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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 -
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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 -
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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.
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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 -
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Anviz rolls out SME cloud-based security management platform
The firm says the product does not use on-site hardware and reduces the cost of security measures for small- and medium-sized facilities.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 15, 2023 -
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Office-to-residential, other adaptive reuse construction reaches record high
Remote work has driven the office market to a state of limbo, while hotel conversion deliveries have peaked at their highest level in five years.
By Mary Salmonsen • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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Johnson Controls enhances safety product to connect service across distant buildings
The company’s updated device aims to simplify safety operations for large commercial facilities, removing the need for additional infrastructure investments.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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Wint clinches $35M to meet water tracking, leak detection demand
Climate change and damage costs have led to a strong demand for water management solutions across the real estate, construction and insurance industries.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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Nuveen joins rush to use tenant experience data for building operations insight
Cove’s agreement with Nuveen follows a partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, and comes amid an industry scramble for information that could drive operational efficiencies and return-to-office strategies.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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Insufficient data impacts return-to-office strategies, Envoy finds
Eighty percent of business leaders and building managers surveyed said they would have approached their policies differently if they had better insight into office usage.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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The life sciences sector needs facility staff to match continued growth
Good Manufacturing Principles and specialized processes are straining employers’ abilities to fill building service roles.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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Marcone outfits repair technicians with AI-powered diagnostic tool
The HVAC and plumbing distributor expects the solution to reduce repair times and improve customer satisfaction.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 8, 2023 -
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CBRE earnings boosted by facility outsourcing, technical services demand
The firm’s expansion of technical labor across the U.S. has driven the growth of its facility services and project management segment.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 7, 2023 -
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ASHRAE seeks comments on refrigerant system safety standard modifications
These addenda address standards for commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems and safety data on numerous zeotropic refrigerant blends.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 7, 2023 -
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Jacobs tapped for 10-year renovation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
The project aims to modernize a 50-year-old concourse, helping airport staff meet soaring demand and boost energy efficiency.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 4, 2023 -
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JLL property management, high-quality building services soften leasing woes
Boosted by above-average occupancy rates in sustainable and Class-A buildings, the firm cited a positive outlook despite missing earnings expectations.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 4, 2023 -
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ProSentry partners with Senet to put smart building tech into action
The collaboration aims to help operators incorporate low-cost building monitoring applications into Senet’s cloud-based connectivity and IoT service platform.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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Deep DiveHUD grant for commercial building conversions could create more facilities management jobs
The authority seeks to fund case studies of recent conversion projects to provide practical commercial conversion guidance to operators and local agencies.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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Schools forced to delay or revise facility projects amid soaring market costs
Labor shortages and supply chain woes throw a wrench in school projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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Cushman & Wakefield sees 20% leasing revenue decline in Q2
The firm targets $130 million in cost savings for 2023, but posted a $71.3 million first half net loss due to depressed demand for U.S. office space.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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JLL GPT brings conversation-based generative AI to commercial facilities managers
The firm says the technology will provide building operators more efficient access to space utilization and portfolio optimization insights.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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Redaptive’s new ESG platform may boost utility savings by up to 15%
Redaptive One aims to slash 50% of data gathering time and reporting costs via smart meters.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 1, 2023 -
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Federal government lags behind in facilities upgrades, maintenance
Performing much-needed repairs and upgrading public spaces is key to retaining talent amid increasing return-to-office mandates, a JLL report says.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 1, 2023 -
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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to pilot robotic lawn mowing
The Robin Autopilot and Graze initiative builds on the successful landscaping program rollout at the airport in June.
By Nish Amarnath • July 28, 2023 -
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These 5 cities aim to cool down by scaling up ‘smart surfaces’ in coming years
A Baltimore analysis showed that cool roofs, green roofs, porous pavement, tree cover and similar investments could provide value of more than 10 times their cost.
By Ysabelle Kempe • July 28, 2023 -
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VTS parlays occupancy data, tenant app insights to drive global building management
Acquisitions and high-profile partnerships have pushed the commercial tech firm toward widespread adoption, with additional user data improving portfolio decision-making.
By Joe Burns • Updated July 26, 2023
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