Johnson Controls relaunches Connected Sprinkler service

The service, which integrates with existing sprinkler systems, can help facility managers shift to predictive maintenance, limit downtime and potentially reduce insurance premiums, the company says.

By Joe Burns • June 24, 2025

Data centers could bring alternative battery types into the mainstream, developers say

Artificial intelligence data centers have unique energy needs, and industry insiders say that’s driving a renewed interest in energy storage technologies that have not caught on with utilities.

By Emma Penrod • June 23, 2025

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From smart building solutions to predictive maintenance tools, cutting-edge facilities management technologies are rapidly gaining momentum among operators.

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4 steps to centralize disparate systems across your building portfolio

Apply these four steps to centralize disparate systems across your building, improve efficiency and reduce costs.

June 23, 2025

Beyond the break room: transforming workplace amenities with autonomous retail

From break-time bottlenecks to 24/7 access—how food at work is changing.

June 23, 2025

Municipalities tap AI for permitting

Los Angeles and Austin, Texas, are using the tech to cleave wait times, while Honolulu promises big upgrades and faster responses.

By Matthew Thibault • June 20, 2025

Proptech firms pull in funding to ramp up AI tools

Improved building data management, operational efficiencies and tenant experiences are three needs driving investment in proptech, experts say.

By Joe Burns • June 20, 2025

Vendors streamline integrations as operators seek unified systems: Realcomm IBcon

Attendees at the real estate tech conference last week said they’re looking for concrete operational AI use cases that integrate smart building technology with other systems. 

By Joe Burns • June 13, 2025

Facility pilot projects should move quickly and focus on value, not cost: experts

To avoid getting stuck in the demonstration process, building operators should build a plan around pilot projects and ensure they solve business needs, speakers at Realcomm IBcon said. 

By Joe Burns • June 12, 2025

Carrier completes DOE cold climate heat pump challenge

The HVAC maker says its unit is capable of operating at 100% heating capacity down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

By Joe Burns • June 11, 2025

Honeywell launches Connected Solutions to link building systems

The AI-powered building management system provides facility managers with remote monitoring and diagnostics and predictive maintenance prompts. It can be installed in only a few hours, the company says.

By Joe Burns • June 10, 2025

High-tech amenities can draw people to the office but management complexity increases, experts say

Golf simulators and AV conference rooms are good – until they need a specialist to fix, speakers at Realcomm IBCon said.

By Joe Burns • June 9, 2025

Designing for impact: Why elevated restrooms are the new brand standard

Rethink the role of the restroom in driving brand impact, guest experience and efficiency.

June 9, 2025

JLL, Microsoft integrate indoor mapping tech to speed workplace transformation

The two companies are merging floor plans and spatial data with workplace management systems so operators can optimize space for hybrid workers.

By Joe Burns • June 6, 2025

Efficiency goals will drive 4% growth in HVAC insulation: report

But the report by Grand View Research leaves out the impact of the federal government disengaging from energy efficiency policies, as the Trump administration has proposed.

By Robert Freedman • June 4, 2025

Realcomm IBcon: Don’t wait to implement AI in building operations

The annual real estate technology conference looks at the deployment of AI in operations to reduce energy use and improve occupant experience.

By Joe Burns • June 3, 2025

LiquidStack touts modular, scalable data center coolant distribution unit

The solution can scale to hundreds of megawatts of cooling power, supporting hyperscale data center plans. It’s also 25% less costly to build and can run at blistering ambient temperatures, the liquid cooling company says. 

By Brian Martucci • June 3, 2025

Cisco, Environments partnership aims for better building data

The two companies are strengthening their relationship to advance smart building technologies, which can help improve environments for occupants and operational data for building managers, leaders say.

By Joe Burns • June 2, 2025

9 requirements for modern energy management systems

Modern energy management systems provide cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems.

By Farid Dibachi • June 2, 2025

Using an automatic interconnection switch to manage energy costs

The device gives facilities managers the ability to move between the grid and an on-site source based on energy use rates, a renewable power specialist says.

By Robert Freedman • May 29, 2025

BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House

Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.

By Jessica Loder • May 27, 2025

Smart building controls are key to addressing aging infrastructure, workforce: Trane

As the U.S. building stock ages and experienced technicians exit the workforce, facility managers must embrace building modernization, according to a report.

By Joe Burns • May 27, 2025

Multi-site property management tools come to market

Ecotrak launched a computerized maintenance management system for small businesses at $25 per month per location, while Mallcomm rebranded as Kinexio in the U.S. and launched an AI-driven platform.

By Joe Burns • May 20, 2025

Archibus FedRAMP designation underscores new occupancy tracking focus of federal agencies

The fast-tracked authorization of this and another workplace management tool suggests the federal government is serious about matching its real estate to its needs.  

By Joe Burns • Updated May 20, 2025

HqO launches platform to link building operations, tenant experience and financial outcomes

The platform aims to unify disconnected data and processes and provide a system of record for tenant experience that can help inform asset value and decision-making.

By Joe Burns • May 15, 2025

‘Rogue’ communication devices found on Chinese-made power inverters

The issue could be important to facilities managers if they oversee on-site solar arrays or battery storage systems, with Chinese-made inverters on them, to provide energy resilience or to send supplemental power to the grid to reduce costs. 

By Robert Freedman • May 15, 2025