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Schneider Electric expects to slash scope 2 emissions with tax credit deal
Schneider says the tax credit transfer agreement with Engie, which leverages Inflation Reduction Act provisions, will accelerate scope 3 emissions reductions for its clients.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Cushman & Wakefield’s property and facilities management revenue grows, leasing declines in 2023
Delayed occupier decision-making drove a 12% leasing decline in 2023. CEO Michelle MacKay and CFO Neil Johnston emphasized strategic planning and cost efficiency initiatives to navigate challenging market conditions.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Schneider Electric sees surge in energy management, system revenue in Q4 2023
AI developments and continued demand across the data center and infrastructure markets drove its fourth-quarter and full-year growth, according to the company’s latest earnings.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 16, 2024 -
CBRE facilities management services boom in Q4
In addition to strong growth from its Global Workplace Solutions segment, CFO Emma Giamartino says the firm expects leasing to grow modestly in 2024.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Multiple lawsuits target Johnson Controls across the US
A suit filed filed in a New York City federal court alleges that the company is refusing to pay sales representatives commissions they are due.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Building workers’ union members approve New York City contract with Realty Advisory Board
More than 99% of bargaining committee members who voted on the package approved the deal, which secures wage hikes, bonuses and improved retirement benefits.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Washington, DC, readies tax abatement program for commercial-to-residential conversions
The incentive provides property owners up to $2.5 million for each fiscal year from 2024 through 2026 through a provision that a local attorney describes as “critical to the lifeblood of the city.”
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 12, 2024 -
58% of top office leases were renewals in 2023: CBRE
The firm says the majority of these renewals came in the Mid-Atlantic region, attributing these commitments to lower office utilization-driven resizing.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 9, 2024 -
How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?
The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 9, 2024 -
AWS expands data center footprint to absorb growing customer demand for AI
The hyperscaler is extending the life of its cloud servers to offset a planned increase in data center capital investments.
By Matt Ashare • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Trane Technologies piles up $6.9 billion backlog
The company’s CEO said a strong pipeline of commercial HVAC projects has led the business to play a larger role in its overarching financials.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 5, 2024 -
CBRE to buy facilities services firm for up to $1.05B
J&J Worldwide is projected to generate more than $525 million in revenue this year. The deal will help CBRE expand its government client base, the real estate services firm’s CEO says.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Honeywell Building Technologies expands margin growth despite cost inflation
The segment’s overall sales were down 1% year over year despite a 6% growth in building solutions during that time, the company reported.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Modine data center sales surge 34% in Q3
The company also saw a slight growth in performance technologies and a slight decline in climate solutions, with the latter attributed to lower heat transfer product sales.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Cheesecake Factory, contractors agree to $1M settlement for underpaying 589 janitorial workers
The resolution includes $750,000 from the restaurant chain and $250,000 from the janitorial contractors accused of wage theft, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Deep Dive
How facilities managers will navigate the return-to-office landscape in 2024
While hard data on occupancy can inform office right-sizing, soft data like employee preferences are becoming key to improving workplace occupancy and tenant satisfaction.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 29, 2024 -
CBRE takes over property management of Brookfield Properties’ US offices
The agreement will leverage CBRE’s growing list of operational technology capabilities, as the firm launches a new investor portfolio management service.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Eptura leans into accessibility to stand out in crowded workplace management market
As tenants and operators scout for office utilization data, ESG initiatives are increasingly factoring into technology and real estate decisions.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Idaho governor proposes $2B to revitalize aging school infrastructure
Gov. Brad Little’s plan allocates $200 million per year to provide relief to districts struggling with maintenance, expansion and building security, a state representative says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from Montana Technologies on January 10, 2024
Carrier will commercialize ‘transformational’ AirJoule HVAC system from Montana Technologies
The agreement will potentially give Carrier exclusive rights to commercialize the technology across HVAC systems in the Americas for three years.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 10, 2024 -
$32M in school infrastructure grants awarded by US Education Department
Education departments in seven states and one U.S. territory received the grants. Inflation Reduction Act tax credits can also offset infrastructure upgrades, the Treasury Department notes.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Modine expects liquid cooling IP purchase to drive data center market growth
The firm said the acquisition positions it to capture a share in the rapidly evolving data center liquid cooling market.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 4, 2024 -
JLL plans more cuts to Chicago-area office footprint
The firm put more than 20% of its space in a Chicago suburb up for sublease and plans to cut almost 30% of its space at its downtown headquarters.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 3, 2024 -
80% of businesses plan to track office attendance this year, survey finds
Wi-Fi, occupancy sensors, under-desk sensors and badge swipes are among the strategies employers plan to use for tracking attendance.
By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions
Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.
By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024