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Facilitron’s school facility rental platform gains traction
The platform, which serves some of the biggest U.S. school districts, aims to optimize facility rentals and revenue, replacing outdated systems, says CEO Jeff Benjamin.
By Brian Martucci • May 30, 2024 -
Federal agencies can save $100M or more with predictive models for deferred maintenance: GAO
Agencies can also achieve savings of $10 million or more in the next five years through building utilization benchmarks that help reduce underused office space, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report.
By Nish Amarnath • May 22, 2024 -
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Bronx Zoo’s energy overhaul promises nearly $500K in annual cost savings, NYC officials say
The move to replace pumps, waste heat recovery units, coolers and controls at the zoo’s cogeneration plant is part of a $17 million project that also includes water-loop rehabilitation and two boiler replacements.
By Brian Martucci • May 22, 2024 -
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Wearable devices detect cleaning needs in Infogrid’s new data-driven commercial cleaning system
Smart Cleaning Pro uses Internet of Things sensors, wearable devices and cloud-based software to provide real-time data and identify cleaning needs, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • May 17, 2024 -
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Ecotrak unveils maintenance inventory, technician management tools for multi-site businesses
The new tools for its facilities management platform provide real-time visibility into inventory levels, dispatch operations and more, the company said.
By Joe Burns • May 14, 2024 -
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GSA called out for poor oversight of maintenance contracts
Contractors did not complete 34 of the 49 work orders for six U.S. General Services Administration-owned buildings, an inspector general report says.
By Nish Amarnath • May 10, 2024 -
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Tenants retain upper hand as US office vacancy hits fresh high: CBRE
Many office landlords are continuing to offer tenants generous concessions as hybrid work and other factors weigh on demand.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 8, 2024 -
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Q&AClimate action, technology can feed maintenance, energy efficiency, C&W Services exec says
Michael Gill, new senior director of client services for New England at the Cushman & Wakefield subsidiary, discusses reducing energy and carbon use intensity to meet sustainability goals.
By Joe Burns • Updated May 15, 2024 -
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Improving workplace experience grows in importance for commercial real estate teams
Data integration and change management challenges have hindered widespread adoption of workplace experience applications, but implementation is expected to rise in 2024, according to a report from CBRE.
By Joe Burns • May 3, 2024 -
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Tech costs, consolidation impede automation of workplace operations, Envoy finds
Though one-third of organizations report managing most workplace operations manually, most believe AI will soon have the biggest influence on workplace operations.
By S.L. Fuller • May 1, 2024 -
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Mississippi schools address long-standing facility needs with federal COVID-19 funds
About 40% of Mississippi districts' American Rescue Plan funds so far have targeted HVAC, maintenance, construction and other building needs, a FutureEd report says.
By Kara Arundel • April 29, 2024 -
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Envoy launches AI-driven space utilization tools amid return-to-office wave
Businesses using manual processes to manage workplaces are “struggling to measure RTO performance,” the company says.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
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Office leasing expected to reach 85% of pre-pandemic levels this year, JLL exec says
Tenant downsizing has slowed to under 12% in the past 12 months, according to the real estate services firm’s U.S. Office Market Dynamics report for the first quarter of 2024.
By Nish Amarnath • April 22, 2024 -
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April 22, 2024 -
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Hotel cybersecurity vulnerabilities extend to key cards
Researchers have found a way to hack Saflok key cards for up to 3 million hotel rooms. But that's just where the threats to guests begin.
By Noelle Mateer • April 16, 2024 -
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Lease renewals, tenant experience top of mind for landlords: VTS
Despite 47% of landlords and property executives ranking property improvements as a top priority in 2024, only 17% said they know which capital property investments and building features tenants want.
By Joe Burns • April 15, 2024 -
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House bill aims to turn government facilities into affordable housing
The U.S. General Services Administration, along with two other federal agencies, would be required to report to Congress on unused or underutilized federal properties suitable for residential conversion.
By Nish Amarnath • April 15, 2024 -
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Outpatient medical facilities gain steam as health systems navigate rising costs: JLL
Property owners are facing pressure to address maintenance requirements and fund tenant improvements that can justify increased rents, the real estate services firm’s report says.
By Nish Amarnath • April 11, 2024 -
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Bringing staff and student voices into the school design process
As districts nationwide renovate or build schools, they increasingly seek formal input from those most connected to the spaces.
By Kara Arundel • April 10, 2024 -
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College spending on existing buildings jumped over 26% in 2023
Despite a heightened focus on maintaining old facilities, a significant gap exists between maintenance needs and spending.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 9, 2024 -
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Facilities managers adapt to the post-pandemic office
Flexible desk areas and more collaborative spaces are some of the office updates designed to meet the evolving needs of a hybrid workforce.
By Joe Burns • April 4, 2024 -
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Office redesigns seek to bridge home, office disconnects: Cisco
While a majority of employees and employers want better technology and infrastructure to accommodate new hybrid work behaviors, many organizations are not offering practical supports, a report says.
By Joe Burns • April 2, 2024 -
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BrainBox AI unveils generative AI building management assistant
Powered by Amazon Bedrock, the technology pulls data from a wide range of sources, providing operators with sustainability and operational efficiency insights, the company says.
By Joe Burns • March 28, 2024 -
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Deep DiveCars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that.
A perhaps overlooked element of the return-to-office conversation is how employees can get to work in the first place.
By Ryan Golden , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • March 27, 2024 -
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VTS, CBRE emphasize importance of workplace technology, data in leasing
Personalizing technology and workplace applications can help operators improve communication and collect tenant data to drive efficient operations and leasing strategies, the firms say.
By Joe Burns • March 27, 2024
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