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    NREL adds geothermal hybrid system to energy project cost analysis tool

    The tool can help facilities owners and operators identify the optimal mix of geothermal heat pump technologies, renewable energy, conventional generation and energy storage, the lab says.

    By • Sept. 28, 2023
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    Return-to-office mandates can have DEI implications. One nontraditional office aims to be more inclusive.

    The Coven's emphasis on designing an office with a sense of community in mind echoes the sentiment of other workplace experts.

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 27, 2023
  • The logo for Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) on a skyscraper in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. JLL is a commercial real estate services and property investment firm based in Chicago.
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    The image by Tony Webster is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Q&A

    JLL’s division president discusses top healthcare facility concerns

    Facility managers deserve a place at the table in the earlier stages of planning renovations, construction, design, sustainability initiatives and more, says Alison Flynn Gaffney.

    By • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Courtesy of Turner Construction
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    Turner, Pike break ground on $650M New York hospital

    The Strong Memorial Hospital renovations represent the University of Rochester’s largest capital project to date.

    By Joe Bousquin • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Courtesy of Jacobs Solutions
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    Jacobs scores $25M Connecticut water project

    The work includes engineering services and support for improvements to the overall facility, sludge system, water quality lab and treatment process.

    By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Schroeder, Dennis. (2023). [Photograph]. Retrieved from U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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    NREL provides baseline data on building energy use, efficiency upgrade benefits

    The federal research center’s new End-Use Load Profiles dataset outlines possible shifts in buildings’ energy consumption under various “what-if” energy efficiency and electrification upgrade scenarios.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Courtesy of Austin Independent School District
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    Jacobs wins $517M award to modernize Texas schools

    The $2.4 billion capital improvement program, which is the largest-ever investment in the Austin Independent School District, involves renovations, security improvements, technology upgrades and maintenance across 25 schools. 

    By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 13, 2023
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    Microgen via Getty Images
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    CBRE’s Smart FM Solutions implemented across more than 20K client sites

    The AI-powered software can reduce client maintenance costs and energy consumption by as much as 20%, the company says. 

    By • Updated Sept. 11, 2023
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    Lumen Energy, with $11M in Series A funding, launches automated power purchase agreement software

    With its Auto PPA tool, building owners and operators can calculate costs and benefits of on-site solar and other clean energy systems to increase net operating income with zero upfront capital, the company says.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
  • A rendering of an expansion of the West Gate expansion project, with planes and a lit-up building at night.
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    Courtesy of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
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    Hensel Phelps starts $164M Austin airport gate expansion

    The 84,500-square-foot upgrade is one of 61 planned projects worth a total of $6.5 billion at the Texas travel hub.

    By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Retrieved from University of Wisconsin on September 06, 2023
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    University of Wisconsin expands solar across Stout campus facilities

    A recent 560-panel installation highlights ongoing efficiency upgrades taking place across the public university system.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Hector Vivas via Getty Images
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    Deep Dive

    Value of indoor air quality improvements can help offset upgrade costs, keep buildings efficient

    As school starts and return-to-office mandates bring people indoors, lingering COVID-19 concerns and new ventilation requirements raise indoor air quality questions.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Laurence Dutton via Getty Images
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    Dottid rolls out AI assistant for Asset OS platform to integrate data insights into workflows

    The chat interface has a help desk to streamline data integration and ensure accuracy by providing user-specific portfolio information, the proptech firm says. 

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Courtesy of Office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul
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    US airports undertake modernization efforts to improve safety and efficiency

    Recent renovation projects span runway rehabilitations, HVAC upgrades, LED lighting fixtures and additional amenities across a trio of East Coast airports.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images
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    Temporary Wall Systems adds two New Jersey locations

    The franchise service firm says its reusable walls provide facilities managers and contractors with a sustainable solution to partition areas during renovations and construction.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    NEST, skilled trades industry leaders launch council to address labor shortage

    The Skilled Trades Advisory Council is intended to drive awareness and promotion of the trades and help the facilities management industry meet workforce needs.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Artificial intelligence, innovation highlighted in PropTech awards

    Several winners have been acquired by large enterprises as the industry prioritizes technology to improve cost efficiencies and reach decarbonization goals. 

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Healthcare facility managers walk a tightrope of tech, space and labor challenges

    “You can’t have an HVAC unit not function for a day. You can’t have the lights in a surgery room go out,” one industry exec says. “We have people’s lives at stake.”

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
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    DHL leans into automation in new Chicago e-commerce facility

    The Illinois facility includes a loop sorter from Honeywell equipped to process up to 40,000 parcels and packages per hour.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 17, 2023
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    For stretch energy codes, Massachusetts gets nearly $4M DOE grant

    The grant will provide field-based training to local building code officials and help communities share regional best practices.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Moeru Matsunoo via Getty Images
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    Office-to-residential, other adaptive reuse construction reaches record high

    Remote work has driven the office market to a state of limbo, while hotel conversion deliveries have peaked at their highest level in five years. 

    By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Sara Samora/Facilities Dive
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    Wint clinches $35M to meet water tracking, leak detection demand

    Climate change and damage costs have led to a strong demand for water management solutions across the real estate, construction and insurance industries. 

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
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    Nuveen joins rush to use tenant experience data for building operations insight

    Cove’s agreement with Nuveen follows a partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, and comes amid an industry scramble for information that could drive operational efficiencies and return-to-office strategies.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
  • A rendered picture of a modern, chic office lounge. It's an open concept lounge with a nice white table in the center, and a little bar to the left of the photo. Natural light fills the room.
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    Courtesy of Swinerton
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    Insufficient data impacts return-to-office strategies, Envoy finds

    Eighty percent of business leaders and building managers surveyed said they would have approached their policies differently if they had better insight into office usage.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    The life sciences sector needs facility staff to match continued growth

    Good Manufacturing Principles and specialized processes are straining employers’ abilities to fill building service roles.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023