Remote sensors touted as HVAC ‘check-engine’ light

Having real-time data on the temperature, voltage, vibrations and sound of each HVAC unit lets facility managers anticipate problems, says Impact Service Group.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 7, 2025

Vulnerability found in Axis video surveillance cameras

Attackers could monitor or shut down the video feeds, one cybersecurity firm says. Axis has made patches available and urges users to upgrade systems.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 7, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

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

How AI drives operation and maintenance improvements at warehouses, distribution centers

The technology holds potential to ensure efficiency at scale by automating manual processes, unifying tools and improving data analysis, specialists say.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 4, 2025

Thermostats: little devices that do big things

Commercial-grade thermostats go far beyond simple temperature control. 

Aug. 4, 2025

Perception more important than reality when it comes to clean air: survey

Odor, stuffiness and dust guide decision-making by building occupants, suggesting facility leaders should showcase their indoor air quality efforts, GPS Air says. 

By Joe Burns • July 31, 2025

Nuclear specialist Oklo inks data center partnerships

The fission power company has been courting data center companies. Two partnerships announced last week could sharpen its advantage.

By Brian Martucci • July 29, 2025

Honeywell vulnerability exposes building systems to cyber attacks

Researchers have found vulnerabilities in the Niagara Framework, developed by a Honeywell company, which could allow attackers to disable building automation and security systems. 

By Joe Burns • July 25, 2025

Don’t leave cleaning robots to their own devices, manufacturer says

Facility managers should assign someone specific to oversee an autonomous scrubber or other cleaning device to get optimal performance, says a Tennant executive.

By Joe Burns • July 24, 2025

Axiom Cloud earns patent for AI leak-detection technology

The software can help retail grocery and cold storage operators meet federal and state requirements without the need for sensors or additional hardware, the company says.

By Joe Burns • July 22, 2025

Johnson Controls wins up to $630M contract for building automation systems from US Army Corps of Engineers

The three-year base contract award will result in the installation, maintenance and service of Johnson Controls’ Metasys building automation systems to provide HVAC, fire and utility monitoring. 

By Joe Burns • July 21, 2025

With smoke and pepper spray, Deep Sentinel goes beyond remote security monitoring to remote intervention

The company’s remote guards monitor the cameras and engage with trespassers or loiterers to determine if they’re a risk. If they appear to be, the guards can try to send them away with smoke, other interventions.

By Robert Freedman • July 21, 2025

Federal government works to better understand its building inventory

Granular information on space usage and facility condition is needed as the government downsizes its workforce and real estate portfolio, regardless of agency mission, service providers say.

By Joe Burns • July 18, 2025

Return-to-office orders drive attendance bump, but hybrid work tools remain crucial

Mandates are helping to increase attendance, but most office interactions still involve remote participants, meaning operators must remain diligent in implementing and measuring collaboration tools, experts say.

By Joe Burns • July 17, 2025

Polymer coating boosts air quality sensors, study shows

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University say they’ve developed a coating that can boost the performance and extend the life of formaldehyde sensors.

By Joe Burns • July 16, 2025

MaintainX hits $2.5B valuation, pointing to demand for AI-driven maintenance

The company last week closed a $150 million funding round that it says will help expand its AI capabilities and predictive maintenance solutions.

By Joe Burns • July 14, 2025

Using aerial image analysis to stack-rank maintenance across a portfolio

An AI mapping overlay shows levels of wear and tear and a team of engineers suggests a work plan in a platform SITE Technologies offers facilities managers.

By Robert Freedman • July 14, 2025

Why peak power management is important

Must be an integral part of building automation systems.

By Farid Dibachi • July 7, 2025

Carrier, IBM launch AI-driven maintenance upgrades

Interactive dashboards, alerts and to-do lists added to the company’s platforms aim to improve efficiency and execution during lifecycle and maintenance operations. 

By Joe Burns • June 27, 2025

Most building management systems exposed to cyber vulnerabilities, experts warn

A study of over 467,000 building management systems across 500 organizations found that 2% of all devices essential to business operations had the highest level of risk exposure. 

By Joe Burns • June 26, 2025

Johnson Controls relaunches Connected Sprinkler service

The service, which integrates with existing sprinkler systems, can help facility managers shift to predictive maintenance, limit downtime and potentially reduce insurance premiums, the company says.

By Joe Burns • June 24, 2025

Data centers could bring alternative battery types into the mainstream, developers say

Artificial intelligence data centers have unique energy needs, and industry insiders say that’s driving a renewed interest in energy storage technologies that have not caught on with utilities.

By Emma Penrod • June 23, 2025

4 steps to centralize disparate systems across your building portfolio

Apply these four steps to centralize disparate systems across your building, improve efficiency and reduce costs.

June 23, 2025

Beyond the break room: transforming workplace amenities with autonomous retail

From break-time bottlenecks to 24/7 access—how food at work is changing.

June 23, 2025

Municipalities tap AI for permitting

Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, are using the tech to cleave wait times, while Honolulu promises big upgrades and faster responses.

By Matthew Thibault • June 20, 2025

Proptech firms pull in funding to ramp up AI tools

Improved building data management, operational efficiencies and tenant experiences are three needs driving investment in proptech, experts say.

By Joe Burns • June 20, 2025