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    Two smart building firms raise millions to meet system control and automation demand

    Clockworks Analytics and Andorix announced significant fundraising Aug. 22. Both plan to accelerate deployment amid growth in building automation systems and sensor technology.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Colorado mandates new building energy performance standards despite criticism

    The ruling unfairly burdens existing buildings, operators and owners say. The state Air Quality Commission touts the rules’ flexibility.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Energy Resilience

    Energy supply disruptions, price increases and reliability issues require facilities managers to have an energy resilience plan in place to ensure the continuity of their critical operations. 

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    Spirit AeroSystems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to cut industrial manufacturing emissions

    The Boeing supplier and the lab will collaborate to develop advanced material solutions for the commercial, defense and space aerostructure markets as part of an Energy Department effort.

    By Sara Samora • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Artificial intelligence, innovation highlighted in PropTech awards

    Several winners have been acquired by large enterprises as the industry prioritizes technology to improve cost efficiencies and reach decarbonization goals. 

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Healthcare facility managers walk a tightrope of tech, space and labor challenges

    “You can’t have an HVAC unit not function for a day. You can’t have the lights in a surgery room go out,” one industry exec says. “We have people’s lives at stake.”

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    J.D. Power reports drop in customer satisfaction for public EV chargers

    "The results of this year's study should be very concerning to all those involved in the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles," one expert said.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Modine targets Midwest school facilities managers with TMS Johnson deal

    The HVAC manufacturers’ partnership is expected to strengthen Modine’s Airedale indoor air quality solutions for K-12 schools amid code updates and federal funding programs. 

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Oklahoma City earns WELL health-safety rating for facility operations and management

    The city is the third in the U.S. to be awarded the certification, as the rating organization pushes for portfolio-level upgrades.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
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    For stretch energy codes, Massachusetts gets nearly $4M DOE grant

    The grant will provide field-based training to local building code officials and help communities share regional best practices.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    California becomes first state to mandate embodied carbon emission reductions

    In a bid to tackle climate change and meet decarbonization objectives, the state has voted for two building code changes targeting commercial buildings and schools.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    3 ways manufacturers can save on energy costs

    As prices continue to rise, companies should evaluate which equipment and facilities spend the most and consider renewable alternatives.

    By Rebecca Heilweil • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Healthcare facilities teams grapple with capital constraints, decarbonization challenges

    Mounting pressures to slash emissions are throwing a wrench into efforts to secure funding for enhanced patient experience and care outcomes amid rising costs.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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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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    Washington building codes lawsuit dropped by gas, building groups

    The litigation was an “aftershock” of a federal appeals court decision to overturn Berkeley, California’s first-in-the-nation ban on gas in new buildings, an Earthjustice senior attorney said. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Department of Energy earmarks $46M for building technology, retrofit practice research

    The agency will release funds for 29 projects across 15 states to curtail energy consumption in the sector.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    4 ways schools are rethinking building design

    From charging stations for electric vehicles to true-to-life CTE spaces, schools are transforming physically, school architecture experts say.

    By Kara Arundel • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Mayor Michelle Wu issues order to ban fossil fuels in Boston buildings

    The executive order prohibits fossil fuel use in new municipal buildings and renovations of existing city-owned structures as part of a larger push for carbon neutrality by 2050.

    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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    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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    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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    ASHRAE invites comments on energy-efficient building equipment, lighting allowance addenda

    The changes include a new rating mandate for fin-and-tube coils and exhaust energy recovery heat exchangers.

    By • July 31, 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
  • The preventable wastage of about 30% of energy used in commercial buildings represents a loss of $57 billion a year, according to data from the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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    Inovues, QEA Tech partnership aims to recoup over 50% of energy lost through building envelopes

    The deal is expected to help commercial building owners reduce energy consumption and slash greenhouse gas emissions.

    By • July 27, 2023