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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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Sponsored by CPV RetailWhat savvy facilities leaders should now ask their power suppliers
Facilities leaders need suppliers who grasp local grid constraints and market dynamics — then translate that grid awareness into contracts that manage risk, control costs, and strengthen resilience.
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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 yesterday.
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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.
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Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift
The main ballroom will have LED ceiling panels; the foyer will have built-in registration desks, digital screens for customized branding and a digital feature wall “designed to anchor large-scale events,” the hotel says.
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JLL launches healthcare facility accreditation program
The program mirrors standards rolled out by the Joint Commission, which is the main accreditor of medical facilities, to help operators meet new continuous surveying requirements.
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OpinionWhy mobile access control standards matter for building operations
A shared standard for mobile access credentials could ease facility managers’ work by enabling them to use different access control systems without running into device compatibility problems.
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CBRE revenue jumps 19% on pivot to data center services
The company’s move into critical infrastructure and data center services will be “at least as profound” as its move into outsourcing in the 1990s and 2000s, “and much faster,” CEO Bob Sulentic said.
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7-Eleven to remodel over 7,000 stores in North America through 2030
The revamped stores will have a large format, food-focused design. Stores that already have the design report 30% more traffic and are expected to yield 44% more sales than 7-Eleven’s traditional stores, the company says.
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Careful facility operations can cut data center loss risk
Keeping batteries maintained is the kind of small but consequential practice that helps prevent a catastrophic loss, an insurer says.
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Labor Department proposes new joint employer rule
The rule would create “a single nationwide standard” for the Fair Labor Standards Act and other laws, the U.S. Department of Labor said.
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Can thermal energy from Boston Harbor heat and cool city buildings?
The Boston Thermal Energy Network project aims to deliver long-term energy savings and pollution reduction to businesses.
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Small, connected data centers will power AI, a builder says
The days of big facilities are over because computing is transitioning from training to inferencing, which requires a decentralized model, according to Pete Sacco of PTS Data Center Solutions.
