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Risk allocation could help soften data center downtime costs: attorney
Insurers are unlikely to cover business loss from power interruptions unless there’s physical damage, Alana McMullin of Lathrop GPM says.
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Midterm elections unlikely to impact commercial real estate: Cushman & Wakefield
Federal policies have not historically impacted property markets or occupancy directly; they can, however, influence interest rates and prices, which can indirectly affect real estate.
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Minimal impact from interest rates in Q3: Cushman & Wakefield
“You can’t let the perceived risk obscure the much larger opportunity,” CEO Michelle MacKay said of recent rate hikes. Companies are still investing in quality facilities and technology, she said.
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Idaho c-store chain takes aim at bathroom cleanliness
Smart toilet seats that Oasis Stop ‘N Go is adding to its bathrooms allow customers to clean the toilet seat with an alcohol solution before sitting down.
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How energy-as-a-service is helping building operators cut costs, shift maintenance needs
One company with an EaaS agreement kept its energy expenses level for years despite rising utility prices, according to the company owner.
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Is warehouse demand shifting toward inland markets?
Interest in inland markets has grown as companies seek newer warehouse builds that are ready for upgrades such as automation, market specialists say.
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European grocery stores hit with second refrigeration system hack
Systems made by Danfoss, Copeland and Dixell appear to be targeted, according to news reports.
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Emcor grows US building services revenue 4.7%
The mechanical and electrical contractor and facility management company took a $34 million impairment for an energy-efficiency performance contracting subsidiary, executives said on a third-quarter earnings call.
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GridPoint adds on-site battery storage to help facilities cut costs, add resilience
The company aims to add 2 GW of distributed storage capacity across more than 20,000 buildings using its energy intelligence platform. Batteries can cut energy bills by 15%, it says.
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Compass Group launches AI-powered managed services hub
The hub includes an AI tech platform and marketplace that building operators can use to maintain operational systems, the company says.
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European authorities probe attacks targeting grocery refrigerators
Thousands of refrigerator controllers are exposed to the internet and are at risk of hacking, according to researchers.
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Carrier’s new Fort Worth, Texas, facility will build thermal management systems
The new manufacturing and engineering center will expand the company's U.S. production capacity for air- and water-cooled commercial chillers, among other things, Carrier said.
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Carrier leverages new chillers to grow data center business
High input costs and a write-down have been challenges, but a growing line of commercial products is boosting sales, the company’s third-quarter earnings show.
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Industrial facilities gained momentum in Q3: Colliers, JLL
Constrained supply is fueling competition for modern, well-located space, especially from companies supplying data centers.
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Meta backs low-carbon cement with new Fortera deal
Fortera uses captured carbon dioxide in its cements, which leads to a product with 70% less emissions than traditional cement, according to the company.
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Trane thermal-management solutions aligned to ‘megatrends,’ CEO says
The company’s data center work, including in modular cooling systems, is expected to have a spillover effect in other commercial property types, top executive Dave Regnery said on Trane’s third-quarter earnings call.
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OpinionAvoiding infrastructure issues in life science spaces
A checklist that covers hidden problems with lighting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and vibrations can help organizations avoid leasing space that won’t work for their operations.
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Data center purchases of electrical equipment up 80% since 2025: Hubbell
Demand from light industrial and other nonresidential markets remained strong as well, the electrical equipment supplier said on its third-quarter earnings call.
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Market fundamentals remain strong despite economic uncertainty, JLL CEO says
The firm saw leasing growth across office, industrial and data centers and expects continued growth in its workplace management business as clients work to reduce their vendor count, CEO Christian Ulbrich said.
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Applying a sustainability lens to LED lighting can save money: report
Repairing, refurbishing, retrofitting and re-using LED systems nearing the end of their useful life isn’t just about the environmental benefit, say UK and European researchers.
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Johnson Controls doubles down on thermal management solutions
Data centers and “mission-critical” businesses like advanced manufacturing and biopharma operations are the target, CEO Joakim Weidemanis said on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call.
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$1.7B New York health lab uses 8,200 steel components in frame
The structural steel frame of the five-story, 663,000-square-foot laboratory project consists of more than 8,200 major steel components, which total approximately 5,545 tons, according to the construction companies.
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Nonresidential buildings drive Schneider energy management gains
The company has implemented two price hikes due to inflationary pressures and could impose more increases as impacts persist, CFO Nathan Fast said on an earnings call.
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Louisiana’s public colleges face $4B deferred maintenance backlog
Across the college systems’ 33 institutions, 30% of facilities were between 25 and 50 years old and 30% were over 50 years old, putting them at higher risk of maintenance issues or failures.
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Interoperability will help building, industrial system efficiency: NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is working on standards to help building and other infrastructure systems talk to one another with fewer roadblocks, a NEMA director says.
