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    Concierge model could limit headaches from office redesigns

    More facilities managers see the model as a way to increase operational agility as building sensors lead to more frequent space changes.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026
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    PNC mandates 5-day RTO starting May 4

    PNC’s policy change closely follows one at competitor Truist, which ended hybrid work Jan. 1. 

    By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Schools on front lines of facilities management innovation

    As research mounts on the importance of a school’s physical infrastructure to the performance and well-being of its students, administarors, parents and the community expect facility managers to make the best use of often-limited resources.  

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    K-12 facilities need $90B to close maintenance, capital gap

    Schools should be spending 7% of their budgets on facilities, but they’re not close to that, according to the 2025 State of Our Schools report.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    No chillers needed for Vera Rubin server racks: Nvidia CEO

    Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jensen Huang said his company’s latest computing architecture is vastly more energy-efficient than previous iterations.

    By Brian Martucci • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Want insights on your city’s infrastructure? Now you can Google it.

    New Ask Google Earth feature allows users to see everything from the number of stop signs to storm drains in a city.

    By Ryan Kushner • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Federal cap on indirect research costs struck down on appeal

    For managers who oversee university facilities, the money is considered critical because it supports the infrastructure that enables research to be conducted.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Top 10 trends impacting workplaces: CBRE

    The workplace as “curated experience” is one of the trends facility managers will need to know about, suggests the firm’s report, prepared in partnership with Technology Architecture Design.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium to offer free Depend products at NFL games

    The pilot program with Kimberly-Clark is the first to focus on bladder-leak products, the company says, as stadium venues prioritize attendee comfort and hygiene.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Friday office occupancy is unlikely to rebound. Adjust accordingly, a specialist says.

    Employees prefer to work from home or take time off at the end of the week, so schedule programming in the middle of the week, a CBRE consulting director says.

    By • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Solving the communication gap behind refrigeration problems

    Many system breakdowns begin long before there’s equipment failure. The key to heading these off is early escalation of process safety management anomalies.

    By Kushal Aurangabadkar • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Wells Fargo sees boost from branch refurbishments

    The bank plans to renovate branches in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta in 2026, the lender’s head of branch systems and transformation said.

    By Caitlin Mullen • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Some districts reverse school closures despite declining enrollment

    While closures can be “deeply painful,” keeping schools open can mean fewer student resources or even a state takeover, an education professor said.

    By Anna Merod • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Madison Square Garden, Cisco partner to boost arena connectivity

    Improved in-venue connectivity for fans and improved connectivity for operations such as concessions, security and broadcast are high priorities for stadium technology pros, a 2025 survey says.

    By • Dec. 5, 2025
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    U.S. data center power demand could reach 106 GW by 2035: BloombergNEF

    The forecast is 36% higher than its April estimate. Other experts warn that an AI bubble or speculative data center proposals could be fueling excessive load growth projections.

    By Brian Martucci • Dec. 4, 2025
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    Outpatient facilities to drive healthcare real estate spend, CBRE says

    As providers seek more affordable options to deliver healthcare, outpatient real estate demand is expected to accelerate to record-high levels, the firm says. 

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    Marks & Spencer, Schneider Electric launch supply chain decarbonization program

    The British retail giant said RE:Spark will help it accelerate progress towards its sustainability goals, which include a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.

    By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Getting the most from ASHRAE 36 HVAC control sequences

    Deploying the best-in-class standards can reduce energy use but also improve air quality, occupant comfort and maintenance operations, design experts say.

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    FERC approves PECO-Amazon data center transmission agreement

    The pact raises “significant questions” about how the agency and states will protect existing customers from the costs of adding large loads to the grid, FERC Commissioner Judy Chang warned.

    By Ethan Howland • Nov. 25, 2025
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    Startup offers free platform for leasing unused space, other assets

    The goal is to give building operators a quick and easy way to monetize anything they’re not using, said soCommercial CEO Steve Taylor.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    As removal products advance, graffiti becomes a more manageable problem

    Lasers, drones and coatings give facilities managers more tools for keeping building defacement at bay.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    As storms intensify, smarter preparation is key to keeping insurance costs down, experts say

    Nearly half of building operators in hurricane-prone areas spent $7,500 annually per property to prepare, a survey by Site Technologies found.   

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Power outages getting longer as extreme weather takes larger toll, report says

    The average length of the longest power outage has increased in all regions since 2022, according to JD Power. 

    By Meris Lutz • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Electricity prices to rise in 2026, says Energy Information Administration

    Electricity demand is also going up, with much of it concentrated in Texas due to “data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities,” said the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

    By Meris Lutz • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Yesway nabs Murphy USA leader to spearhead facilities

    In past roles, Robert Drake has reduced maintenance costs, standardized preventive maintenance and strengthened technician training, Yesway says. 

    By Brett Dworski • Nov. 12, 2025
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    At a Hawai’i beach resort, even the facilities manager must surf the waves: Derek Bacigal

    As director of facilities at an island getaway, Bacigal must ensure redundancy in critical systems and build his team’s expertise from within.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025