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    Construction firm exec sees growth in office conversion market

    Adolfson & Peterson’s Will Pender says the firm is seeing a record demand for projects that transform vacant workspaces into housing.

    By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Comcast’s MachineQ partners with Laiier for less visible leak detection

    Laiier’s low-profile product is “ideal” for guest-facing environments with “heavy foot traffic where discretion is paramount,” MachineQ’s head of product and strategy said.

    By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 22, 2024
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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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    CBRE takes over property management of Brookfield Properties’ US offices

    The agreement will leverage CBRE’s growing list of operational technology capabilities, as the firm launches a new investor portfolio management service.

    By • Jan. 22, 2024
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    Life sciences will be driven by tenant-favorable markets, automation: JLL

    Organizations are also set to focus more on implementing sustainable energy alternatives to power their operations, according to a 2024 trends report.

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    ASHRAE updates energy efficiency standard for existing buildings

    The 2024 edition of Standard 100 contains new metrics for setting emissions targets and a “simple” compliance mechanism for energy efficient and low-emission buildings, it says.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Healthcare facilities managers must adapt to outpatient focus, AI integration: JLL

    Optimizing real estate portfolios and tackling workforce challenges are other priorities, according to the firm’s 2024 healthcare sector outlook.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    New York City healthcare network completes first solar panel installation

    The 55-kW installation could provide electricity during power outages in addition to cutting emissions and offsetting energy costs, the city provider says.

    By • Jan. 16, 2024
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    BrainBox AI joins AWS Partner Network to push AI-driven building solutions

    The company’s move precedes the release of its generative AI solution aimed at automating and streamlining facility operations for building operators.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Amazon brings cashierless tech to hospitals

    After opening automated stores on college campuses and in sports stadiums, the tech giant is moving into healthcare facilities.

    By James Pothen • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Office-to-residential conversions raise questions at the curb

    Adaptive reuse projects must plan for changes to parking use and curbside activity, experts say.

    By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 10, 2024
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    JLL plans more cuts to Chicago-area office footprint

    The firm put more than 20% of its space in a Chicago suburb up for sublease and plans to cut almost 30% of its space at its downtown headquarters. 

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions

    Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.

    By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024
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    NYC building service workers, RAB reach tentative contract agreement, averting strike

    The proposal continues existing healthcare premium coverage, sets a 3% average annual wage increase over four years and creates an early retirement incentive. 

    By • Dec. 28, 2023
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    Supplier diversity push shines light on procurement data

    Benchmarking procurement data and ensuring vendor representation in RFPs are the first steps to greater diversity, says Medxcel Vice President of Corporate Services Sara Barker.

    By • Dec. 22, 2023
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    Organizations plan to cut, optimize space to accommodate hybrid work

    Sensor and network connectivity data is informing decisions on office space and collaborative work needs, according to CBRE.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Office on-site mandates and occupancy rise, but office space challenges persist

    As hybrid work becomes the norm, tech-enabled workspaces and enhanced amenities help offices complete with the benefits of working from home.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
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    MarginPoint’s new CMMS platform highlights demand for maintenance tech

    As operators shift to proactive maintenance models, tech firms continue to develop and launch asset health and management solutions.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    $530M in building code technical assistance grants available from DOE

    The grants will support a wide range of energy code and building performance standards activities, including workforce development, by state, local and tribal governments.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties

    The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.

    By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 15, 2023
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    A lack of collaborative space tops list of in-office concerns

    As 58% of North American companies are mandating or encouraging more time in the office than they did six months ago, challenges remain, according to a workplace report by VTS.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Tailgating, piggybacking top list of access control issues: report

    More than 90% of organizations reported having an access control failure in the past six months, according to an ASIS International survey.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    Johnson Controls reports strong commercial service growth in Q4, FY 2023

    Despite a cyberattack in September that delayed its release of Q4 results, the company said it continues to grow its backlog and service orders.

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
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    JLL expands Emerus healthcare facilities management contract

    The real estate services firm will add project and development services to the contract, which covers 35 small hospitals and emergency departments totaling 1 million square feet. 

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Fully remote work plummets, EY finds

    As the hybrid model proliferates, smaller companies have increased office space while larger ones have decreased it but enhanced quality, technology and amenities, according to a survey by the consulting firm.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    How facilities managers capitalize on hybrid work to better control costs, maintain sustainability, utilize space

    Approximately 50% of major global companies will reduce their real estate in the next three years, according to a Knight Frank survey.

    Dec. 11, 2023