Honeywell launches Advance Control building management system

The platform works with a building’s existing wiring to increase operational efficiency and sustainability while protecting cybersecurity, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 23, 2024

Comcast’s MachineQ partners with Laiier for less visible leak detection

Laiier’s low-profile product is “ideal” for guest-facing environments with “heavy foot traffic where discretion is paramount,” MachineQ’s head of product and strategy said.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 22, 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

CBRE takes over property management of Brookfield Properties’ US offices

The agreement will leverage CBRE’s growing list of operational technology capabilities, as the firm launches a new investor portfolio management service.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 22, 2024

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

Eptura leans into accessibility to stand out in crowded workplace management market

As tenants and operators scout for office utilization data, ESG initiatives are increasingly factoring into technology and real estate decisions.

By Joe Burns • 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

Honeywell to add Analog Devices technology to its building management systems

ADI’s technology will improve Honeywell BMS connectivity while using existing building wiring and increase the product’s flexibility, the companies said.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 11, 2024

Carrier will commercialize ‘transformational’ AirJoule HVAC system from Montana Technologies

The agreement will potentially give Carrier exclusive rights to commercialize the technology across HVAC systems in the Americas for three years.

By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 10, 2024

6 facilities management trends to watch in 2024

Facilities managers are turning to technology and automation to help address commercial real estate challenges, including decarbonization, office space optimization and skilled labor shortages.

By Nish Amarnath , Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024

4 more manufacturers advance in DOE’s cold climate heat pump challenge

Bosch, Daikin, Midea and Johnson Controls will join Lennox International, Carrier, Trane Technologies and Rheem in the next phase of the challenge.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 9, 2024

Modine expects liquid cooling IP purchase to drive data center market growth

The firm said the acquisition positions it to capture a share in the rapidly evolving data center liquid cooling market.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 4, 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

Johnson Controls’ HVAC and controls segment drives North America sales

The firm said its building solutions business increased orders 6% since the first fiscal quarter of 2023, with its backlog growing 11% year over year to $8.4 billion. 

By Joe Burns • Jan. 1, 2024

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

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

Mohawk, Scanalytics partner on occupancy sensors in flooring

Integrating sensor technology into flooring systems can cut energy waste up to 35% annually, Mohawk says.

By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 19, 2023

Microgrids can drive resiliency, efficiency and profitability: JLL

As climate change risks and energy use accelerate, these systems can advance sustainability and electrification efforts, a recent report says.

By Joe Burns • Dec. 18, 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

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

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

Bilt adds project collaboration feature to help train technicians

The interactive instruction firm aims to bridge the skilled labor gap through upskilling and on-the-job training based on interactive 3D guidance.

By Joe Burns • Dec. 8, 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