Colorado mandates new building energy performance standards despite criticism

The ruling unfairly burdens existing buildings, operators and owners say. The state Air Quality Commission touts the rules’ flexibility.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 22, 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

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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

Healthcare facility managers walk a tightrope of tech, space and labor challenges

“You can’t have an HVAC unit not function for a day. You can’t have the lights in a surgery room go out,” one industry exec says. “We have people’s lives at stake.”

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 21, 2023

J.D. Power reports drop in customer satisfaction for public EV chargers

"The results of this year's study should be very concerning to all those involved in the transition from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles," one expert said.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 18, 2023

Modine targets Midwest school facilities managers with TMS Johnson deal

The HVAC manufacturers’ partnership is expected to strengthen Modine’s Airedale indoor air quality solutions for K-12 schools amid code updates and federal funding programs. 

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 18, 2023

Oklahoma City earns WELL health-safety rating for facility operations and management

The city is the third in the U.S. to be awarded the certification, as the rating organization pushes for portfolio-level upgrades.

By Joe Burns • 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

California becomes first state to mandate embodied carbon emission reductions

In a bid to tackle climate change and meet decarbonization objectives, the state has voted for two building code changes targeting commercial buildings and schools.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 16, 2023

3 ways manufacturers can save on energy costs

As prices continue to rise, companies should evaluate which equipment and facilities spend the most and consider renewable alternatives.

By Rebecca Heilweil • Aug. 15, 2023

Healthcare facilities teams grapple with capital constraints, decarbonization challenges

Mounting pressures to slash emissions are throwing a wrench into efforts to secure funding for enhanced patient experience and care outcomes amid rising costs.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 14, 2023

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

Washington building codes lawsuit dropped by gas, building groups

The litigation was an “aftershock” of a federal appeals court decision to overturn Berkeley, California’s first-in-the-nation ban on gas in new buildings, an Earthjustice senior attorney said. 

By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 10, 2023

Department of Energy earmarks $46M for building technology, retrofit practice research

The agency will release funds for 29 projects across 15 states to curtail energy consumption in the sector.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 9, 2023

4 ways schools are rethinking building design

From charging stations for electric vehicles to true-to-life CTE spaces, schools are transforming physically, school architecture experts say.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 9, 2023

Mayor Michelle Wu issues order to ban fossil fuels in Boston buildings

The executive order prohibits fossil fuel use in new municipal buildings and renovations of existing city-owned structures as part of a larger push for carbon neutrality by 2050.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 7, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

ASHRAE invites comments on energy-efficient building equipment, lighting allowance addenda

The changes include a new rating mandate for fin-and-tube coils and exhaust energy recovery heat exchangers.

By Nish Amarnath • July 31, 2023

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

Inovues, QEA Tech partnership aims to recoup over 50% of energy lost through building envelopes

The deal is expected to help commercial building owners reduce energy consumption and slash greenhouse gas emissions.

By Nish Amarnath • July 27, 2023

Bipartisan legislation eyes mechanical insulation for energy efficiency

The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2023 seeks to cut emissions, save on costs and bolster safety measures in two years or less. 

By Nish Amarnath • July 27, 2023