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Iran conflict highlights cyberthreat exposure of U.S. facilities
The growing use of smart technology in buildings and older technologies that weren’t meant to be exposed to the internet are drawing attention from cyberattackers, researchers say.
By Joe Burns • March 31, 2026 -
HVAC manufacturers sued for conspiring to inflate prices
Bosch, Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Lennox, Rheem and AAON are named in a lawsuit, which is seeking class action status, for artificially increasing the price of commercial and residential equipment since 2020.
By Robert Freedman • March 30, 2026 -
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As NYC energy code enforcement begins, operators face decision on pathway
Prescriptive and performance-based approaches give facilities managers a choice for how to proceed, a building energy specialist says.
By Joe Burns • March 19, 2026 -
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NFMT East 2026: Counterfeit communication cables pose building threat
Facility managers must be vigilant about fraudulent cabling, which poses a flame and smoke risk when used, the Communications Cable & Connectivity Association says.
By Joe Burns • March 18, 2026 -
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Safety-Kleen to pay $175K federal fine for maintenance, storage violations
The Linden, New Jersey, facility has since fixed leaking equipment and properly stored its waste, EPA says.
By Megan Quinn • March 18, 2026 -
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Maintenance performance requires discipline in data management: Limble
Organizations with high-quality CMMS data are more likely to report strong cross-functional trust in equipment data, while those that ignore data management are at risk of making decisions on false information, the report says.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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Facility managers should inspect retaining walls and foundations for leaning, cracks
Even a small amount of water can degrade retaining walls and foundations, so ensuring proper drainage is a must, one engineer says.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 6, 2026 -
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AIM refrigerant mandate takes effect, exposing facilities to new compliance risk
Appliances containing as little as 15 pounds of hydrofluorocarbons are subject to leak detection, repair and replacement requirements under a federal rule that took effect in January.
By Ramona Dzinkowski • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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New York City adopts 2025 energy codes with focus on smart electrification
The NYC Department of Buildings is expected to begin NYCECC enforcement on March 30, so operators should evaluate how upcoming filings might be impacted, the Urban Green Council says.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 2, 2026 -
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Deep DiveEnergy savings to push electrification forward in 2026 despite federal headwinds
To save money, increase resiliency and meet state and local mandates, building operators continue to switch to electric systems, experts say in Facility Dive's 2026 outlook on electrification.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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Gas sector takes furnace efficiency fight to Supreme Court
Advocates say stricter efficiency rules can be met with proven, energy-saving technologies. The gas industry says the rules ban non-condensing furnaces and other products.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 22, 2026 -
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NFPA digital codes and standards platform gets AI upgrade
NFPA LiNK users can ask the new AI assistant about what’s in codes and standards using a simple prompt function, the National Fire Protection Association says.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 14, 2026 -
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JLL taps Hexmodal to automate healthcare facility compliance
The partnership will enable JLL to offer scalable inspection services that can reduce field service labor costs and increase compliance accuracy as new accreditation standards take effect.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 12, 2026 -
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Trump administration sues cities to stop gas appliance bans
Federal courts have been mixed on whether the bans run counter to a federal law that sets appliance efficiency standards, which the government argues preempts the bans.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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White House delays furniture tariff increases for a year
The U.S. is pushing back duty increases due to "productive negotiations" with trading partners, keeping the current 25% rate in effect.
By Max Garland • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Emergency managers, meteorologists push back against breakup of NCAR climate research center
Dismantling the nation’s premier weather and climate institution would have “a horrible impact on the local level,” says the chair of the International Association of Emergency Managers USA Weather Caucus.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Lawsuit seeks to stop White House ballroom construction
The Trump administration has done none of the statutorily required reviews, so work must stop until the legal requirements are met, the National Trust for Historic Preservation says.
By Robert Freedman • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Building performance standards offer opportunity to add value
Even if a jurisdiction isn’t yet requiring energy or emission reductions, many are planning to, so building operators should act now, an expert says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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R-Zero software designed to support LL97 compliance in NYC
ProspectorNY analyzes New York City laws, regulations and other data to help building operators improve efficiency, lower costs and ease compliance, the company says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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House bill barring state, local gas appliance bans clears hurdle
California and Washington are among the states with gas bans, and Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Maryland, are among the localities with bans.
By Robert Freedman • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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TrackerThe 2026 map of building performance standards across the US
Stay updated on states and municipalities’ energy and emissions requirements, deadlines and noncompliance penalties for commercial and public properties.
By Joe Burns , Julia Himmel • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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Albireo offers private, secure layer for FMs to protect building systems from cyber threats
The secure platform can protect building systems without the high cost or complexity of on-site servers, the independent building controls and energy services provider says.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Energy Star’s future looks safe, former program chief says
Mike Zatz, 19-year veteran of EPA’s Portfolio Manager program, joined Measurabl this month to help bring a free alternative benchmarking tool to building operators.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Most organic waste generators would face disposal ban under Massachusetts proposal
Right now, the ban applies to businesses and institutions that generate more than one-half ton of organic material a week. If the proposal goes forward, it would apply to all businesses and residents.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA
The former Amazon and UPS executive is expected to make heat safety a priority as the federal government’s top workplace regulator.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2025
