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 Joe Burns • Jan. 19, 2024

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 Joe Burns • Jan. 18, 2024

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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

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 Nish Amarnath • Jan. 17, 2024

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 Joe Burns • Jan. 16, 2024

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 Joe Burns • Jan. 12, 2024

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

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

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 Joe Burns • Jan. 3, 2024

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

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 Joe Burns • Dec. 28, 2023

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 Joe Burns • Dec. 22, 2023

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 Joe Burns • Dec. 21, 2023

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 Nish Amarnath • Dec. 21, 2023

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 Joe Burns • Dec. 20, 2023

$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 Joe Burns • Dec. 19, 2023

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

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 Joe Burns • Dec. 15, 2023

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 Joe Burns • Dec. 14, 2023

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 Joe Burns • Dec. 13, 2023

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 Nish Amarnath • Dec. 13, 2023

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 Nish Amarnath • Dec. 11, 2023

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

5 tips for cutting property insurance costs amid climate change

As extreme weather damage increases, firms can upgrade buildings with storm shutters, flood barriers and fire-suppression systems, among other moves, to reduce premiums.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 7, 2023

MaintainX gets $50M to bolster maintenance, work execution platform

The company plans to use the funding to add AI-driven predictive capabilities, asset health insights and more.

By Joe Burns • Dec. 7, 2023

Mandatory return-to-office will apply to over 400K federal workers by January

The RTO mandate will be new for 122,000 of those workers, according to research from JLL.

By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 5, 2023