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Why second-generation restaurant space doesn’t always make sense
Existing systems, such as HVAC, may look like an asset until it “needs to be replaced six months after opening,” says Danny Bendas, managing partner at Synergy Restaurant Consultants.
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Lessons learned from rebuilding the Pentagon after 9/11
The team used creative design, workforce planning and an integrated project delivery process to finish the renovation ahead of schedule, under budget and without disruption to occupants.
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Deep DiveAt Ground Zero, a ‘Herculean effort’ to rebuild after 9/11, AECOM Tishman execs say
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks, three construction veterans from the firm discussed the gargantuan undertaking of rebuilding, along with the impact of restoring New York City’s skyline.
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The ‘next 9/11’ may not look like 9/11, former FDNY fire chief says
Prepare for a new generation of threats, including climate disasters, says Joseph Pfeifer, who went on to found FDNY's Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness.
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Is it time for big facilities to look at heat reuse?
The technology promises energy-cost savings for facilities managers who overcome the educational barrier, advocates say.
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Look at needs, not regulatory landscape, when upgrading HVAC: CEO
Policy priorities will shift, but your needs are clear when you evaluate them, says Chris Drew of boiler manufacturer Burnham Holdings.
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Portland Public Schools ponders up to 18 school closures
If the district doesn't close schools by 2031-32, most of its 45 elementary schools will have fewer than 360 students, and almost all of its 15 middle schools will have fewer than 500 students.
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Employers can widen skilled labor pool by removing barriers
Scheduling, language access, mentoring and workplace culture can affect whether employers can recruit and retain workers from a broader talent pool.
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JLL to manage global real estate services for world’s largest food and beverage company
The agreement with Switzerland-based Nestlé highlights how companies are shifting from fixed, long-term real estate commitments to “elastic portfolios,” JLL says.
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Google to buy energy from solar-storage project at former coal mine
The West Virginia project will consist of 86 MW of utility-scale solar, 10 MW/100 MWh of zinc-based long-duration energy storage and 70 MW/280 MWh of lithium-ion energy storage.
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Trane makes data center reference kits available in Autodesk Revit, Forma platforms
The kits draw on Trane’s work to develop thermal management designs for large-scale AI data centers running the most powerful chips available.
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AI helps building stakeholders reach common understanding of systems, expert says
By connecting data from disparate systems into a unified layer, today’s systems can provide building managers with the information they need to make decisions, OP Ravi of Willow says.
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Supporters hopeful as DOE and EPA finalize Energy Star transition plan
The U.S. Department of Energy’s success with its Better Buildings Initiative shows the agency knows how to make a public-private partnership like Energy Star work, an industry supporter says.
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Microsoft inks long-term PPA for Washington solar project
The project is adding 104 megawatts direct current/80 MW alternating current of electricity generation to the region’s power system, of which Microsoft will be the long-term offtaker.
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Rapid data center buildout can create site risks, property service CEO says
The speed at which data centers are being constructed could leave some with gaps that cause problems later, says Kade Thomas of Cerv Property Solutions.
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How an AI-powered system optimizes Resorts World’s central utility plant
Johnson Controls says its Metasys and OpenBlue technology has saved the Las Vegas resort $110,000 in annual energy costs.
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NYC biometric bill could harm building security, critics say
“Ban the Scan” could expose companies to lawsuits for their access control and workplace management efforts, a security association executive says.
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AI-enabled building control pilot shows strong results for healthcare facilities: Carrier exec
The pilot moved the more than 2,100 participating clinics from a reactive to a proactive facilities management posture, says Ed Carney, Carrier Abound senior sales manager.
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Data centers’ indirect water use is a bigger part of their water footprint than the water they use directly
While data centers’ massive direct water use for cooling has come under scrutiny, the electricity that powers them consumes even more of the resource, according to a report.
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Building system controls alternative touts its affordability
Startup FTL's cellular-enabled cloud solution aims to provide building systems control and monitoring without a big upfront infrastructure investment.
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Universities using offices and classrooms more: report
Higher education has made progress on utilization, but conference rooms still mostly sit empty, leaving room for improvements and savings, says occupancy intelligence firm Occuspace.
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Houston City College wants more funding to manage $80M maintenance backlog
The public institution’s to-do list includes HVAC upgrades, structural and elevator repairs, window and carpet replacement and new fire pumps and security alarms.
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Gen Z workers could help construction, facilities employers modernize their workforce
Gen Z’s comfort with technology could provide construction and facilities employers with an opportunity to improve processes while they replenish an aging skilled workforce, talent specialists say.
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Use daily communications to test emergency alert capabilities: K-12 tech experts
Treat communications as safety infrastructure and work with IT departments to ensure systems work as needed, these experts say.
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Noise lawsuit is latest in legal wave hitting data center operations
A low-level hum coming from a Microsoft data center that’s hard to measure is a nuisance that’s hurting property values, Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, residents allege.
