Bed bugs spreading in unexpected places: Orkin entomologist

Outbreaks in atypical facilities like offices, although rare, can cause outsized operational and reputational damage if not addressed quickly, a specialist says.

By Joe Burns • July 23, 2026

Fenway Park tackles modern security in historic venue

A partnership with Johnson Controls has helped the ballpark protect the stadium during games and events without losing its historic charm, says Ryan Kozul, senior director of ballpark operations. 

By Joe Burns • July 22, 2026

26 Federal Plaza likely had passive camera, security specialist says

An assailant poured gas on the steps at the federal building's employee entrance, lit a fire and ran away before federal agents and a security guard apprehended the suspect.

By Robert Freedman • Updated July 27, 2026

Project type ‘more than likely’ contributed to structural failure in NYC: ASCE engineer

The nature of the office-to-apartment conversion job probably meant the Manhattan building couldn’t support the extra weight, said ASCE’s former president.

By Zachary Phillips • July 22, 2026

WeWork will seek WELL Coworking Rating for more than 300 locations

The rating is designed to show how coworking and similar flexible workspaces meet health and well-being measures.

By Joe Burns • July 17, 2026

How accessibility features can help hotels win guests in an aging America

“Just because something is ADA-compliant doesn't mean it's easy to use,” an accessibility consultant says. 

By Michael Brady • July 16, 2026

Verkada touts better security camera image search with NVIDIA tools

The enhancement is designed to help the company’s camera systems identify threats and other problems more accurately, Verkada said.

By Robert Freedman • July 15, 2026

Restroom quality shapes visitors’ perception of a facility, surveys show

Visitors' restroom opinions carry over to their opinions of a company's goods and services, according to a Bradley Co. survey.

By Robert Freedman • July 13, 2026

Latest NYC Legionella outbreak puts focus on building water systems

Taking a two-test approach can reduce the risk of missing a bacteria buildup in pipes and elsewhere, says a testing specialist.  

By Robert Freedman • July 10, 2026

Top floors of destabilized NYC building likely crooked, engineer says

“I suspect the floor above dropped when those main columns buckled and buckled the studs,” Joe DiPompeo, president of New Jersey civil engineering firm Structural Workshop, told Construction Dive.

By Zachary Phillips • July 9, 2026

To speed school incident response, companies merge dispatch platform, AI camera tech

An integration between Centegix and Volt is intended to close a gap between detection and getting responders on site, the companies say.  

By Joe Burns • July 9, 2026

Mechanically ventilated spaces reduce wildfire smoke concentration: research

An Oregon State University study found that mechanically ventilated spaces were better than window AC and mini-splits at lowering indoor particulate matter concentrations. 

By Joe Burns • July 7, 2026

Johnson Controls’ Metasys 16.0 update aims to reduce downtime, ease compliance

The building automation system includes new features to help speed up cybersecurity upgrades, monitor regulatory requirements and meet energy performance standards.

By Joe Burns • July 6, 2026

Resilience the focus of incoming ASHRAE president

Climate and infrastructure challenges mean facilities professionals must work together to improve building performance, Colliers Project's Sarah Maston said at the organization’s conference. 

By Joe Burns • June 30, 2026

ASHRAE to tackle data centers, thermal systems at annual conference

The engineering society’s annual meeting, starting this weekend in Austin, Texas, will have programs on managing energy costs and integrating energy storage projects, among others.

By Joe Burns • June 26, 2026

New Honeywell tool ‘purges’ CO as part of fire safety improvements

The tool removes carbon monoxide and adds fresh air to reduce harmful levels in affected areas when an alarm is triggered, the company says.   

By Joe Burns • June 25, 2026

Free air, energy and water monitoring tools awarded to 14 school districts

Smart building company Attune worked with nonprofits to give selected school districts access to its tools and integration support through a program it launched this year.

By Joe Burns • June 24, 2026

Madison Square Garden falling death was second in three years

Proptech executive Paul Kueker died June 20 after a 150-foot fall at the New York arena during a concert.

By Robert Freedman • June 24, 2026

Periodic inspections alone can no longer keep aging buildings safe

On the five-year anniversary of the Surfside condominium building collapse, a building safety specialist highlights the importance of structural monitoring systems.

By Greg Batista • June 24, 2026

How cycling HVAC systems to cooling creates IAQ risks

When outdoor humidity rises faster than a building’s systems can compensate, seasonal transitions drive humidity fluctuations that building envelopes and HVAC systems weren’t always designed to handle. 

By Steve Willis • June 17, 2026

Storm season is no longer a seasonal risk for facility teams

How facility leaders can reduce roofing risk before severe weather disrupts operations.

June 15, 2026

Building system sensors triggered Pentagon shutdown

‘Pentagon Shield,’ deployed after 9/11, identifies airborne threats and isolates at-risk areas. A false alarm caused Thursday’s shutdown, a military spokesperson said.

By Robert Freedman • June 12, 2026

Cyberattackers are walking into physical facilities: FBI

One group is sending people posing as contractors or IT support to gain access to servers, steal files and demand ransom — sometimes within an hour, FBI and Google reports show.

By Joe Burns • June 10, 2026

Dallas apartment owners, operator, others sued over deadly explosion

On the day of the explosion, a drilling contractor conducting geotechnical work and related rigging nicked a gas line while digging as part of a plan to link the property with another on the opposite side of the block. 

By Julie Strupp • June 9, 2026

Vulnerabilities discovered in Trane, Vertiv data center products

The companies are addressing the risks with updates, according to Team82 of cybersecurity company Claroty, which found and shared the vulnerabilities with the companies.  

By Joe Burns • Updated June 10, 2026