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Proposed Trump tariffs threaten school facility budgets and project plans, experts warn
When schools have to delay maintenance projects, costs can rise in the long run if emergency repairs are needed, a school business official said.
By Anna Merod • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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ASHRAE releases guidance to mitigate smoke’s IAQ impacts, updates HVAC testing protocols
Facilities managers and building operators can use the new guidance along with existing procedures, like Guideline 36, to automate their systems and improve efficiency, experts say.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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California to ease enforcement action on climate rules for first year of reporting
The California Air Resources Board said it would “not take enforcement action” on companies subject to Senate Bill 253 for incomplete reporting during the first reporting cycle due 2026.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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1 in 3 companies are enforcing RTO due to office leases, report finds
As lease agreements come up for renewal, some leaders may reconsider how their work arrangements fit with their space needs.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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How hotels can prepare for security incidents
Following last week’s shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Hilton, experts reflect on how hotels can straddle the line between hospitality and heightened security measures.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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GSA to offload 8 underused properties in 7 states and Washington, D.C.
Divesting these properties could reduce federal office space by an estimated 1.5 million square feet and save over $475 million over 10 years, the U.S. General Services Administration said.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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GSA engages JLL, Corg for integrated facilities management services
The contract will include mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems repair and maintenance services for 20 General Services Administration buildings and two parking garages, JLL said.
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Nearly half of branded hotels are managed by third parties: report
Hotel companies such as Marriott and Hilton have increasingly turned to third-party management to mitigate risk and lower corporate expenses, but hospitality management remains “extremely fragmented.”
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Central business districts show “employee experience” opportunities
Despite challenges, including higher-than-average vacancy rates, central business districts still hold strong fundamentals related to labor, transportation and employee experience, experts say.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Coworking spaces proliferate, but average space is getting smaller: Yardi
"We expect this trend to continue, as smaller spaces open, serving niches and more localized communities,” the firm says in its Q3 National Office report.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Entryway counting can bolster occupancy data, R-Zero says
By more accurately monitoring the flow of occupants across buildings, facilities managers can better schedule building systems and services, the company says.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Duke Energy, Electrada launch microgrid-integrated EV fleet charging hub
The charging hub can serve light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles with 100% renewable energy from Duke’s integrated microgrid.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Solar, batteries to power electric fleet charging at Santa Clara University
The chargers will support the facilities department's more than 30 electric vehicles used for landscaping, recycling and custodial activities.
By Brian Martucci • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Shifts in patient care support demand for medical outpatient buildings: CBRE
Occupied space in medical outpatient buildings is expected to reach a new high next year, the firm’s healthcare real estate outlook says.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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SAP integrates Limble’s maintenance management system into its S/4HANA enterprise resource planning software
The integration gives S/4HANA users access to up-to-date spare parts inventory, vendors and purchase orders without manual data transfers, Limble says.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBeyond school colors: How college-town hotel amenities draw guests
As guest preferences change and higher education edges into an uncertain future, campus-adjacent hotels are getting creative to attract students, families and fans.
By Brian Martucci • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Space configuration, noise, interruption among in-office concerns
Although the desire for face-to-face collaboration motivates employees to return to the office, they spend 64% of their time at their desks on focus work, according to a new Unispace survey.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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WeWork adds locations via workspace affiliate program launch
A new partnership with Vast Coworking Group supports the new network, which comes as many organizations look to increase flexible and coworking space.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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From schools to stadiums: Tips for zero waste at large venues
Schools, restaurants, hotels and sports stadiums are strategizing how to implement reusable container solutions and reduce waste, speakers at the National Zero Waste Conference said.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Industrial facility absorption trend shows flight to quality, CBRE says
The newest industrial buildings have recorded 395 million square feet of positive net absorption since the first quarter of 2023. Older buildings had lower vacancy rates but saw more move-outs in that period, according to a report.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome has had operations in mind from the start
From waste disposal to broken escalators, the new NBA arena has presented unique challenges for its operations staff.
By Benton Graham • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Renewals boost H1 2024 office leasing activity to pre-pandemic levels
Large occupiers have had more success negotiating renewals as landlords seek to avoid vacancies. The tech, finance and legal sectors are driving an uptick in prime office leasing, CBRE says.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Facilities management conferences to note in 2025
Sustainability, technology and talent are among the issues the events will address.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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OMB sets federal office space utilization standards, minimum occupancy threshold
Federal agencies must allocate 150 usable square feet per person in newly acquired office spaces and target an average annual occupancy rate of at least 60% in offices over 50,000 usable square feet.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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VergeSense unifies building system, occupancy data for smarter space planning
Facilities staff can draw on insights from WiFi data to deactivate specific spaces on days of low usage, cutting energy consumption and operational costs, the company’s CEO said.
By Joe Burns • Sept. 20, 2024
