to transport and assemble massive fiberglass panels in time for the 2026 home opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.
By Zachary Phillips • April 7, 2026 -
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AI impact on office markets won’t be as bad as many think, Newmark says
Even under the company’s severe downside case, the dislocation will be less than what occurred during the pandemic, according to the company.
By Joe Burns • April 6, 2026 -
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Surgery center leases jump as demand shifts to low-intensity fit-outs
Healthcare systems are embracing outpatient surgery centers for their cost-efficiency, resulting in a gain of 145% in leases, a CBRE report says.
By Joe Burns • April 1, 2026
