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HVAC manufacturers face second suit over price-fixing allegation
A contractor is accusing Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Lennox, Rheem and AAON of conspiring to fix prices. A consumer sued the companies in March for the same thing.
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Sponsored by ASSA ABLOYHow everyday movement shapes facility safety
How daily activity in high‑traffic buildings impacts facility performance, access, and safety.
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Cushman & Wakefield hits record Q1 leasing revenue
In the industrial space, users want facilities that can support automation and higher power requirements, the company says.
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Updated federal guidance and funds may boost apprenticeships
As of fiscal year 2025, there were 678,014 apprentices nationwide, according to federal data. Participants worry demand for funding might far exceed the four-year program's capacity.
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The pendulum may be swinging back in favor of the trades: JLL
Demand for skilled workers is surpassing demand in other job categories, spurring organizations to make it easier to get people trained, experts say.
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More data centers will opt for connected chiller service: Johnson Controls
Issues around security and data control are getting resolved, opening the door for operators to get the benefits of connected service, a company executive says.
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Schools spend $4B on physical safety measures. Here’s what research says they should do instead.
Investing in ways to harden schools might be inadvertently deploying technologies that erode trust, the Learning Policy Institute says.
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Schneider-AMS partnership aims for faster, more impactful microgrid deployment
American Microgrid Solutions will use Schneider’s EcoStruxure technology to help facilities launch backup power during outages, the companies say.
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Companies and schools are trying virtual reality for skilled trades training
The technology enables a broad sharing of best practices, but there are limitations, instructors say.
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Philadelphia to close 17 schools as it aims to address ‘aging’ buildings
The closures are part of a broader trend nationwide as public school districts face enrollment declines.
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‘Energy security’ drives Schneider Electric growth: CEO
Revenue jumped in part due to the AI boom, while geopolitical uncertainty boosted the outlook for electrified, digitized building systems, executives said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call.
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How universities are saving water
University facility teams are responding to drought warnings by upgrading their institutions’ water management systems and irrigation practices, reports show.
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Organizations partner to develop corporate water stewardship guidance
A coalition plans to develop shared language and metrics for how companies track and measure water impacts and risks across their supply chain.
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All buildings will have behind-the-meter power eventually: Trane CEO
Smart systems will be a universal feature, too, David Regnery said on Trane Technologies’ first-quarter earrings call April 30.
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No sign that AI is cooling leasing demand: JLL
Contrary to fears AI will shrink space needs, technology startups are driving an uptick in the company’s leasing business, executives said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call.
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US agencies promote zero-trust practices for operational technologies like BMMS
Updated security is needed as hackers turn their attention to building systems and other operational technology, much of which has been built on insecure legacy protocols, five federal agencies say.
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Coworking space growth reaches mid-tier markets: reports
Building owners are pivoting to attract companies that see flex space as a way to slim down their office needs, reports by Yardi Matrix and Coworking Cafe say.
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OpinionBillions in battery tax credits hinge on FEOC compliance
In the near term, complying with foreign entity of concern restrictions will slow energy storage decision-making, but over time it will reward organizations that can operationalize compliance.
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$1.45B Chicago airport project goes vertical
The project will add 19 gates, 20,000 square feet of lounge space, 30,000 square feet of retail space and a 450-square-foot children’s play area in Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport.
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What facility security teams can learn from the Correspondents’ Association shooting
Tiered perimeters protected Trump and others from the alleged gunman. Newer technologies can automatically close access points when they detect a breach, a security specialist says.
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Students sue Brown University, say lax building security enabled shooting
The university had no access control in a building in which a former student opened fire, killing two and injuring nine in December, according to negligence lawsuits filed this month.
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Average US electricity prices rose 9% year over year in February: EIA
Revenue per kilowatt hour for electricity — a proxy for retail rates — rose by 26.3% in Virginia, 21.9% in Ohio and 19.5% in Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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AI, connectivity demands make next-gen Wi-Fi a priority for more building operators
Many organizations view Wi-Fi as a strategic growth engine, but complexity challenges remain, according to a report by Cisco.
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Building automation continues to overperform, Honeywell says
Sales in the segment increased 8% while the company’s overall business grew 2%, the automation giant said on its first-quarter 2026 earnings call.
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General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations
The company said it matched 70% of its global electricity use with renewables in 2025.
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Johnson Controls boosts HVAC optimization through Nantum AI purchase
The acquisition is expected to help the company optimize its OpenBlue digital ecosystem by enabling real-time airflow and better performance in complex environments, it says.
