Tech firms shift from remote to hybrid work: JLL

Tech-enabled spaces and enhanced amenities are priorities for companies with return-to-office mandates, while some firms still see remote-first policies as a talent acquisition tool.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 16, 2023

NFMT Remix highlights tech disruption in facilities management

Uses of generative AI and the Internet of Things, environmental data collection and reporting, and cybersecurity were among the topics conference speakers addressed.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 15, 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

Envoy adds emergency notifications to combat hybrid work safety concerns

The alerts pull from occupancy data to alert employees based on where they are. The company also introduced data-based attendance insights for proactive space management.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 15, 2023

Why CBRE built an AI playground

The self-service platform aims to help employees leverage generative AI tools without added risk, the commercial real estate services and investment firm said.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 15, 2023

BrightGo sweeps up $3M to develop janitorial service management software

The janitorial software company says the money will expedite the development of its centralized dashboard and mobile app integration to help customers manage employees and ease contract payments.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 14, 2023

Limble, Samsara automate maintenance workflows for vehicle fleet management

The IoT integration seeks to use real-time sensor data and synchronized workflows to combat the challenges of aging equipment, supply chain disruptions and rising service technician labor costs.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 14, 2023

Okta employee data breached in third-party healthcare attack

A breach on a third-party vendor compromised the health information of nearly 5,000 employees at the identity and access management firm, underscoring the need for data security across all systems.

By Matt Kapko • Updated Nov. 22, 2023

Facilities management, project management revenues buoy service firms

Increased outsourcing offset sharp declines in leasing, while building technology and hardware providers hung their hats on electrification and automation trends.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 13, 2023

Connectivity Standards Alliance introduces access control interoperability initiative

Nearly 200 member companies have joined the Aliro initiative, which seeks to ease barriers to implementation and ensure convenient facility access across mobile devices and access controls.  

By Joe Burns • Nov. 9, 2023

Poppy releases ventilation test kits, partners with Ainsworth

The kits and Poppy’s training and accreditation program aim to help owners and operators monitor air quality and prepare for tighter regulations based on the new ASHRAE standard.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 8, 2023

JLL Work Dynamics expands margins, offsets leasing declines in Q3

The company said a continued ramp-up of Fortune 100 contracts and the expansion of its Americas property management portfolio softened the impact of dampened leasing volume.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 3, 2023

Bloomberg launches AI tool to help businesses navigate climate risks

The tool, launched in partnership with Riskthinking.AI, will give businesses predictive exposure data under all of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s climate scenarios.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 2, 2023

NFMT Remix focused on decarbonization, efficiency and innovation

Emergency preparedness, technology adoption and benchmarking are other key focus areas for facilities managers, according to speakers at the conference.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 31, 2023

Schneider Electric predicts strong Q4 due to robust demand

A continued focus on electrification, digitization and sustainability projects will bolster market demand for data centers and grid infrastructure, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 30, 2023

Honeywell Building Technologies continues to grow order volume, expand margins

CFO Greg Lewis said that HBT remains “a bright spot for the business,” with orders growing 20% year over year, despite soft demand for security products and a challenging operating environment.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 27, 2023

Heat pumps gain momentum for US emissions reduction

Twenty-five U.S. governors have pledged to install 20 million units by 2030, but facilities managers are wary of retrofit costs and complexities.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 26, 2023

JLL, Schneider, Lumen Technologies partner on modular data center rollouts

With modular designs and the partners’ expertise, the group aims to meet the burgeoning demand for data centers quicker and at a lower cost.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 26, 2023

Rhizome launches climate resilience planning technology

The startup says its platform draws on national lab research, building information and machine learning tools to place “a value of resilience” on proposed grid investments.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 24, 2023

Hyperscaler data center capacity to nearly triple by 2029

Cloud providers are building new infrastructure and retrofitting systems to prepare for high-intensity generative AI workloads, according to Synergy Research Group.

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 24, 2023

Commercial proptech firms raised $70 million last week: CRETI

The funding brings total year-to-date commercial real estate tech funding to $375 million, while residential proptech firms raised $400 million in Q3 alone. 

By Joe Burns • Oct. 23, 2023

Microsoft leans on PPAs, energy efficiency, water recycling in environmental efforts

“Ensuring our buildings are energy efficient is a key first step in reducing emissions,” the tech giant said in its 2022 Environmental Report.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 23, 2023

5 things to know about companies’ sustainability priorities

The latest edition of the Environmental Sustainability Index, released in July 2023, indicates that companies are increasing investments toward sustainability efforts such as improving energy efficiency.

Oct. 23, 2023

Heat pumps are hot, but commercial retrofits face cold realities

Government decarbonization strategies call for widespread deployment of heat pumps for building heating and cooling, but experts warn of retrofit costs, disruption and other concerns.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 20, 2023

HqO raises $50M in push to digitize real estate experiences

The funding includes investment from multiple real estate firms and comes as owners and operators attempt to meet tenant demands and a flight to quality in workplaces.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 19, 2023

How facilities managers can transition away from fossil fuels

Building decarbonization is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires forward planning starting now, says Dan Arant, manager of North America sales at the energy and ESG division of Brightly.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 19, 2023