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Roomba maker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
iRobot, which offers a commercial-grade vacuum in its product mix, has struggled with sales amid growing foreign competition and supply chain issues.
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Lawsuit seeks to stop White House ballroom construction
The Trump administration has done none of the statutorily required reviews, so work must stop until the legal requirements are met, the National Trust for Historic Preservation says.
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Firms integrate emergency systems with audio and voice communications
The Bogen Communications and Alertus Technologies agreement will help operators automate and enhance critical alerts, the companies said.
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Few cameras, open doors at Brown University building where shooting occurred
Students have to swipe badges to access the targeted lecture room, but the large number of students during exam week could have overwhelmed security protocols, reports suggest.
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Tropicana Field repairs hurricane-damaged roof with fiberglass panels
The new roof on the Tampa Bay Rays’ home stadium had to integrate into the existing structure while meeting wind and safety requirements, a contractor says.
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Q&AWells Fargo sees boost from branch refurbishments
The bank plans to renovate branches in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Atlanta in 2026, the lender’s head of branch systems and transformation said.
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In latest real estate move, Trump appears to be readying demolition of 4 historic D.C. buildings
Critics say he’s deep into the contracting process, outside of statutory channels, to tear down “brutalist” buildings that define post-World War II-era architecture.
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DOE rescinds national definition of a zero-emissions building
The definition, which set discretionary standards for energy efficiency, on-site emissions and electricity consumption from clean energy sources, does not align with administration priorities, the agency said.
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New York targets power sector carbon allowances in proposed climate regulations
The amendments would reduce the annual budget of CO2 allowances through 2037, including the number of voluntary renewable energy purchases.
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Self-healing mixture behind 2,000-year-old-concrete Roman structures
A preserved work area uncovered in a Pompeii excavation suggests engineers used a heated quicklime-and-ash solution to make load-bearing concrete that resists erosion, a study released this week shows.
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Building performance standards offer opportunity to add value
Even if a jurisdiction isn’t yet requiring energy or emission reductions, many are planning to, so building operators should act now, an expert says.
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With physical and IT security merging, collaboration will be a 2026 priority: Genetec
In another trend, physical security teams see the importance of AI in navigating alarms and investigations and prioritizing events, survey results show.
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Hacktivists launching attacks that could damage operational technology
Hackers are exploiting poorly secured remote connections to industrial equipment and other operational technology, particularly in the energy, food and agriculture and water sectors, an advisory says.
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OpinionKeeping worker protection aligned with data center expansion
Lead-acid and lithium battery chemicals, refrigerants and some cleaning supplies are among data center hazards that require immediate treatment if on-site personnel come in contact with them.
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Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers
The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot deployment of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which it plans to deploy nationally.
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Monochloramine better than chlorine at curbing Legionnaires’ disease, study suggests
Areas served by water treatment plants that use monochloramine have lower rates of the disease than those served by plants that use chlorine, a study to be released tomorrow finds.
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Efficient buildings attract high prices, but agent knowledge is low: NAR
Hard costs like utilities and operations are a top buying and leasing consideration, but not all agents see value in promoting those, according to an August survey.
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Heat pumps perform well in older buildings: German study
The findings support other analyses showing building owners can reduce energy consumption and cost by replacing inefficient HVAC systems with heat pumps.
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R-Zero software designed to support LL97 compliance in NYC
ProspectorNY analyzes New York City laws, regulations and other data to help building operators improve efficiency, lower costs and ease compliance, the company says.
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Some districts reverse school closures despite declining enrollment
While closures can be “deeply painful,” keeping schools open can mean fewer student resources or even a state takeover, an education professor said.
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Madison Square Garden, Cisco partner to boost arena connectivity
Improved in-venue connectivity for fans and improved connectivity for operations such as concessions, security and broadcast are high priorities for stadium technology pros, a 2025 survey says.
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House bill barring state, local gas appliance bans clears hurdle
California and Washington are among the states with gas bans, and Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Maryland, are among the localities with bans.
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New York requires greenhouse gas emissions reporting from waste facilities
The rule would apply to facilities like landfills, incinerators and anaerobic digesters, as well as waste-to-energy facilities and fueling infrastructure. It comes as the federal government scales back its own reporting program.
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JLL tapped to operate JFK New Terminal One
The company will provide HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire and other technical services at the terminal after overseeing the construction-to-operations transition phase of the project, slated to begin next year.
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Facility management company ISS could face Hong Kong fire scrutiny
An affiliate of the company manages the Wang Fuk Court complex where almost 160 people died after flames engulfed multiple buildings last week.
