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Microsoft, Planon integrate booking app with space planning insights
The partnership aims to help workplace facility leaders obtain data that can inform spatial planning decisions, the companies said.
By Joe Burns • June 8, 2026 -
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Can stadiums be energy efficient? USGBC map shows that many of them are
The U.S. Green Building Council has conferred LEED status on 31 stadiums in North America, from the 9,500-seat Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas, to the 88,000-seat Estadio Banorte in Mexico City.
By Robert Freedman • June 5, 2026 -
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Restroom changes accommodate sensory sensitivities
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Lincoln Financial Field is among the facilities working to be inclusive for those with sensitivities to noise, light and other environmental factors.
By Robert Freedman • June 4, 2026 -
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Trump tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs, impacting some HVAC units
Certain HVAC equipment and components, among other things, will temporarily face a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, according to the White House.
By Phil Neuffer • June 4, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Veolia North AmericaThe 5 blind spots in commercial real estate energy management
Costs aren’t just rising. They’re set in a handful of hidden hours.
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Organizations not investing enough in workplace optimization despite knowing its value: ISS, JLL
Instead, they’re prioritizing cost reductions, even though spending on space optimization tools can lower long-term operating outlays and provide value, reports say.
By Joe Burns • June 1, 2026 -
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CFPB orders staff to return to new DC headquarters
Employees based outside the area will be expected to report to the office by Aug. 31, according to a memo. However, the headquarters has space for just 550 of the bureau’s 1,100 workers.
By Dan Ennis • June 1, 2026 -
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Pittsburgh Public Schools OKs plan to close 12 schools
The Future Ready Plan estimates the district could save more than $100 million in facility costs and invest $103 million in modernized learning spaces over the next seven years.
By Kara Arundel • May 29, 2026 -
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Airbus facilities contract is latest in JLL’s expansion into aviation sector
The company has been building in-house expertise in managing facilities in complex aerospace production and airport environments for eight years, executives say.
By Robert Freedman • May 29, 2026 -
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Geopolitical tensions highlight operational technology vulnerability, security experts say
Zero Networks points to its 80% growth in operational technology customers as a sign of organizations’ increasing concern.
By Joe Burns • May 27, 2026 -
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Honeywell, NHL partner to improve hockey rink efficiency
Can advanced building automation, data-driven insights and integrated energy management create facilities that are more efficient, connected, secure and resilient? This project aims to find out.
By Joe Burns • May 26, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Premier TechThe installation gap that’s costing facilities more than they realize
The real work begins when your equipment arrives. Is your installation team ready?
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GSA accuses Congress of hijacking its building repair fund
The agency has lost the present-day equivalent of $22 billion, fueling a $50 billion maintenance and modernization backlog, the agency’s administrator says.
By Robert Freedman • May 22, 2026 -
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Can Target’s small upgrades to bathrooms lead to big wins?
The retailer's efforts to modernize its experience aim to create durable long-term value for a key demographic: busy families.
By Bryan Wassel • May 20, 2026 -
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Sponsored by NORESCOEfficiency today, savings tomorrow: Why now is the time for building upgrades
Energy costs keep climbing, but efficiency upgrades can deliver immediate savings while future-proofing your facility for decades to come.
May 18, 2026 -
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Thrive Buildings, CPower partner on energy-saving demand response programs for life sciences facilities
Thrive brings data-based energy-use analysis and CPower brings networked energy assets to a partnership intended to help facilities with power-intensive needs like labs and clean rooms save money.
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US annual electricity consumption to grow 55% by 2050: NEMA
The group representing electrical equipment manufacturers expects data center energy consumption to grow 300% over the next 10 years.
By Robert Walton • May 14, 2026 -
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Thermal management becoming inseparable from data center operations: Trane executive
As cooling systems become integral to chip functioning, partnerships between thermal specialists, chip makers and data center operators are critical for success, Mauro Atalla of Trane says.
By Robert Freedman • May 12, 2026 -
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Trucking company connects 10,000 devices to one physical security system
The system provides streamlined monitoring of warehouse cameras, access control, intercoms and other devices, carrier Saia says.
By David Taube • May 11, 2026 -
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Philadelphia to close 17 schools as it aims to address ‘aging’ buildings
The closures are part of a broader trend nationwide as public school districts face enrollment declines.
By Anna Merod • May 5, 2026 -
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How universities are saving water
University facility teams are responding to drought warnings by upgrading their institutions’ water management systems and irrigation practices, reports show.
By Joe Burns • May 4, 2026 -
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Sponsored by CPV RetailWhat savvy facilities leaders should now ask their power suppliers
Facilities leaders need suppliers who grasp local grid constraints and market dynamics — then translate that grid awareness into contracts that manage risk, control costs, and strengthen resilience.
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The hidden cost on your budget: Why inaccurate asset data is costing you more than you realize
Incomplete asset data drives higher costs, hidden risks and poor decisions. See how fixing your data foundation can change everything.
By Chris Revell • May 4, 2026 -
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Coworking space growth reaches mid-tier markets: reports
Building owners are pivoting to attract companies that see flex space as a way to slim down their office needs, reports by Yardi Matrix and Coworking Cafe say.
By Joe Burns • April 30, 2026 -
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Average US electricity prices rose 9% year over year in February: EIA
Revenue per kilowatt hour for electricity — a proxy for retail rates — rose by 26.3% in Virginia, 21.9% in Ohio and 19.5% in Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
By Diana DiGangi • April 29, 2026
