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The ‘slog’ of lifecycle costing is worth the construction savings, facility manager says
Organizations can save tens of millions of dollars on a higher-priced HVAC system when costs over a building’s life are examined, says David Van Hook of the Bartow County School District in Georgia.
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Sponsored by NORESCOInvesting wisely: Choosing the most efficient upgrades for your facility
Discover which facility upgrades deliver the greatest ROI, reduce energy and water costs and support long-term sustainability and operational resilience.
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As K-12 schools embrace ed tech, importance of building system security increases, expert says
Cyber criminals can use building technology to breach school district networks, so facility managers must be part of the security effort, the Consortium of School Networking says.
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Google inks investment, offtake deal for largest US solar project
Google signed a power purchase agreement to receive energy from the project, which will have capacity for 2.5 gigawatts of solar and 2.9 gigawatt hours of battery storage.
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WeWork will seek WELL Coworking Rating for more than 300 locations
The rating is designed to show how coworking and similar flexible workspaces meet health and well-being measures.
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Ventiva touts fanless cooler for 15% data center energy efficiency gains
The company says its ionic air mover improves performance of back-of-rack server components while fewer front-of-rack bulk fans means reduced energy costs.
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$215B in annual energy cost savings starts with heat pumps: ACEEE
The U.S. could cut $4.8 trillion in energy costs by 2050, a study finds, with heat pumps and other efficient appliances a big source of savings.
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Best Buy brings rooftop solar to retail
The rooftop solar garden at a Long Island City store will generate an estimated 461,800 kilowatt hours annually, which will be sent to the local grid and distributed to subscribers of a third-party community solar program, the company says.
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Optimizing building operations against a changing environment: ASHRAE 2026 conference
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' 2026 annual conference focused on operational resilience during challenging times.
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How accessibility features can help hotels win guests in an aging America
“Just because something is ADA-compliant doesn't mean it's easy to use,” an accessibility consultant says.
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Verkada touts better security camera image search with NVIDIA tools
The enhancement is designed to help the company’s camera systems identify threats and other problems more accurately, Verkada said.
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AI companies account for a third of tech sector space demand across 17 US markets
The bulk of that demand is in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and New York City, VTS says, while other technology hubs are seeing mixed demand.
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New York sets data center development moratorium for 1 year
During the one-year pause, the state will seek to create a framework to address how large data centers impact energy demand, water use and other factors, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order.
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Kennedy Center repairs were rushed, shoddy, whistleblowers allege
Work on its exterior columns and reflecting pool will need to be redone because of shortcuts contractors took to create cosmetic improvements in time for events featuring President Trump, according to the allegations.
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Heat pump momentum grows on election-year energy affordability issue, coalition says
The public’s focus on utility bills is helping heat pumps stay in the spotlight, says the Building Decarbonization Coalition.
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Microsoft’s data center expansion drove 25% emissions spike in 2025: report
The company emitted 20.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in FY2025, up from the 16.2 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emitted the year prior, it said.
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Start workplace renovations with technology, Cisco exec says
Focus on IT, connectivity and workflow expectations before making design decisions to create a cohesive experience, Cisco’s senior vice president of workplace resources says.
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Restroom quality shapes visitors’ perception of a facility, surveys show
Visitors' restroom opinions carry over to their opinions of a company's goods and services, according to a Bradley Co. survey.
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More job titles include AI across every sector
Employers want workers who know how to use AI-assisted software and can implement the technology into business operations, the report's author says.
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Latest NYC Legionella outbreak puts focus on building water systems
Taking a two-test approach can reduce the risk of missing a bacteria buildup in pipes and elsewhere, says a testing specialist.
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New York City to expand businesses subject to organic waste requirements
A provision set to become law authorizes the city to require venues, retail and food service businesses, among others, to divert food scraps from disposal.
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‘Illustrative indicators’ can sell the value of sustainability upgrades, experts say
Translating value into non-financial terms can help cost-conscious owners see value in a different light, panelists said at the ASHRAE conference.
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Capstone Energy+ touts air-bearing microturbines for behind-the-meter energy
With less noise and emissions than traditional gas turbines, the technology can help facility managers facing utility grid constraints, says Capstone Energy+ CEO Vince Canino.
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To speed school incident response, companies merge dispatch platform, AI camera tech
An integration between Centegix and Volt is intended to close a gap between detection and getting responders on site, the companies say.
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Top floors of destabilized NYC building likely crooked, engineer says
“I suspect the floor above dropped when those main columns buckled and buckled the studs,” Joe DiPompeo, president of New Jersey civil engineering firm Structural Workshop, told Construction Dive.
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California RTO mandate for state workers takes effect, putting spotlight on office readiness
The mandate is a test case for how well the state’s facilities can accommodate a workforce that largely wants to keep working remotely, one workplace specialist says.
