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    Air quality more important than high-end amenities: worker survey

    Employees say indoor air quality is a reflection of management priorities and want to see signs that it’s being managed on their behalf, GPS Air says.

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    Your door is costing you more than you think

    For facilities managers navigating tighter budgets and rising energy costs, the fix may be closer — and simpler — than expected.

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    Energy Star’s move to DOE helps it escape proposed EPA cuts

    The Trump administration wants to eliminate the Office of Atmospheric Protection, which managed the energy efficiency product and building certification program until late last year.

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    How AECOM Hunt raced to replace Rays’ $60M ballpark roof

    After a hurricane damaged Tropicana Field, the contractor coordinated across multiple continents to transport and assemble massive fiberglass panels in time for the 2026 home opener in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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    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.

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    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. 

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    Iran conflict impact on US facilities is mixed

    Diesel and asphalt costs are up and cyber risks are increasing, but for many facilities, power contracts are insulating them from electricity price hikes. 

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    Fast-tracking nuclear facilities raises worker safety concerns

    The U.S. Department of Energy in January eliminated what advocates call a critical safety directive, but the agency says the “ALARA” policy isn’t needed. 

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    Alcatraz AI secures $50M for facial authentication platform

    The technology does not store photos or data, simplifying data privacy compliance for operators, the company says.

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    Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper

    Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

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    Strategic decarbonization can aid green goals while improving maintenance

    Combining energy efficiency and decarbonization with asset lifecycle planning positions facilities as a value creator, experts say.

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    FMs can help extend the life of aging water systems

    Leaky pipes that keep one-fifth of water from reaching its destination are among the $1T worth of problems with the infrastructure, Aspen Institute says.

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    Radisson Hotel Group raises net-zero ambition for 100 hotels, sets 2030 goal

    The hotels will aim to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 emissions — direct emissions generated from company-owned or controlled sources — through electrification, using renewable heating and cooling networks and sourcing 100% renewable energy.

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    Contracts keep many facilities safe from near-term energy shocks

    Diesel costs are rising quickly, though, and inefficient mechanical systems could prove costly as energy prices rise over the long term, an industry executive says.

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    Surgery center leases jump as demand shifts to low-intensity fit-outs

    Healthcare systems are embracing outpatient surgery centers for their cost-efficiency, resulting in a gain of 145% in leases, a CBRE report says.

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    HVAC giant Trane is a SaaS business in disguise, report says

    Facilities managers’ interaction with the company on maintenance and upgrades is one of the main value drivers, according to a Wealth Dynasty Report.

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    Judge orders construction work stoppage on $400M White House ballroom

    A federal judge ruled Congress must sign off on the project, which is being built by Clark Construction and engineered by AECOM.

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    Iran conflict highlights cyberthreat exposure of U.S. facilities

    The growing use of smart technology in buildings and older technologies that weren’t meant to be exposed to the internet are drawing attention from cyberattackers, researchers say.

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    HVAC manufacturers sued for conspiring to inflate prices

    Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Lennox, Rheem and AAON are named in a lawsuit, which is seeking class action status, for artificially increasing the price of commercial and residential equipment since 2020.

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    Office-to-housing conversions grew 28% last year

    New York City led other cities in converted residential units by a wide margin, followed by Washington, D.C., and Chicago, according to RentCafe.

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    AI is creating a surge in demand for HVAC technicians, other skilled labor: Randstad

    Organizations should use flexible hiring policies to get the talent they need, the global human resources consulting company recommends.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Researchers turn sawdust into fire-resistant building panels

    If commercialized, the panels could turn waste products from timber and water treatment into a sustainable construction material.

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    Diesel prices surge due to Iran war, surpassing $5.38

    Per-gallon costs topped $5 for the U.S. across all major regions this week, putting additional pressure on organizations’ operations. 

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    ‘Adaptive phase cooling’ improves efficiency over direct-to-chip: UCLA study

    The two-phase cooling solution eliminates water usage at a “best-in-class” power usage effectiveness ratio of 1.03, says liquid-cooling company Ferveret, whose system was tested by UCLA researchers.