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    GSA issues RFI for Green Proving Ground program

    A $30 million funding bump will help the agency evaluate new technologies meant to improve the sustainability and efficiency of its buildings.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    How Google is decarbonizing its facilities

    Smart temperature and lighting controls, power purchase agreements and building electrification are all being used by the tech giant to reduce scope 2 emissions.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    Top 5 stories from Facilities Dive

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Bedrock Energy raises $8.5M for autonomous geothermal HVAC technology

    The company says it uses autonomous drilling and advanced subsurface modeling to help property owners recoup their decarbonization investments in under five years.

    By • Oct. 16, 2023
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    EVPassport charges up with $200M Northleaf investment

    The EV infrastructure-as-a-service company aims to deploy over 10,000 chargers in the next two years across areas with high EV adoption, such as California, Texas and Florida. 

    By • Oct. 13, 2023
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    Facilities management conferences ahead in 2024

    Improving building management processes, streamlining operations and meeting sustainability goals are key focal points at events across the U.S. 

    By • Updated June 7, 2024
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    New York launches $10M prize for low-carbon heating retrofits in tall buildings

    The Empire Technology Prize aims to bring the public and private sectors together to advance steam-focused heat pump retrofits that do not displace occupants or existing infrastructure.

    By • Oct. 12, 2023
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    High office vacancies contrast with data center growth: CBRE market reports

    Artificial intelligence has driven strong data center leasing growth in Dallas/Fort Worth, while San Francisco continues to struggle with converting unused office space. 

    By • Oct. 11, 2023
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    Matterport adds AI-enabled automated room measurements to its digital twin platform

    The technology reduces the time required to capture property data and helps operators optimize the functionality of spaces, the company says.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023
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    ‘Empty’ federal buildings under scrutiny

    Unused office space poses financial and environmental issues federal agencies must address, lawmakers from both parties said at a Senate committee hearing.

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    JLL taps Qmerit for EV assessment, charging port installation services

    The partnership aims to provide facilities managers with access to property assessment and EV charging port installations, the companies say. 

    By • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Cyberattack against Johnson Controls sparks downstream concerns

    Worries mounted quickly after the attack on the building automation and industrial control systems vendor, which works extensively with multiple federal agencies.

    By Matt Kapko • Oct. 9, 2023
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    Metropolis to acquire parking facilities operator SP Plus for $1.5B

    The purchase will expand Metropolis' services, which facilitate parking payments without on-site cash or credit cards, to over 3,300 locations across North America.

    By • Oct. 6, 2023
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    Insurance execs are prioritizing workplace dynamics, carbon reporting

    Leaders at a recent JLL forum said space planning, net-zero goals and labor woes have led to real estate portfolio adjustments and AI investments.

    By • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Office utilization rates on climb to pre-pandemic levels

    Culture, collaboration and communication are bringing employees back into the office on their own terms, said participants in a recent webinar by FM:Systems.

    By • Oct. 4, 2023
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    Curbside EV charging benefits for buildings are the aim of itselectric, Swtch Energy partnership

    Passive fee revenue and energy insights are potential benefits for building owners and operators that can supply electricity to curbside electric vehicle chargers, the companies say.   

    By • Oct. 2, 2023
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    GSA operations to continue during government shutdown

    The agency will continue to maintain, protect and preserve property in the event of a shutdown but will reduce services as needed.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    NREL adds geothermal hybrid system to energy project cost analysis tool

    The tool can help facilities owners and operators identify the optimal mix of geothermal heat pump technologies, renewable energy, conventional generation and energy storage, the lab says.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Return-to-office mandates can have DEI implications. One nontraditional office aims to be more inclusive.

    The Coven's emphasis on designing an office with a sense of community in mind echoes the sentiment of other workplace experts.

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 27, 2023
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    How coworking in DC reflects the latest return-to-office push

    President Joe Biden’s federal return-to-office mandate sets the tone for the country and, more so, for Washington, D.C. Here’s how one coworking space is helping ease the transition.

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Indoor air quality top of mind for operators, tenants

    Recent CDC and ASHRAE ventilation guidance updates, alongside COVID-related public health concerns, have led to a greater focus on building air quality.   

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Keeping buildings cool in Hotlanta

    Atlanta-based facility managers, engineers and landscape architects weigh in on strategies they used to keep buildings cool and energy-efficient during this summer’s heat waves.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    BrainBox AI, Trane Technologies partner on automated HVAC decarbonization controls

    The collaboration aims to combine building automation, weather information and occupancy information to reduce buildings’ carbon footprints.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Johnson Controls adds security device monitoring and management to OpenBlue

    The new security service connects devices to a centralized monitoring system and can notify facilities operators about device faults and performance degradation, the company says. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Site Technologies secures $10M for property imaging, AI analysis

    Its drones, satellites and other property inspection technologies can help managers make building decisions more efficiently, the company says.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
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    SecurityOS from iLobby connects access control, visitor management

    The software automates identity lifecycle management and permission provisioning for facility visitors, the company says.

    By • Updated March 27, 2024