Curbside EV charging benefits for buildings are the aim of itselectric, Swtch Energy partnership

Passive fee revenue and energy insights are potential benefits for building owners and operators that can supply electricity to curbside electric vehicle chargers, the companies say.   

By Joe Burns • Oct. 2, 2023

GSA operations to continue during government shutdown

The agency will continue to maintain, protect and preserve property in the event of a shutdown but will reduce services as needed.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 29, 2023

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Data Centers

Exponential growth in the data center market is driving the need for more energy-intensive chips, leading operators to seek more power, improved cooling solutions and optimized designs that can boost efficiency and performance. 

By Facilities Dive staff

NREL adds geothermal hybrid system to energy project cost analysis tool

The tool can help facilities owners and operators identify the optimal mix of geothermal heat pump technologies, renewable energy, conventional generation and energy storage, the lab says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 28, 2023

Return-to-office mandates can have DEI implications. One nontraditional office aims to be more inclusive.

The Coven's emphasis on designing an office with a sense of community in mind echoes the sentiment of other workplace experts.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 27, 2023

How coworking in DC reflects the latest return-to-office push

President Joe Biden’s federal return-to-office mandate sets the tone for the country and, more so, for Washington, D.C. Here’s how one coworking space is helping ease the transition.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2023

Indoor air quality top of mind for operators, tenants

Recent CDC and ASHRAE ventilation guidance updates, alongside COVID-related public health concerns, have led to a greater focus on building air quality.   

By Joe Burns • Sept. 21, 2023

Keeping buildings cool in Hotlanta

Atlanta-based facility managers, engineers and landscape architects weigh in on strategies they used to keep buildings cool and energy-efficient during this summer’s heat waves.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 19, 2023

BrainBox AI, Trane Technologies partner on automated HVAC decarbonization controls

The collaboration aims to combine building automation, weather information and occupancy information to reduce buildings’ carbon footprints.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 15, 2023

Johnson Controls adds security device monitoring and management to OpenBlue

The new security service connects devices to a centralized monitoring system and can notify facilities operators about device faults and performance degradation, the company says. 

By Joe Burns • Sept. 14, 2023

Site Technologies secures $10M for property imaging, AI analysis

Its drones, satellites and other property inspection technologies can help managers make building decisions more efficiently, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 13, 2023

SecurityOS from iLobby connects access control, visitor management

The software automates identity lifecycle management and permission provisioning for facility visitors, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Updated March 27, 2024

CBRE’s Smart FM Solutions implemented across more than 20K client sites

The AI-powered software can reduce client maintenance costs and energy consumption by as much as 20%, the company says. 

By Joe Burns • Updated Sept. 11, 2023

Lumen Energy, with $11M in Series A funding, launches automated power purchase agreement software

With its Auto PPA tool, building owners and operators can calculate costs and benefits of on-site solar and other clean energy systems to increase net operating income with zero upfront capital, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 8, 2023

University of Wisconsin expands solar across Stout campus facilities

A recent 560-panel installation highlights ongoing efficiency upgrades taking place across the public university system.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 6, 2023

CDC, ASHRAE discuss airborne infection risk guidance updates

Experts from both organizations outlined methods to meet minimum ventilation requirements and maintain clean air in schools during a recent EPA webinar.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 5, 2023

SPX Flow’s beehives and compost programs highlight sustainability benefits

The firm’s facility manager says tenant engagement has led to numerous sustainable initiatives and processes, which benefit employees and attract new organizations to the site.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 1, 2023

FM:Systems’ acquisition by Johnson Controls marries occupancy data with controls, former CEO says

Kurt von Koch, who is now an executive at Johnson Controls, discusses the software’s office insights, the acquisition and the future of building management controls.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 31, 2023

Value of indoor air quality improvements can help offset upgrade costs, keep buildings efficient

As school starts and return-to-office mandates bring people indoors, lingering COVID-19 concerns and new ventilation requirements raise indoor air quality questions.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 31, 2023

Temporary Wall Systems adds two New Jersey locations

The franchise service firm says its reusable walls provide facilities managers and contractors with a sustainable solution to partition areas during renovations and construction.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 29, 2023

NEST, skilled trades industry leaders launch council to address labor shortage

The Skilled Trades Advisory Council is intended to drive awareness and promotion of the trades and help the facilities management industry meet workforce needs.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 24, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to cut industrial manufacturing emissions

The Boeing supplier and the lab will collaborate to develop advanced material solutions for the commercial, defense and space aerostructure markets as part of an Energy Department effort.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence, innovation highlighted in PropTech awards

Several winners have been acquired by large enterprises as the industry prioritizes technology to improve cost efficiencies and reach decarbonization goals. 

By Joe Burns • Aug. 21, 2023

License plate recognition with cloud video surveillance mainly used for parking, Eagle Eye survey finds

Operations and security were much less common uses for the technology when connected to its video management system, its research found.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 18, 2023

Return-to-office gains momentum, with U.S. desk reservations up 71%: Eptura

Facilities managers face pressures to accommodate unpredictable workspace demand and varying occupancy rates for hybrid work amid data scarcity.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 17, 2023

For stretch energy codes, Massachusetts gets nearly $4M DOE grant

The grant will provide field-based training to local building code officials and help communities share regional best practices.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 16, 2023