Regulations, building layouts impede office conversion projects

Even as Congress faces pressure to overhaul outdated permitting processes, builders, architects and property owners cite complex zoning laws as barriers to converting existing office space to residential and other uses.

By Nish Amarnath • June 28, 2023

Accruent, ServiceChannel to launch integrated workplace management software

Both companies are under tech conglomerate Fortive, and bring real estate and energy management, as well as asset monitoring to the system.

By Joe Burns • June 28, 2023

Hawai’i looks to tackle equity considerations of siting energy infrastructure as part of new docket

The state has some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and regulators opened a docket in December focused on ensuring more equity in its energy landscape. 

By Kavya Balaraman • June 28, 2023

Despite challenges, real estate pros are optimistic

After hitting rock bottom, industry sentiment is on the rise again despite fears of a mild recession.

By Mary Salmonsen • June 27, 2023

San Francisco invites proposals for adaptive reuse commercial building projects

The city’s initiative to repurpose underused downtown commercial space solidifies legislation passed last week to simplify commercial building conversion processes.

By Nish Amarnath • June 27, 2023

US will need to triple retrofit rate to meet decarbonization targets: JLL

The report urges building owners and occupiers to strengthen their relationships, upskill the labor force and electrify major building systems to avoid a “brown discount” on lease negotiations.

By Joe Burns • June 23, 2023

KPG secures $50M to convert NYC building into luxury office space

The Crosby, which is expected to debut early next year in SoHo, will feature open workstations and private conference rooms.

By Joe Burns • June 21, 2023

City Wide opens 5th New Jersey location

The expansion points to the growth of a franchise model for facilities management as companies face labor shortages.

By Joe Burns • June 20, 2023

Matterport unveils generative AI initiative

The digital twin provider’s new technology targets potential energy reductions and aims to identify health and safety risks.

By Joe Burns • June 15, 2023

Amazon to demolish 9 Virginia office buildings to make way for data centers

The tech giant and other firms are evaluating ways to transform vacant office space for new uses.

By Sebastian Obando • June 14, 2023

New York City Housing Authority says heating system improvements reduced outages by 9%

The infrastructure upgrades were part of the city’s sustainability agenda, which includes over $360 million in energy-efficiency projects.

By Joe Burns • June 12, 2023

DHL relocates e-commerce facility to Kansas City, adds automation

The $18 million investment is expected to help increase throughput with two automated parcel sorters.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2023

Colorado releases new statewide building energy codes

The standards, set to take effect July 1, will require local municipalities to meet minimum requirements, including electric vehicle and solar panel compatibility.

By Joe Burns • June 7, 2023

UpCodes launches AI-powered building code tool

Copilot connects to the startup’s database, which is updated about 7,000 times a month, to provide current codes and specific building type parameters.

By Joe Burns • June 6, 2023

Johnson Controls inks 20-year energy savings contract for NRG Park upgrades

The sustainability project is expected to save $54 million, which will fund the sports complex’s improvements to HVAC equipment, building automation, lighting and water conservation.

By Joe Burns • June 5, 2023

7 trends shaping facilities management in 2023

Sustainability mandates, return-to-office and IoT growth have facilities leaders leaning on tech and outsourcing to meet budgets and streamline operations.

By Joe Burns , Shaun Lucas • June 5, 2023

MassBio to launch upskilling hub for life science facility service roles

The nonprofit will operate training centers to alleviate labor concerns affecting several lab operations roles, including facilities management.

By Joe Burns • June 2, 2023

Adolfson & Peterson awarded $74M Raytheon office rehab

The Minneapolis-based contractor predicts it will finish work on the Plano, Texas, project later this year.

By Matthew Thibault • May 17, 2023

How NYC is preparing its infrastructure for extreme weather

Thu-Loan Dinh, who helps lead infrastructure design for the city’s Department of Design and Construction, talks about the agency’s biggest resilience concerns and how to address them.

By Julie Strupp • May 16, 2023

NYC hotel reopens as asylum seeker center

The reopening of the Roosevelt Hotel will generate revenue for the property owner and give the city a space to offer resources and short-term housing to a rising number of asylum seekers.

By Jenna Walters • May 16, 2023

Rockefeller Center office space to be converted to hotel

Aspen Hospitality and Tishman Speyer will redevelop 10 floors of vacant office space into a 130-room hotel.

By Jenna Walters • April 18, 2023