US agencies promote zero-trust practices for operational technologies like BMMS

Updated security is needed as hackers turn their attention to building systems and other operational technology, much of which has been built on insecure legacy protocols, five federal agencies say. 

By Eric Geller • May 1, 2026

AI, connectivity demands make next-gen Wi-Fi a priority for more building operators

Many organizations view Wi-Fi as a strategic growth engine, but complexity challenges remain, according to a report by Cisco.

By Joe Burns • April 28, 2026

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Building Management and Maintenance Systems

Systems for managing building operations and maintenance have the potential to increase efficiency and reduce costs, but upfront expenses, system integration, and putting insights to use remain concerns.

By Facilities Dive staff

Johnson Controls boosts HVAC optimization through Nantum AI purchase

The acquisition is expected to help the company optimize its OpenBlue digital ecosystem by enabling real-time airflow and better performance in complex environments, it says.

By Joe Burns • April 27, 2026

Better data management can speed facility maintenance by 20%: InfraMappa

Having make, model and other system information included in a digital twin eliminates the time that’s wasted before work is undertaken, says company executive Katherine Pfeil.

By Robert Freedman • April 20, 2026

Transparent window insulation is better at stemming energy loss, manufacturer says

A building envelope retrofit at Nomad Tower in New York City offers a scalable pathway to meet energy compliance targets while enhancing comfort and reducing disruption, LuxWall says.

By Joe Burns • April 16, 2026

Helix Earth attracts funds to separate humidity control from temperature control in commercial HVAC

The Rice University spinoff raised $12 million to accelerate deployment of a system that offers operators more precise environmental control.

By Joe Burns • April 14, 2026

$266B in building carbon costs saved thanks to BACnet, study shows

The building automation communication protocol is proving to be critical to building energy efficiency, says ASHRAE.  

By Joe Burns • April 13, 2026

Nearly 4K industrial control devices vulnerable to Iran-linked hacking campaign

A research firm tallied the internet-exposed devices Iran is targeting, including energy distribution technology, and recommended mitigations for any infrastructure operator using them.

By Eric Geller • April 13, 2026

Workplace management tech is prevalent, but integration challenges limit use: surveys

Despite adoption of workplace systems and optimism they can reduce costs, most organizations still aren’t using data to make space and operations decisions, resulting in delays and disruptions, Johnson Controls and Butlr found. 

By Joe Burns • April 10, 2026

Energy service contracts grow as operators look to spread costs

Providers are using new technologies to help modernize energy systems at hospitals, historic facilities and big box retailers.

By Joe Burns • April 9, 2026

AI impact on office markets won’t be as bad as many think, Newmark says

Even under the company’s severe downside case, the dislocation will be less than what occurred during the pandemic, according to the company.

By Joe Burns • April 6, 2026

What FMs need to know about data center immersion cooling fluid selection

Immersion systems place IT equipment in continuous contact with dielectric fluid, so facilities managers can benefit from understanding how differences between fluids can affect system performance. 

By Dennis Schuetzle • April 6, 2026

AAIR touts AI-powered HVAC system cutting costs for hoteliers

The company’s new heating and cooling technology can save hotels up to 30% in energy costs while improving the comfort of guest rooms.

By Noor Adatia • March 30, 2026

Honeywell expands security portfolio in bid to catch AI wave

The company is partnering with Rhombus to integrate AI-driven security into the building systems of its customers as demand for these products surges, a company executive says.

By Joe Burns • March 27, 2026

Siemens takes steps to integrate IAQ sensing and response into building controls

The company is integrating respiratory risk assessment into its building automation software to automatically adjust ventilation when sensors detect a risk, a company executive says.

By Joe Burns • March 24, 2026

Building operations are increasingly strategic: NFMT East 2026

The importance of communication between FMs, vendors and stakeholders was a consistent theme throughout sessions as more organizations see building operations as value-adding. 

By Joe Burns • March 20, 2026

Threat groups target cyber-physical systems to disrupt critical infrastructure providers

The Iran war has raised concerns that industrial sectors could be the target of hacktivists, state actors and other groups exploiting vulnerabilities in operational technologies like those used in building systems.

By David Jones • March 19, 2026

Schneider Electric introduces variable speed HVAC drives to support energy savings

The ATH200 and ATH600 drives are optimized to help HVAC equipment manufacturers serve commercial and mission-critical environments through adverse conditions, Schneider says.

By Joe Burns • March 16, 2026

NFMT East 2026: How building operations help organizations’ strategic goals

Thousands of facilities managers and vendors are attending the conference this week to learn about industry issues and technology solutions impacting building operations this year. 

By Joe Burns • March 11, 2026

As facilities increase AI use, cyber threats loom as a constraint

Businesses are prioritizing solutions that improve reliability, uptime, operational performance and physical security, according to a survey.

By Joe Burns • March 10, 2026

AI offers more intelligent building security alerts, Johnson Controls expert says

AI can help security teams detect anomalies quicker and with less error, but outdated tech infrastructure can be a barrier, he says.

By Joe Burns • March 6, 2026

How smart building systems became the weakest link in property security

In many facilities, passwords are tracked in spreadsheets, shared across teams or passed along informally when responsibilities shift, exposing organizations to unauthorized access to their networks. 

By Chris Skipworth • March 5, 2026

How commercial property management firms are using AI — and hope to use it tomorrow

In recent communications, executives at CBRE, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield detailed their company’s AI use and what further adoption will look like.

By Joe Burns • March 4, 2026

Everything you need to know about AI for facilities management

Learn how AI can help facilities teams, where to start and how to estimate ROI.

By Allison Thomas • March 2, 2026

Maintenance performance requires discipline in data management: Limble

Organizations with high-quality CMMS data are more likely to report strong cross-functional trust in equipment data, while those that ignore data management are at risk of making decisions on false information, the report says. 

By Joe Burns • Feb. 26, 2026