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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 -
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Sponsored by ASSA ABLOYYour door is costing you more than you think
For facilities managers navigating tighter budgets and rising energy costs, the fix may be closer — and simpler — than expected.
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Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper
Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.
By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2026 -
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Strategic decarbonization can aid green goals while improving maintenance
Combining energy efficiency and decarbonization with asset lifecycle planning positions facilities as a value creator, experts say.
By Joe Burns • April 2, 2026 -
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Contracts keep many facilities safe from near-term energy shocks
Diesel costs are rising quickly, though, and inefficient mechanical systems could prove costly as energy prices rise over the long term, an industry executive says.
By Robert Freedman • April 1, 2026 -
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Iran conflict highlights cyberthreat exposure of U.S. facilities
The growing use of smart technology in buildings and older technologies that weren’t meant to be exposed to the internet are drawing attention from cyberattackers, researchers say.
By Joe Burns • March 31, 2026 -
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Adapting existing buildings as demands for data centers continue to soar
Operators are retrofitting existing buildings to meet data center demand—now heat is emerging as a defining constraint.
By Alex Schafer, Director of Sales - Climate Solutions at Güntner • March 30, 2026 -
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Diesel prices surge due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38
Per-gallon costs topped $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on organizations’ operations.
By David Taube • March 27, 2026 -
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Facility security teams must deploy AI with intention or risk bloat without outcomes, Convergint says
The firm released a framework it says can help organizations adopt AI for risk reduction at scale.
By Joe Burns • March 26, 2026 -
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MaintainX touts AI solution for preparing maintenance reports
Facilities managers and technicians can use plain-language prompts in Report Builder AI to get data on the parts of systems that are creating the most trouble, the company says.
By Joe Burns • March 25, 2026 -
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Walmart to test faster renovation process for Neighborhood Markets
The retailer intends to take several stores out of service for about a month for upgrades instead of doing construction in phases over a longer period.
By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2026 -
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Preventive maintenance called a difference-maker in industrial, logistics markets
A commitment to maintenance is needed to shift to a ‘fail less’ mindset, says David Weissman of Greek Real Estate.
By Joe Burns • March 23, 2026 -
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OpinionWhy data centers will need a ‘bring your own power’ strategy
If the AI boom is not handled correctly, we will put grid stability and public trust at odds with tech-led growth, writes Ameresco CEO George Sakellaris.
By George Sakellaris • March 23, 2026 -
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Iran conflict could put return-to-office on pause
With gas up by almost $1 in a month, asking workers to come into the office puts a cost burden on them if working from home is an option, workplace consultancy Korn Ferry says.
By Robert Freedman • March 20, 2026 -
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Building operations are increasingly strategic: NFMT East 2026
The importance of communication between FMs, vendors and stakeholders was a consistent theme throughout sessions as more organizations see building operations as value-adding.
By Joe Burns • March 20, 2026 -
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Iran fallout: Evaluating repairs as asphalt prices rise
Limited maintenance projects can sustain surfaces until the impact from the Iran conflict eases and oil prices stabilize, paving companies say.
By Robert Freedman • March 19, 2026 -
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NFMT East 2026: Where germs are hiding in facilities
To combat pathogen spread, facility managers can approach remediation like they’re following a recipe, cleaning specialists said.
By Joe Burns • March 17, 2026 -
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Office space must support learning and well-being to attract workers, design firm says
Tension around RTO may have eased in recent months, but employers still need to ensure physical spaces are responsive to employees’ needs, according to Gensler.
By Ryan Golden • March 17, 2026 -
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Trump promotes facilities manager to Kennedy Center executive director
Before becoming head of operations at the performing arts center, Matt Floca was associate director of sustainability and energy and director of facilities management for the District of Columbia government.
By Robert Freedman • March 16, 2026 -
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Employees use food services less, hurting cafeteria economics: report
Cafeterias are stuck in a vicious cycle of declining use, rising costs and the availability of other options, ezCater found.
By Robert Freedman • March 13, 2026 -
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NFMT East 2026: Lowering peak energy demand can provide outsized benefit
Demand charges are increasingly impacting facility operators, a Sanalife executive said at the conference.
By Joe Burns • March 13, 2026
