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    JLL Serve launch highlights ongoing AI initiatives in the commercial real estate sector

    The application enables JLL to unify data across disparate assets in a single mobile- and web-based platform, and represents “the next step in JLL’s journey” to automate facilities management workflows, the firm says. 

    By June 18, 2024
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    ABM lands $25M deal with Phoenix for city airports

    The facility services company will provide janitorial cleaning services spanning 4.8 million square feet of space across Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport and Goodyear Airport, it says.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
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    Office spaces are leading CRE stress, Wells Fargo, PNC CFOs say

    “Older office buildings that are not renovated in certain areas of different cities are the places that you’re seeing the most stress,” Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo said Tuesday.

    By Caitlin Mullen • June 14, 2024
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    High-performing submarkets show location and quality are key in life sciences

    Ongoing movement to top-tier facilities in core markets is underscoring the need for lab operators to improve space and add attractive amenities, according to JLL.

    By June 13, 2024
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    Planning for parking demand today and tomorrow

    Experts see declines overall but growth in some areas and facility types, with the only certainty being more change ahead.

    By Amanda Loudin • June 11, 2024
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    Insurance costs of US commercial buildings could jump almost 80%, on average, by 2030: Deloitte

    To combat rising costs, driven by increasing climate risks, property owners should consider prevention measures, self-insurance and relocation, a report says. 

    By June 7, 2024
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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
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    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 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 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 May 14, 2024
  • 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 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&A

    Climate 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 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 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 April 22, 2024
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    Sponsored by CheckSammy

    Clean when you need it: The power of on-demand facility cleaning

    On-demand solutions for all cleaning emergencies.

    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 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 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 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