Federal agencies struggle with office utilization, excess space

Officials noted that reconfiguration costs and uncertainty over in-office attendance policies are roadblocks to effective space utilization.

By Joe Burns • July 24, 2023

EPA warns facility operators to prepare for severe weather

The Environmental Protection Agency advises operators to review shutdown and reporting procedures as the Gulf Coast enters hurricane season.

By Joe Burns • July 19, 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

Johnson Controls buys FM:Systems to expand digital building capabilities

The $455 million acquisition is expected to strengthen Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue platform and ramp up its net-zero building capabilities with workplace management software.

By Joe Burns • July 18, 2023

C&W Services’ Life Science SVP: Labor consistency more important than dollar increase in wages

Chisolm recently assumed a leadership role at Cushman & Wakefield Services to drive the development of the firm’s life sciences portfolio.

By Joe Burns • July 13, 2023

GSA selects nZero to track carbon emissions across its federal building portfolio

The company will provide real-time carbon management and accounting to help the federal government test novel and historical sustainability-focused building technologies.

By Joe Burns • July 12, 2023

Choice Hotels on how sustainable practices can help hotels cut costs, drive revenue

The hotel brand has set a goal to roll out an automated utility tracking dashboard to 100% of its managed and owned hotels and 90% of its franchised hotels by 2025.

By Jenna Graber • July 11, 2023

Optimum Energy and Tignis join forces for embedded smart building HVAC solution

The multi-year partnership will leverage AI to help identify operational anomalies, potentially resulting in more efficient energy use in manufacturing processes and smart buildings.

By Joe Burns • July 10, 2023

Emcor bolsters energy efficiency operations with ECM acquisition

The transaction brings specialized retrofit services and $60 million in estimated 2023 revenue to the engineering and construction company.

By Joe Burns • July 7, 2023

Wellness features in industrial facilities could boost retention rates, report says

A study issued by KSS and NAIOP provided recommendations to improve employee safety and comfort, including improved ventilation and access to green spaces. 

By Joe Burns • July 5, 2023

New Orleans suffers AC outages, closures due to cumbersome procurement process

The city’s Department of Property Management blamed an impractical approval process and payment issues for HVAC disruptions affecting 12 municipal buildings. 

By Joe Burns • June 30, 2023

JLL takes over operations, facilities management of Javits Federal Building Complex

The contract for the NYC building highlights a changing landscape for government operators.

By Joe Burns • June 29, 2023

Accruent, ServiceChannel to launch integrated workplace management software

Both companies are under tech conglomerate Fortive, and bring real estate and energy management, as well as asset monitoring to the system.

By Joe Burns • June 28, 2023

Automation emerges as solution to work order challenges: JLLT report

A majority of facilities management professionals say automating repetitive tasks and adding mobile app functionality are their highest priority outcomes for work order management solutions.

By Nish Amarnath • June 26, 2023

US will need to triple retrofit rate to meet decarbonization targets: JLL

The report urges building owners and occupiers to strengthen their relationships, upskill the labor force and electrify major building systems to avoid a “brown discount” on lease negotiations.

By Joe Burns • June 23, 2023

Limble’s CMMS software secures $58M in series B funding from Goldman Sachs

The company aims to grow its market share by expanding its product portfolio and user interface, while accelerating its go-to-market strategy.  

By Joe Burns • June 22, 2023

City Wide opens 5th New Jersey location

The expansion points to the growth of a franchise model for facilities management as companies face labor shortages.

By Joe Burns • June 20, 2023

JLL rolls out commercial decarbonization services

The real estate and investment management firm will offer software and consulting to building owners and operators to identify and act on potential decarbonization facility strategies.

By Joe Burns • June 16, 2023

Matterport unveils generative AI initiative

The digital twin provider’s new technology targets potential energy reductions and aims to identify health and safety risks.

By Joe Burns • June 15, 2023

Real estate tech firm MRI launches portal to slash staff burden, boost occupancy

Engage @Work is designed for commercial property managers to offer tenants a single platform for work order processes, troubleshooting and payments.

By Nish Amarnath • June 14, 2023

Indoor air quality concerns push facility leads to update cleaning systems

R-Zero’s survey found that 65% of respondents aged 18 to 54 are worried about the spread of germs in workplaces.

By Joe Burns • June 14, 2023

Amazon to demolish 9 Virginia office buildings to make way for data centers

The tech giant and other firms are evaluating ways to transform vacant office space for new uses.

By Sebastian Obando • June 14, 2023

ASHRAE seeks comments on energy standard addenda

The proposals include changes to on-site renewable energy and tax credit requirements, as well as shower head flow rates.

By Joe Burns • June 13, 2023

Drone maker Percepto raises $67M and gets FAA waiver

The nationwide waiver eliminates site-specific approvals for critical infrastructure projects and reduces cost barriers for drone inspection companies.

By Joe Burns • June 13, 2023

Toggled COO: Building managers are ‘flying blind’ without data

There are hurdles to integrating smart tech, but gathering information from a facility’s systems is key to cost savings and decarbonization efforts, Dan Hollenkamp Jr. said.

By Joe Burns • June 12, 2023

DHL relocates e-commerce facility to Kansas City, adds automation

The $18 million investment is expected to help increase throughput with two automated parcel sorters.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 12, 2023