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Smaller offices, more cafes: latest in law-firm fit-outs
To keep costs down as building materials get pricier, law firms are downsizing their real estate while making it more upscale, CBRE says.
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Deep DiveNew York City workplace shooting exposes building security weaknesses
The mass shooting in July underscores how access controls fail, but facility managers can get better security out of the technology, specialists say.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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TrendlineOffice Space Utilization
From return-to-office mandates to pressures to boost the efficiency of office space utilization, facilities management professionals navigate a landscape that must align with evolving workforce and tenant preferences.
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September offers window for cheaper, faster HVAC work
Between August and October, when the need for heating and cooling overlap, HVAC service calls hit a lull, meaning less demand and cheaper prices for repairs or maintenance, Samsara says.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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How AI drives operation and maintenance improvements at warehouses, distribution centers
The technology holds potential to ensure efficiency at scale by automating manual processes, unifying tools and improving data analysis, specialists say.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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Q&AThe accidental facility manager: Robert Alemany
With a background in teaching and business, the private school facilities manager relies on people skills to meet his challenges — including making an old building efficient under NYC's Local Law 97.
By Joe Burns • Updated July 30, 2025 -
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Sensors touted as way to stretch battery investments
A monitoring system does a better job of measuring battery life than maintenance checks, so facilities managers can leave batteries in place longer, Franklin Electric Grid Solutions says.
By Robert Freedman • July 25, 2025 -
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Employees want informal social areas, food to boost collaboration
Most companies requiring in-office work are offering no perks to encourage attendance, leaving opportunities for collaboration on the table, a report by ezCater says.
By Joe Burns • July 23, 2025 -
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Federal government works to better understand its building inventory
Granular information on space usage and facility condition is needed as the government downsizes its workforce and real estate portfolio, regardless of agency mission, service providers say.
By Joe Burns • July 18, 2025 -
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Return-to-office orders drive attendance bump, but hybrid work tools remain crucial
Mandates are helping to increase attendance, but most office interactions still involve remote participants, meaning operators must remain diligent in implementing and measuring collaboration tools, experts say.
By Joe Burns • July 17, 2025 -
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No need to build in HVAC capacity cushion, analysts say
Stick to ASHRAE or ACCA standards when estimating loads and don’t add extra capacity, a report by Steven Winter Associates recommends.
By Robert Freedman • July 16, 2025 -
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Surging copper thefts heighten facility risks
Buildings and infrastructure are increasingly vulnerable as copper prices hit record highs.
By Robert Freedman • July 15, 2025 -
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MaintainX hits $2.5B valuation, pointing to demand for AI-driven maintenance
The company last week closed a $150 million funding round that it says will help expand its AI capabilities and predictive maintenance solutions.
By Joe Burns • July 14, 2025 -
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Summer power bills are going up, federal government warns
Consumers will see a “slight increase” in power bills this summer, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Monday. But that analysis is based on expectations for cooler weather.
By Robert Walton • June 24, 2025 -
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Office downsizing has peaked: Cushman & Wakefield
Economic and geopolitical uncertainties are delaying some restructuring plans, but only temporarily, as pressure to reduce and control commercial real estate spending remains “as strong as ever,” the firm says.
By Joe Burns • June 23, 2025 -
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OpinionICE preparedness is crucial for hoteliers in 2025
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns spread nationwide, hotels should prioritize tools and training to create a safe environment for workers and guests alike.
By Nikki Marín Baena • June 17, 2025 -
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Microgrids keep the lights on for wildfire-prone California facilities
But federal tax changes under consideration in Congress could make microgrids more expensive for schools and localities that provide services during emergencies.
By Brian Martucci • June 16, 2025 -
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50% tariff hike imposed on freezers, other appliances
The Trump administration is raising the price of foreign products to aid the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
By Robert Freedman • June 13, 2025 -
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Vendors streamline integrations as operators seek unified systems: Realcomm IBcon
Attendees at the real estate tech conference last week said they’re looking for concrete operational AI use cases that integrate smart building technology with other systems.
By Joe Burns • June 13, 2025 -
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Honeywell launches Connected Solutions to link building systems
The AI-powered building management system provides facility managers with remote monitoring and diagnostics and predictive maintenance prompts. It can be installed in only a few hours, the company says.
By Joe Burns • June 10, 2025 -
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Using energy-as-a-service to lower costs, add predictability
The model can work on a per-therm basis as much as a per-kilowatt-hour basis for companies that generate a lot of waste heat, says Charlie Lord of Renew Energy Partners.
By Robert Freedman • June 10, 2025 -
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High-tech amenities can draw people to the office, but management complexity increases, experts say
Golf simulators and AV conference rooms are good – until they need a specialist to fix, speakers at Realcomm IBCon said.
By Joe Burns • June 9, 2025 -
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Facility teams must align with the businesses they serve, experts say
Getting the balance right between employers and employees is one of the big challenges, according to executives from integrated real estate management firms.
By Joe Burns • June 5, 2025 -
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Smart building controls are key to addressing aging infrastructure, workforce: Trane
As the U.S. building stock ages and experienced technicians exit the workforce, facility managers must embrace building modernization, according to a report.
By Joe Burns • May 27, 2025 -
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‘Everywhere is a workplace’: JLL leaders say office operators need to adapt
Commercial real estate operators should create dynamic environments to draw workers back to the office, the company says.
By Joe Burns • May 22, 2025 -
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Energy service performance contracts aren’t just for public facilities
Private facilities can use them, too, if the property doesn’t have tenants or if the owner is responsible for energy use, says an advocate for energy service companies.
By Robert Freedman • May 22, 2025
