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  • Trane Technologies, SaaS, Wealth Dynasty report. Noah Kaye, Oppenheimer
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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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    The hidden cost on your budget: Why inaccurate asset data is costing you more than you realize

    Incomplete asset data drives higher costs, hidden risks and poor decisions. See how fixing your data foundation can change everything.

  • Yao Morin, commercial real estate facilities management, AI
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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.

  • Chris Skipworth, Passpack, password management, operational technology, connected building systems
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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.

  • BESS, battery storage systems, FEOC, Anza
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    Billions 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.

  • WH Correspondents' Association Dinner, Cole Tomas Allen, Verkada, Evanoff, security perimeters
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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.

  • Barus and Holly, Tanner Auditorium, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, building security
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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.

  • Transmission lines in front of the Aligned Data Centers IAD-01 facility in Ashburn, Virginia.
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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.

  • Honeywell Q12026 earnings, building automation, Vimal Kapur, Mike Stepniak
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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. 

  • Aliro, Kastle, mobel access credentials
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    Why 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. 

  • Upward view of a modern glass and steel office building with the CBRE logo prominently displayed on a sign at the entrance. The structure features reflective blue-tinted windows, and another curved building is reflected in the glass façade.
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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.  

  • Alistair Blundy, ATA Insurance, data center insurance, Data Center World
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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.

  • The Boston Harbor and Financial district in Boston, Massachusetts, USA at sunrise showcasing its mix of contemporary and historic buildings.
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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.

  • PTS Data Center Solutions, Pete Sacco, Data Center World, DAO
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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.

  • Norfolk International Airport; Concourse A gates
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    $1B Virginia airport upgrade project reaches milestone

    The three-gate expansion at Norfolk International Airport added concessions, seating, restrooms and an indoor pet-relief area.

  • GSA, General Services Administration, fiscal 2027 GSA budget request, Federal Buildings Fund
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    GSA wants full access to its rental income to tackle repair backlog

    Congress has been diverting money that the agency generates to close funding gaps elsewhere in the government.

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    US renewable power purchase agreements reach record prices: LevelTen

    Industry analysts say the Iran war and impending tax credit expiration have not yet played a major role in rising power purchase agreement prices.