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    Office-to-residential, other adaptive reuse construction reaches record high

    Remote work has driven the office market to a state of limbo, while hotel conversion deliveries have peaked at their highest level in five years. 

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Johnson Controls enhances safety product to connect service across distant buildings

    The company’s updated device aims to simplify safety operations for large commercial facilities, removing the need for additional infrastructure investments.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Office 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. 

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Wint clinches $35M to meet water tracking, leak detection demand

    Climate change and damage costs have led to a strong demand for water management solutions across the real estate, construction and insurance industries. 

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Nuveen joins rush to use tenant experience data for building operations insight

    Cove’s agreement with Nuveen follows a partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, and comes amid an industry scramble for information that could drive operational efficiencies and return-to-office strategies.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Insufficient data impacts return-to-office strategies, Envoy finds

    Eighty percent of business leaders and building managers surveyed said they would have approached their policies differently if they had better insight into office usage.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    The life sciences sector needs facility staff to match continued growth

    Good Manufacturing Principles and specialized processes are straining employers’ abilities to fill building service roles.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Marcone outfits repair technicians with AI-powered diagnostic tool

    The HVAC and plumbing distributor expects the solution to reduce repair times and improve customer satisfaction.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
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    CBRE earnings boosted by facility outsourcing, technical services demand

    The firm’s expansion of technical labor across the U.S. has driven the growth of its facility services and project management segment.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    ASHRAE seeks comments on refrigerant system safety standard modifications

    These addenda address standards for commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems and safety data on numerous zeotropic refrigerant blends.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Jacobs tapped for 10-year renovation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    The project aims to modernize a 50-year-old concourse, helping airport staff meet soaring demand and boost energy efficiency.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    JLL property management, high-quality building services soften leasing woes

    Boosted by above-average occupancy rates in sustainable and Class-A buildings, the firm cited a positive outlook despite missing earnings expectations.  

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    ProSentry partners with Senet to put smart building tech into action

    The collaboration aims to help operators incorporate low-cost building monitoring applications into Senet’s cloud-based connectivity and IoT service platform.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    HUD grant for commercial building conversions could create more facilities management jobs

    The authority seeks to fund case studies of recent conversion projects to provide practical commercial conversion guidance to operators and local agencies.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Schools forced to delay or revise facility projects amid soaring market costs

    Labor shortages and supply chain woes throw a wrench in school projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted.

    By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Cushman & Wakefield sees 20% leasing revenue decline in Q2

    The firm targets $130 million in cost savings for 2023, but posted a $71.3 million first half net loss due to depressed demand for U.S. office space.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    JLL GPT brings conversation-based generative AI to commercial facilities managers

    The firm says the technology will provide building operators more efficient access to space utilization and portfolio optimization insights.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Redaptive’s new ESG platform may boost utility savings by up to 15%

    Redaptive One aims to slash 50% of data gathering time and reporting costs via smart meters.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Federal government lags behind in facilities upgrades, maintenance

    Performing much-needed repairs and upgrading public spaces is key to retaining talent amid increasing return-to-office mandates, a JLL report says.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to pilot robotic lawn mowing

    The Robin Autopilot and Graze initiative builds on the successful landscaping program rollout at the airport in June.

    By • July 28, 2023
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    These 5 cities aim to cool down by scaling up ‘smart surfaces’ in coming years

    A Baltimore analysis showed that cool roofs, green roofs, porous pavement, tree cover and similar investments could provide value of more than 10 times their cost.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • July 28, 2023
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    VTS parlays occupancy data, tenant app insights to drive global building management

    Acquisitions and high-profile partnerships have pushed the commercial tech firm toward widespread adoption, with additional user data improving portfolio decision-making.

    By • Updated July 26, 2023
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    Federal agencies struggle with office utilization, excess space

    Officials noted that reconfiguration costs and uncertainty over in-office attendance policies are roadblocks to effective space utilization.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    EPA warns facility operators to prepare for severe weather

    The Environmental Protection Agency advises operators to review shutdown and reporting procedures as the Gulf Coast enters hurricane season.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Johnson Controls buys FM:Systems to expand digital building capabilities

    The $455 million acquisition is expected to strengthen Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue platform and ramp up its net-zero building capabilities with workplace management software.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    C&W Services’ Life Science SVP: Labor consistency more important than dollar increase in wages

    Chisolm recently assumed a leadership role at Cushman & Wakefield Services to drive the development of the firm’s life sciences portfolio.

    By • July 13, 2023