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Honeywell, NHL partner to improve hockey rink efficiency
Can advanced building automation, data-driven insights and integrated energy management create facilities that are more efficient, connected, secure and resilient? This project aims to find out.
By Joe Burns • May 26, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Premier TechThe installation gap that’s costing facilities more than they realize
The real work begins when your equipment arrives. Is your installation team ready?
May 26, 2026 -
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GSA accuses Congress of hijacking its building repair fund
The agency has lost the present-day equivalent of $22 billion, fueling a $50 billion maintenance and modernization backlog, the agency’s administrator says.
By Robert Freedman • May 22, 2026 -
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Can Target’s small upgrades to bathrooms lead to big wins?
The retailer's efforts to modernize its experience aim to create durable long-term value for a key demographic: busy families.
By Bryan Wassel • May 20, 2026 -
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Sponsored by NORESCOEfficiency today, savings tomorrow: Why now is the time for building upgrades
Energy costs keep climbing, but efficiency upgrades can deliver immediate savings while future-proofing your facility for decades to come.
May 18, 2026 -
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Thrive Buildings, CPower partner on energy-saving demand response programs for life sciences facilities
Thrive brings data-based energy-use analysis and CPower brings networked energy assets to a partnership intended to help facilities with power-intensive needs like labs and clean rooms save money.
By Joe Burns • May 14, 2026 -
US annual electricity consumption to grow 55% by 2050: NEMA
The group representing electrical equipment manufacturers expects data center energy consumption to grow 300% over the next 10 years.
By Robert Walton • May 14, 2026 -
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Thermal management becoming inseparable from data center operations: Trane executive
As cooling systems become integral to chip functioning, partnerships between thermal specialists, chip makers and data center operators are critical for success, Mauro Atalla of Trane says.
By Robert Freedman • May 12, 2026 -
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Trucking company connects 10,000 devices to one physical security system
The system provides streamlined monitoring of warehouse cameras, access control, intercoms and other devices, carrier Saia says.
By David Taube • May 11, 2026 -
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Philadelphia to close 17 schools as it aims to address ‘aging’ buildings
The closures are part of a broader trend nationwide as public school districts face enrollment declines.
By Anna Merod • May 5, 2026 -
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How universities are saving water
University facility teams are responding to drought warnings by upgrading their institutions’ water management systems and irrigation practices, reports show.
By Joe Burns • May 4, 2026 -
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Sponsored by CPV RetailWhat savvy facilities leaders should now ask their power suppliers
Facilities leaders need suppliers who grasp local grid constraints and market dynamics — then translate that grid awareness into contracts that manage risk, control costs, and strengthen resilience.
May 4, 2026 -
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The hidden cost on your budget: Why inaccurate asset data is costing you more than you realize
Incomplete asset data drives higher costs, hidden risks and poor decisions. See how fixing your data foundation can change everything.
By Chris Revell • May 4, 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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Average US electricity prices rose 9% year over year in February: EIA
Revenue per kilowatt hour for electricity — a proxy for retail rates — rose by 26.3% in Virginia, 21.9% in Ohio and 19.5% in Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Diana DiGangi • April 29, 2026 -
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Careful facility operations can cut data center loss risk
Keeping batteries maintained is the kind of small but consequential practice that helps prevent a catastrophic loss, an insurer says.
By Robert Freedman • April 23, 2026 -
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Retailer Miniso taps Nest to improve store operations
The agreement aims to create consistent lighting, HVAC and other systems across the company’s 300-plus U.S. locations.
By Joe Burns • April 21, 2026 -
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Hospitality tech attracts $1B in funding, led by property management systems and AI: report
Capital is flowing into “platforms that hospitality businesses increasingly depend on every day,” per Abode Worldwide CEO Jessica Gillingham.
By Noor Adatia • April 16, 2026 -
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Fleet managers not sold on EVs, but they’re getting there: survey
Insufficient options for larger trucks and nervousness about mileage range and charging options are holding back adoption, says EV services company Mitra.
By Robert Freedman • April 16, 2026 -
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OpinionThe most commonly missed risk in cleaning contracts
The indemnification clause that facility managers rely on won't always protect them if the vendor is found to be misclassifying its workers.
By Charlie Ramshaw • April 15, 2026 -
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GSA trying to sell surplus federal property with a third fewer staff: GAO
The agency’s accelerated disposal process isn’t helping that much yet, and the private brokers it’s brought in have yet to sell a property, the Government Accountability Office says.
By Robert Freedman • April 13, 2026 -
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GSA property repair assessments aren’t being tracked: inspector general
As it faces an estimated $370 billion repair backlog, the General Services Administration can’t find most of the reports on what needs to be done, the agency’s watchdog says.
By Robert Freedman • April 10, 2026 -
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Renovation backlog for college facilities hits new highs
The dollar value of deferred capital projects grew by 8% last year, according to the state of higher education facilities report from Gordian.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 10, 2026 -
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The price of progress: How manufacturers are weighing AI’s energy demands
AI and robotics can help save energy by optimizing inefficient systems, but they may also come with larger costs at scale.
By Keesa Schreane • April 6, 2026 -
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Iran conflict impact on US facilities is mixed
Diesel and asphalt costs are up and cyber risks are increasing, but for many facilities, power contracts are insulating them from electricity price hikes.
By Robert Freedman • April 6, 2026
