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US army grant aims to improve military base facilities management, safety
US Ignite will use the funding to build on a pilot program for reducing heat risk, detecting building faults and upgrading remote surveillance.
By Brian Martucci • March 1, 2024 -
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Tenable’s exposure management platform aims to help operators strengthen cybersecurity defense
As IT systems, operational technologies and IoT tools merge with physical assets like HVAC systems and badge readers, cyber criminals are exploiting a wider attack surface, the company says.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric, in ransomware recovery, faces claims of stolen data trove
The 1.5 terabytes of stolen data seem to include sensitive documents such as non-disclosure agreements and copies of passports, a ransomware expert says.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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The average school building is nearly a half-century old
Only 39% of schools surveyed by the National Center for Education Statistics reported having an indoor air quality coordinator.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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CerroZone, Poppy collaborate on IAQ measurement, ventilation improvement
The 241 Toolkit is aimed at measuring air quality, improving ventilation and verifying results to help facility managers meet new standards in an energy-efficient manner.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Butlr expands privacy-driven heat sensor technology to healthcare
The MIT Media Lab spinoff says its opt-in generative AI models can provide building efficiency and utilization insights, without capturing any personally identifiable information.
By Joe Burns • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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New York City to pilot automated collection of large containers for high-density buildings
Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch described this as the biggest advance for local waste collection technology in decades, as the city continues its push toward containerization.
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Johnson Controls reports $27M hit from ransomware attack
The company spent $23 million on its response and remediation of the September ransomware attack, it said in a Tuesday SEC filing.
By Matt Kapko • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric hit by ransomware attack against its sustainability business division
The attack directly affected the EcoStruxure Resource Advisor platform, which is used by more than 2,000 companies worldwide, the company said.
By David Jones • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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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 -
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$32.2M available for school safety and security grants in Pennsylvania
Feb. 29 is the deadline to apply for money that schools can use for emergency preparedness, security-related technology, ID and screening systems, security staffing and other uses.
By Brian Martucci • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Comcast’s MachineQ partners with Laiier for less visible leak detection
Laiier’s low-profile product is “ideal” for guest-facing environments with “heavy foot traffic where discretion is paramount,” MachineQ’s head of product and strategy said.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Over 400 NYC parking structure owners face penalties for inspection noncompliance
Delayed filing of engineering inspection reports could result in a total of $17,000 in fines every year for each structure, the city’s Department of Buildings says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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OSHA region launches multiyear safety program for tree, landscaping workers
The program will involve targeted safety and health inspections to assess employers’ compliance and reduce workers’ exposure to hazards, the U.S. Labor Department says.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Sensitive school safety details among 4M records exposed in Raptor Technologies data leak
Exposed documents include school incident response plans with classroom layouts that provided information on malfunctioning cameras and other infrastructure issues.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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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 -
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OpinionChilling facts about ammonia-based cooling
Ammonia’s environmental and health hazards make it a poor choice for refrigeration despite its low global-warming potential, says the executive director of a climate technology industry group.
By Jordan Smith • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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6 facilities management trends to watch in 2024
Facilities managers are turning to technology and automation to help address commercial real estate challenges, including decarbonization, office space optimization and skilled labor shortages.
By Nish Amarnath , Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Outdoor workers at risk even on ‘cooler’ summer days, Turner heat study finds
Researchers found that laborers came to work dehydrated and had elevated core temperatures even under moderate conditions.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Mask mandates return to health facilities amid soaring COVID-19, flu cases
New York City yesterday joined Chicago, Los Angeles, Massachusetts and other communities in reinstating mask mandates to reduce the spread of viruses.
By Nish Amarnath • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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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 -
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NYC building service workers strike threat could affect 1,300 buildings
The 32BJ affiliate of SEIU is negotiating with the Realty Advisory Board for wage increases, fully employer-paid health insurance and job security in a contract that expires Dec. 31.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 22, 2023 -
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GAO: Federal agencies need to coordinate data on independent contractors, temp workers
Millions of U.S. workers are in nonstandard work arrangements, but data on those workers is scattered and unorganized, GAO said.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Microgrids can drive resiliency, efficiency and profitability: JLL
As climate change risks and energy use accelerate, these systems can advance sustainability and electrification efforts, a recent report says.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Tailgating, piggybacking top list of access control issues: report
More than 90% of organizations reported having an access control failure in the past six months, according to an ASIS International survey.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 14, 2023
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