Safer batteries are helping to support on-site storage trend

Manufacturers have made improvements to multiple tiers of protection to reduce the chance of an explosion or thermal runaway event, a battery researcher says.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 11, 2026

Data centers poised to be more community friendly, a Johnson Controls executive says

Innovation in compressors, fans, waterless systems, noise attenuation and heat reuse can address many of the concerns people have, solutions architecture chief Mihir Nandkeolyar says.

By Robert Freedman • Updated Nov. 10, 2026

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The hospital hiding in a strip mall

Mon Marion Neighborhood Hospital in West Virginia, part of a trend of micro-hospitals, cost $18 million for 10 inpatient beds, 10 emergency room beds and imaging equipment, according to its regulatory application. 

By Sydney Halleman • Nov. 10, 2026

Fort Collins-area district to close, consolidate 8 schools

Colorado’s Poudre School District will no longer protect buildings at the expense of staff and students, Superintendent Brian Kingsley said in September when announcing an early draft of the closure plan.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 9, 2026

Risk allocation could help soften data center downtime costs: attorney

Insurers are unlikely to cover business loss from power interruptions unless there’s physical damage, Alana McMullin of Lathrop GPM says.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 6, 2026

Idaho c-store chain takes aim at bathroom cleanliness

Smart toilet seats that Oasis Stop ‘N Go is adding to its bathrooms allow customers to clean the toilet seat with an alcohol solution before sitting down. 

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 6, 2026

How energy-as-a-service is helping building operators cut costs, shift maintenance needs

One company with an EaaS agreement kept its energy expenses level for years despite rising utility prices, according to the company owner. 

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 5, 2026

Is warehouse demand shifting toward inland markets?

Interest in inland markets has grown as companies seek newer warehouse builds that are ready for upgrades such as automation, market specialists say. 

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 5, 2026

Avoiding infrastructure issues in life science spaces

A checklist that covers hidden problems with lighting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and vibrations can help organizations avoid leasing space that won’t work for their operations. 

By Mark DiNapoli • Oct. 30, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 7, 2026