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    6 signs that rodents could be in your facility: NPMA

    Experts at the National Pest Management Association and Orkin warn that rodent populations are rising, and that without control measures, organizations risk permanent reputational damage.

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    $19M funding round highlights desiccant HVAC potential: Mojave Systems

    Liquid desiccant-based HVAC systems have attracted interest from the federal government for decades. Mojave says the technology is dramatically more efficient than traditional climate control systems.

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    Climate change isn’t just taught in schools. It’s disrupting them.

    With wildfires and extreme weather becoming more frequent, school systems should appoint an IAQ manager and make building systems a part of planning and capital budgets.

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    Thousands of refrigerator devices remain exposed following French cyberattack

    The investigation points to a much wider risk for industrial systems across the globe.

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    Honeywell Technologies beefs up Forge platform with operational AI capabilities

    The Forge Cognition platform is underpinned by AI technology from Nvidia and Dell that will enable AI agents to demystify system data and automate processes, with help from humans as needed, the company says.

    Updated Oct. 16, 2026
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    Facilities could benefit as on-site energy matures: attorney

    Lower costs and improved technology are creating a promising environment for building operators to work with power producers to reduce their grid exposure, says David Streier of Fredrikson & Byron.

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    More cities adopt programs for buildings to re-use water

    In San Francisco, Salesforce Tower, the tallest building in the city, is one of 70 buildings that are reusing on-site water. 

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    Office recovery continues, but inventory and macroeconomic challenges remain: JLL

    Many markets have surpassed pre-pandemic leasing volume, but the disposal and repurposing of non-performing buildings may slow as interest rates stay high, experts say.

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    Robots can handle a third of physical jobs — but not yet cost-effectively: Anthropic

    About 300,000 jobs are exposed today; 2.8 million could be at risk in seven years, says an analysis by the AI company.

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    Battery system failures fell 98% in 7 years, but older systems need special care: report

    The Electric Power Research Institute analysis found a dramatic drop in energy storage system failures from 2018 to 2025 amid a host of technology and project improvements. “Early-vintage” systems may require retrofits, however.

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    Hack of Danfoss refrigeration controllers in Europe causes tens of millions in food losses

    The incident, which affected hundreds of European supermarkets, should be a wake-up call to U.S. facilities with internet-vulnerable building automation systems, a security specialist says.

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    Digital twins offer more than just visibility for facility stakeholders, experts say

    Operators can use the digital models to interact with technicians and contractors or link them to asset management tools to speed up maintenance, says Matt Judge of Aramark Facilities Management.

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    C-store chain adds EV fast charging to 6 Ohio sites

    By pairing the charging stations with amenities, convenience store company UDF is hoping to make the locations “third places” that will be valuable to people.     

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    How small batteries are helping one NYC business cut energy costs

    A meal preparation company is saving about 5% in energy expenses by using batteries from David Energy, which makes its money on energy-cost arbitrage. 

    Updated Oct. 12, 2026
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    Connectivity has become key in office leasing decisions

    Organizations are passing on buildings that can’t provide the digital backbone they need for AI and other advanced technologies they’re engaged in, WiredScore says.

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    Amazon, Constellation sign 20-year PPA for 690 MW of nuclear energy

    The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Maryland’s largest source of emissions-free energy.

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    LG Electronics makes US push into AI data center cooling

    The company plans to build a 350,000-square-foot chiller manufacturing facility in Virginia backed by a large long-term supply agreement, it announced last week.

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    How K-12 schools might narrow $80B facility repair gap

    Performance contracting offers schools a path to get work done without having to find the money up front, says the head of an association for energy service companies. 

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    Facilities teams often miss preventive maintenance, raising costs: Limble

    Teams complete just 54% of scheduled preventive maintenance, while 47% of maintenance leaders report more than 10 hours of unplanned downtime in a typical month, according to a new survey.

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    Trane, KSE agreement aims to reduce GHG emissions at SoFi, other stadiums

    The partnership with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment will introduce low-emission HVAC systems and digital services to its venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Ball Arena in Denver. 

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    US manufacturers unlikely to retool for incandescent bulbs: NEMA

    A bill to return legacy lighting products to store shelves faces a tough road despite passage by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week, says an advocate for manufacturers.

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    Constellation, Google strike 890-MW nuclear deal in PJM

    The deal with Google is a “direct response” to PJM’s Bring Your Own Power proposal and aligns with the White House’s ratepayer protection pledge, Constellation said in a statement. 

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    Top facilities management conferences to attend in 2027

    AI in building systems, managing operations in a volatile energy environment and maintaining a talent pipeline as older technicians retire are among the key topics on the agenda of upcoming facilities management conferences.

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    Legacy building systems leave organizations open to cyber attacks — and their costs: Honeywell

    Downtime and production disruption are the most common consequences of cyber incidents, but they can also affect worker safety and create compliance pressure, a Honeywell survey finds.

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    Uber Eats to buy workplace food service company ezCater for $2.3B

    The business-focused catering platform will expand Uber Eats' large-order business, which has become a significant opportunity in recent quarters.