Summer power bills are going up, federal government warns

Consumers will see a “slight increase” in power bills this summer, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Monday. But that analysis is based on expectations for cooler weather.

By Robert Walton • June 24, 2025

Office downsizing has peaked: Cushman & Wakefield

Economic and geopolitical uncertainties are delaying some restructuring plans, but only temporarily, as pressure to reduce and control commercial real estate spending remains “as strong as ever,” the firm says.  

By Joe Burns • June 23, 2025

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Office Space Utilization

From return-to-office mandates to pressures to boost the efficiency of office space utilization, facilities management professionals navigate a landscape that must align with evolving workforce and tenant preferences. 

By Facilities Dive staff

ICE preparedness is crucial for hoteliers in 2025

As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns spread nationwide, hotels should prioritize tools and training to create a safe environment for workers and guests alike.

By Nikki Marín Baena • June 17, 2025

Microgrids keep the lights on for wildfire-prone California facilities

But federal tax changes under consideration in Congress could make microgrids more expensive for schools and localities that provide services during emergencies.

By Brian Martucci • June 16, 2025

50% tariff hike imposed on freezers, other appliances

The Trump administration is raising the price of foreign products to aid the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.

By Robert Freedman • June 13, 2025

Vendors streamline integrations as operators seek unified systems: Realcomm IBcon

Attendees at the real estate tech conference last week said they’re looking for concrete operational AI use cases that integrate smart building technology with other systems. 

By Joe Burns • June 13, 2025

Honeywell launches Connected Solutions to link building systems

The AI-powered building management system provides facility managers with remote monitoring and diagnostics and predictive maintenance prompts. It can be installed in only a few hours, the company says.

By Joe Burns • June 10, 2025

Using energy-as-a-service to lower costs, add predictability

The model can work on a per-therm basis as much as a per-kilowatt-hour basis for companies that generate a lot of waste heat, says Charlie Lord of Renew Energy Partners.  

By Robert Freedman • June 10, 2025

High-tech amenities can draw people to the office but management complexity increases, experts say

Golf simulators and AV conference rooms are good – until they need a specialist to fix, speakers at Realcomm IBCon said.

By Joe Burns • June 9, 2025

Facility teams must align with the businesses they serve, experts say

Getting the balance right between employers and employees is one of the big challenges, according to executives from integrated real estate management firms. 

By Joe Burns • June 5, 2025

Smart building controls are key to addressing aging infrastructure, workforce: Trane

As the U.S. building stock ages and experienced technicians exit the workforce, facility managers must embrace building modernization, according to a report.

By Joe Burns • May 27, 2025

‘Everywhere is a workplace’: JLL leaders say office operators need to adapt

Commercial real estate operators should create dynamic environments to draw workers back to the office, the company says.

By Joe Burns • May 22, 2025

Energy service performance contracts aren’t just for public facilities

Private facilities can use them, too, if the property doesn’t have tenants or if the owner is responsible for energy use, says an advocate for energy service companies.

By Robert Freedman • May 22, 2025

California bill would expand school districts’ cost recovery options for facility rentals

AB 503 would restore an expanded definition of “direct costs” eligible for recovery through facility rental fees, which could help shore up district finances as public education budgets tighten.

By Brian Martucci • May 16, 2025

World FM Day puts renewed focus on talent

Finding skilled labor is a struggle for many facilities managers, but training workers on the newest tools can help to boost morale and meet operational goals, experts say.

By Joe Burns • May 14, 2025

CBRE: Think of your smart building data as jet fuel

Artificial intelligence can be a game changer by making building operations a value-added part of an organization, but facilities managers must be unyielding in the quality of their data, says Tim Schipper, CBRE’s EVP of global operations. 

By Robert Freedman • May 12, 2025

Composting program turns cafeteria scraps to brown gold

Ohio University processes more than five tons of food waste every day into soil amendments it uses on campus. But it’s had to rethink parts of the program, the school’s sustainability director says.

By Joe Burns • May 6, 2025

Proposed Trump budget cuts could have spillover effects on facilities

The administration seeks to eliminate community development block grants and programs for reducing diesel emissions and improving indoor air quality, potentially reducing money available for commercial properties.

By Robert Freedman • May 6, 2025

Commercial real estate teams look for alternative space management, experience platforms: CBRE

Although 90% of those surveyed use software systems for space data and occupancy management, less than half say they use AI, the firm says.

By Joe Burns • May 5, 2025

Office demand hits bumps, but Q1 finishes up year over year: VTS, CBRE

The national market faced harsh conditions in the first two months of 2025, erasing year-over-year gains in 2024. A cooling labor market and return-to-office trends make future conditions unclear, the firms say.

By Joe Burns • May 2, 2025

ACHR News: Honeywell adds 42% surcharge on R-454B refrigerant

The company says it needs to source material outside the U.S. to meet demand, contributing to higher costs, according to a Honeywell letter to its customers reported by HVAC news source ACHR News.

By Robert Freedman • April 25, 2025

JLL reorganizes divisions to help owners extract value from property operations

The new workplace unit comes as other big management companies have similarly consolidated technology, workplace, sustainability and building operations in a single unit.

By Joe Burns • April 24, 2025

MassBio, Veolia extend waste contract to include decarbonization, energy efficiency services

The new services will help consortium members in Boston and Cambridge, Mass., meet carbon reduction requirements, Veolia North America says.

By Joe Burns • April 21, 2025

NFMT recap: Why people remain key to facilities management success

Despite the importance of technology innovation in the building operations space, technicians and others remain indispensable to keeping facilities operating smoothly.  

By Robert Freedman • April 17, 2025

Schneider Electric debuts data center consulting service

EcoConsult for Data Centers offers a roadmap to boost operational efficiency, maximize uptime and extend equipment and facility service life, Schneider says.

By Brian Martucci • April 17, 2025