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Louisiana’s public colleges face $4B deferred maintenance backlog
Across the college systems’ 33 institutions, 30% of facilities were between 25 and 50 years old and 30% were over 50 years old, putting them at higher risk of maintenance issues or failures.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 28, 2026 -
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Little-used IAQ procedure can lower energy use by 20%, experts say
The indoor air quality procedure has been part of ASHRAE 62.1 for almost 40 years, but it’s rarely used because of the calculations required. Technology is changing that, ventilation specialists say.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 27, 2026 -
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Trump tweaks Canada tariffs, removing certain goods while adding others
Plywood is among the products that will no longer face the 50% tariff, effective Oct. 30. Small air conditioning units and a variety of floor coverings are newly subject to the tariff.
By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 26, 2026 -
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Google supersizes PJM virtual power plant to more than 1 GW
The company will use aggregated distributed resources from residential, commercial and industrial customers’ batteries, smart thermostats, on-site generation, industrial process adjustments and other assets.
By Ethan Howland • Oct. 23, 2026 -
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Tiered approach can hold down energy efficiency upgrade costs
Staging work over time enables each level of upgrades to pay for the next, say executives at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 22, 2026 -
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Data center sustainability presents an opportunity, USGBC official says
Community pushback against data centers might be alleviated by sustainable construction and operations, a U.S. Green Building Council executive says at the 2026 Greenbuild conference.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 21, 2026 -
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Federal building occupancy rate unclear, GAO says
Much of the space is uncounted, and agencies’ use of different occupancy measures creates an incomplete picture, says the government watchdog.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 21, 2026 -
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Energy management company touts revenue available to buildings with excess energy capacity
Facilities can function as part of a distributed computing system in return for rental income, Arcadia says.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 20, 2026 -
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6 signs that rodents could be in your facility: NPMA
Experts at the National Pest Management Association and Orkin warn that rodent populations are rising, and that without control measures, organizations risk permanent reputational damage.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 19, 2026 -
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Honeywell Technologies beefs up Forge platform with operational AI capabilities
The Forge Cognition platform is underpinned by AI technology from Nvidia and Dell that will enable AI agents to demystify system data and automate processes, with help from humans as needed, the company says.
By Joe Burns • Updated Oct. 16, 2026 -
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Digital twins offer more than just visibility for facility stakeholders, experts say
Operators can use the digital models to interact with technicians and contractors or link them to asset management tools to speed up maintenance, says Matt Judge of Aramark Facilities Management.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 13, 2026 -
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C-store chain adds EV fast charging to 6 Ohio sites
By pairing the charging stations with amenities, convenience store company UDF is hoping to make the locations “third places” that will be valuable to people.
By Jessica Loder • Oct. 13, 2026 -
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How small batteries are helping one NYC business cut energy costs
A meal preparation company is saving about 5% in energy expenses by using batteries from David Energy, which makes its money on energy-cost arbitrage.
By Robert Freedman • Updated Oct. 12, 2026 -
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Connectivity has become key in office leasing decisions
Organizations are passing on buildings that can’t provide the digital backbone they need for AI and other advanced technologies they’re engaged in, WiredScore says.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 12, 2026 -
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Facilities teams often miss preventive maintenance, raising costs: Limble
Teams complete just 54% of scheduled preventive maintenance, while 47% of maintenance leaders report more than 10 hours of unplanned downtime in a typical month, according to a new survey.
By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 9, 2026 -
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Top facilities management conferences to attend in 2027
AI in building systems, managing operations in a volatile energy environment and maintaining a talent pipeline as older technicians retire are among the key topics on the agenda of upcoming facilities management conferences.
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Use occupancy data to keep spaces clean for less, ABM sports chief says
Data can help determine areas for reducing water and energy use, but the operations still need field verification, says Brian Grant, ABM vice president of sports and entertainment.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 6, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Nations RoofA storm response plan starts before the forecast
A practical framework for protecting people, documenting roof damage and restoring operations.
Oct. 5, 2026 -
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Columbus, Ohio, rolls out free menstrual hygiene products to all sports venues
Free menstrual products at public venues are supported or mandated by some local governments.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 30, 2026 -
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Judiciary prepares courthouse facilities management pilot
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has hired staff and developed criteria for choosing facilities for a proposed pilot program, even though Congress has yet to approve the plan.
By Lisa Burden • Sept. 28, 2026 -
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OpinionWhy proactive HVAC maintenance is no longer enough
Replacing a system based on age results in capital spending that may not be needed, while waiting for failure forces a capital decision at market price, writes ECM Technologies COO John Gravatt.
By John Gravatt • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Facilities fueling energy storage installations
The market for commercial systems will grow 27% over the next five years, say American Clean Power and Wood Mackenzie.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 24, 2026 -
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Commercial building operations put $610B into US economy last year: BOMA
Buildings are one of the largest economic drivers for metro areas when spending that spills into other sectors is factored in, the real estate owners and managers group says.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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Data centers must disclose energy, water use under new California laws
They also must pay more for grid infrastructure and undergo environmental review under bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Monday.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 23, 2026 -
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Lighting impacts occupants’ sense of temperature: Penn State research
Adjusting light to optimize HVAC is a promising strategy, researchers say. It could cut energy use by up to 11.4%.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 21, 2026
