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

Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan

The computer tech giant said just one of its planned facilities could accommodate about eight Boeing 747 airplanes lined up nose to tail.

By Sebastian Obando • March 13, 2024

5 of the largest office conversions underway across the US

The number of old office units slated for conversion to apartments has more than quadrupled to 55,300 since 2021, a report from RentCafe finds.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 23, 2024

Idaho’s $2B school infrastructure bill gains momentum, heads to House floor

The new bill would create a School Modernization Facilities Fund that school districts can tap into for their construction, renovation and maintenance needs.

By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 22, 2024

The average school building is nearly a half-century old

Only 39% of schools surveyed by the National Center for Education Statistics reported having an indoor air quality coordinator.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 15, 2024

5 stadium projects set to cross the goal line in 2024

Major league sports projects that prioritize design, large screen installations, seating comfort and easier concourse navigation are set to open this year.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 12, 2024

Airport power demand could nearly double by 2030, case study suggests

Airports, utilities, regulators, technology providers and industry partners must collaborate to make infrastructure investments now, the study says.

By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 6, 2024

Construction firm exec sees growth in office conversion market

Adolfson & Peterson’s Will Pender says the firm is seeing a record demand for projects that transform vacant workspaces into housing.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 23, 2024

Life sciences will be driven by tenant-favorable markets, automation: JLL

Organizations are also set to focus more on implementing sustainable energy alternatives to power their operations, according to a 2024 trends report.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 19, 2024

United Airlines aims to expand Denver facilities; skirts rumors of potential HQ move

United’s bid to establish a new flight simulator building in Denver follows a $33 million purchase of property in the city which sparked rumors of a potential shift in the airline’s base of operations.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 11, 2024

Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions

Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.

By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024

NFL’s Ravens award Gilbane $430M stadium upgrade project

The Rhode Island builder will oversee substantial additions to the exterior of Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium while renovating much of the venue’s interior.

By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 18, 2023

A lack of collaborative space tops list of in-office concerns

As 58% of North American companies are mandating or encouraging more time in the office than they did six months ago, challenges remain, according to a workplace report by VTS.

By Joe Burns • Dec. 15, 2023

NYC removes rooftop zoning restrictions for solar, heat pump and electrification equipment

The "City of Yes" initiative, which takes effect Dec. 11, is expected to help facilitate environmentally friendly retrofits for over 50,000 buildings.

By Joe Burns • Dec. 11, 2023

ABM expands facility management role at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B

In its new contract with LaGuardia Gateway Partners, ABM will provide “comprehensive” facility operations and services at the newly renovated terminal.

By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 8, 2023

United’s $2.6B Houston airport expansion plans hit a snag

A $150 million city contribution to the project is on hold due to “city issues” and “a misunderstanding,” according to an airline spokesperson. 

By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 4, 2023

7 airport expansions to watch

From St. Louis to Denver, Houston and Des Moines, Iowa, aviation projects are taking off, boosted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

By Julie Strupp , Matthew Thibault • Nov. 30, 2023

IRS and Treasury propose clean energy investment tax credit updates

The proposed regulations would further define what qualifies as an ITC-eligible energy property and address Inflation Reduction Act-related wage and apprenticeship requirements.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 28, 2023

Renew Energy Partners, EnergyRM will finance up to $200M in CRE energy retrofits

Building owners can receive project capital through EnergyRM’s fintech transaction platform and make repayments through post-retrofit energy savings, Renew says.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 22, 2023

Office-to-residential conversion costs can be 30% lower than new construction: Gensler

Only 25% of the office buildings it assessed for adaptive reuse were deemed suitable for conversion, however, according to the firm’s analysis. 

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 20, 2023

GSA places 23 properties on the chopping block to “right-size” federal real estate

The U.S. General Services Administration says it plans to reduce its portfolio by 3.5 million square feet and avoid more than $1 billion in costs over the next decade.

By Nish Amarnath • Updated Nov. 10, 2023

JLL turns Virginia office park buildings into education hub

The real estate services firm partnered with Fairfax County Public Schools to navigate challenges of space expansion and budget constraints. 

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 7, 2023

Higher prices for hard services contracts expected to linger: CBRE

Competition for labor will keep electric, plumbing and HVAC service contract costs elevated compared with those for soft services, the report states.    

By Joe Burns • Oct. 31, 2023

White House advances office-to-residential conversions with new resources

Multiple federal agencies launched new guidance, financing and technical assistance to address a 30-year high in office vacancies.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 30, 2023

JLL, Schneider, Lumen Technologies partner on modular data center rollouts

With modular designs and the partners' expertise, the group aims to meet the burgeoning demand for data centers quicker and at a lower cost.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 26, 2023