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

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

New HQ designed to encourage connection, Global Partners says

The facility uses collaboration spaces, a stadium-style staircase and coffee bars, among other things, to boost collaboration, says the convenience-store owner. 

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 21, 2026

Kirk family alleges ‘stunning’ security failures at UVU led to the activist’s shooting

Charlie Kirk’s heirs could sue Utah Valley University, arguing that it should have done more to protect the right-wing figure.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 17, 2026

GSA faces building repair costs up to 436% higher because of cap, administrator says

Requiring the U.S. General Services Administration to get congressional approval for repairs over $3.96 million is exacerbating a backlog, the agency’s chief says in a letter.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 15, 2026

Why second-generation restaurant space doesn’t always make sense

Existing systems, such as HVAC, may look like an asset until it “needs to be replaced six months after opening,” says Danny Bendas, managing partner at Synergy Restaurant Consultants.  

By Michael Brady • Sept. 14, 2026

Lessons learned from rebuilding the Pentagon after 9/11

The team used creative design, workforce planning and an integrated project delivery process to finish the renovation ahead of schedule, under budget and without disruption to occupants.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 11, 2026

Average occupancy is a bad way to run a hybrid office

Combine that metric with a look at usage patterns to get a sense of employees' in-office experience.

By Elyas Coutts • Sept. 11, 2026

Look at needs, not regulatory landscape, when upgrading HVAC: CEO

Policy priorities will shift, but your needs are clear when you evaluate them, says Chris Drew of boiler manufacturer Burnham Holdings.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 10, 2026

Portland Public Schools ponders up to 18 school closures

If the district doesn't close schools by 2031-32, most of its 45 elementary schools will have fewer than 360 students, and almost all of its 15 middle schools will have fewer than 500 students. 

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 10, 2026

Google to buy energy from solar-storage project at former coal mine

The West Virginia project will consist of 86 MW of utility-scale solar, 10 MW/100 MWh of zinc-based long-duration energy storage and 70 MW/280 MWh of lithium-ion energy storage.

By Brian Martucci • Sept. 9, 2026

Rapid data center buildout can create site risks, property service CEO says

The speed at which data centers are being constructed could leave some with gaps that cause problems later, says Kade Thomas of Cerv Property Solutions.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 4, 2026

Universities using offices and classrooms more: report

Higher education has made progress on utilization, but conference rooms still mostly sit empty, leaving room for improvements and savings, says occupancy intelligence firm Occuspace. 

By Joe Burns • Sept. 2, 2026

Houston City College wants more funding to manage $80M maintenance backlog

The public institution’s to-do list includes HVAC upgrades, structural and elevator repairs, window and carpet replacement and new fire pumps and security alarms.   

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 2, 2026

Digital fatigue drives shoppers to stores that don’t overstimulate: JLL

Customers are seeking retail spaces that allow them to wander without noise, clutter and screens, JLL says in a report.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 25, 2026

Home Depot express service targets 3 hour deliveries, nationwide

The service covers thousands of SKUs and uses more than 2,000 U.S. stores as fulfillment hubs.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 24, 2026

Lego leans on renewable energy to cut operational emissions

The company is using renewable energy to power its HVAC systems at a new factory and has transitioned away from gas heating to a local network that’s mostly powered by renewable energy at its headquarters in Denmark, it said. 

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 20, 2026

Power ‘quality’ is why SpaceX’s Terafab is going with on-site gas, analysts say

The plan for what’s billed as the world’s largest manufacturing facility would use natural gas turbines and battery storage because silicon chips require a highly stable voltage supply, according to analyses.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 18, 2026

Trane, Eaton release DC-focused reference design for data centers

The direct current architecture, built to work with NVIDIA’s blueprints for AI data centers, can significantly reduce copper use and installation costs, the companies say. 

By Joe Burns • Aug. 17, 2026

Shrinking the energy challenge: From small steps to big impacts

Reduce energy costs through efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems.

Aug. 17, 2026

How changing seasons affect mechanical parking systems

Spring, summer, fall and winter impact car stacker systems differently. Aligning maintenance to the season can save a facility at budget time by heading off avoidable damage.

By Darnell Lee • Aug. 12, 2026

Security’s rising impact on office experience in Class A buildings: Kastle CEO

Mobile credentials and other technology-powered physical security offerings are lowering friction and improving employee experience, CEO Haniel Lynn says.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 12, 2026

Food a key to retention, office experience, employees say

Companies bringing employees back to the office without offering incentives are leaving opportunities for connection on the table, office caterers say.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 11, 2026

Wildfire plans a must in today’s climate, air monitoring expert says

The increasing frequency of wildfires requires new, more complex ways of operating facilities, says Sissi Liu, CEO of Metalmark.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 10, 2026