AI pilots are popular in CRE, but end benefits lag: JLL

Organizations hope AI will help them reach cutting-edge solutions quickly, but talent and infrastructure gaps create a “sobering reality,” the firm says.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 14, 2025

What a tech-centric workplace approach looks like

The boundaries between digital and physical workplace environments will blur further as AI and IoT technologies mature, creating a new wave of data-driven operations.

By Bob Cicero • Nov. 14, 2025

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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

Using one set of tools to manage occupant well-being and energy efficiency

Smart building infrastructure means the two objectives don’t have to compete with one another, Fabio Zaniboni of building IoT company BubblyNet says. 

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 13, 2025

Trane unveils thermal management design for next-gen NVIDIA data centers

The design aims to maximize efficiency in power-constrained environments, boosting revenue and cutting power use for cutting-edge “AI factories,” Trane says.

By Brian Martucci • Nov. 6, 2025

DOE rules banning sale of non-condensing water heaters, furnaces, can stand, court says

Gas industry groups say they’ll challenge the decision. The D.C. federal appeals court was split over the agency's rationale for eliminating an entire class of appliances.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 5, 2025

How AI sensors can help guide lab redesigns

Butlr's sensors, which use body heat to detect when someone’s in a space, can help life sciences, medical technology and other research firms determine better ways to use space, CEO Honghao Deng.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 31, 2025

Direct air capture filters pull emissions from building HVAC

Researchers have developed direct air capture filters that can absorb carbon emissions from building ventilation systems while improving energy efficiency.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 29, 2025

Food distributor UNFI completes largest solar rooftop project

Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the project on a California distribution center is expected to generate approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 27, 2025

Rude awakening as AWS outage disrupts IoT-enabled beds

When the global cloud platform went down earlier this week, it wreaked havoc on beds that rely on internet connectivity.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 23, 2025

AI and IoT are boosting confidence in asset management: report

Organizations are adopting the technologies to help drive down reactive maintenance and focus on long-term lifecycle management strategies, Brightly says.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 22, 2025

5 unexpected costs of ‘blind’ facilities management

Surprise breakdowns, team burnout and uncomfortable stores cost more than you think.

By Teresa Harris • Oct. 20, 2025

Inside the Aon Center: How JLL manages its home

The integrated property management giant has people working below ground and above the clouds to ensure the building — and the people inside — can work as efficiently as possible.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 17, 2025

New tools showcase range of AI in building operations

In the last month, companies have rolled out products to help facilities managers oversee maintenance, HVAC systems and tenant operations. 

By Joe Burns • Oct. 15, 2025

By mandating scans for building access, JPMorgan supercharges biometric data debate

The United States’ largest bank won’t let its employees access its new headquarters unless they allow it to collect their most unique personally identifiable information.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 15, 2025

AI impacts offices in more ways than one

Office recovery in New York City and San Francisco has been boosted by demand from AI companies, but the technology is also reshaping how workplaces operate across the country, reports say.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 14, 2025

Put building systems on separate VLAN, cyber specialist says

By separating the HVAC, generator and other building systems from the main network, disruption risk drops, according to Troy Cruzen of Fortified Health Security.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 14, 2025

Honeywell to supply new power solutions for data centers

Working with industrial automation firm LS Electric, Honeywell will offer AI-driven power management solutions, including battery energy storage systems, to help meet the sector’s energy demand.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 10, 2025

How FMs can improve data center performance-per-watt

Generating money-saving PPW gains begins with an understanding of the right liquid cooling approach for your operations. 

By Angela Taylor • Oct. 10, 2025

With growth, heat pump water heaters are no longer an afterthought

Cold weather innovations could help spur more sales as manufacturers roll out products to meet a DOE initiative to broaden heat pump adoption.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 9, 2025

Right-sizing offices for hybrid work starts with data, workspace pros say

At IFMA World Workplace 2025, executives shared case studies on the value of high-frequency, real-time data for real estate planning.

By Brian Martucci • Oct. 8, 2025

Sheetz to manage EV charging stations remotely

The software the company is using, called Driivz, also offers on-site energy management “to balance loads in real time and optimize charging performance.”

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 8, 2025

Smart HVAC systems 63% more efficient when quantum-based, research shows

Simultaneous processing was found to enable faster and more complex computing, resulting in lower costs and more optimal temperatures.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 7, 2025

Facilities management conferences of note in 2026

Next year’s facilities management conferences will cover best practices for managing building systems, leveraging technology, recruiting and retaining talent and navigating market conditions. 

By Joe Burns • Sept. 30, 2025

Data-driven building management takes center stage at IFMA conference

Facilities managers are learning how to sort through and leverage building systems data as they lean into digitalization, conference sessions show.

By Brian Martucci • Sept. 30, 2025

Stop ‘flying blind’: How remote visibility empowers facilities managers to make better decisions, faster

The shift isn't about adding more technology for technology's sake. It's about getting 'eyes on the ground' without needing someone on site.

Sept. 29, 2025