EVPassport charges up with $200M Northleaf investment

The EV infrastructure-as-a-service company aims to deploy over 10,000 chargers in the next two years across areas with high EV adoption, such as California, Texas and Florida. 

By Joe Burns • Oct. 13, 2023

NYU research team scores $1M for automated building envelope assessments

The AI-powered technology under development detects leaks from building exteriors through robots and drone scans.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 13, 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

Facilities management conferences ahead in 2024

Improving building management processes, streamlining operations and meeting sustainability goals are key focal points at events across the U.S. 

By Joe Burns • Updated June 7, 2024

New York launches $10M prize for low-carbon heating retrofits in tall buildings

The Empire Technology Prize aims to bring the public and private sectors together to advance steam-focused heat pump retrofits that do not displace occupants or existing infrastructure.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 12, 2023

Solatube appoints new CEO, president amid aggressive growth plan

The daylight device manufacturer, acquired by Kingspan Light + Air in 2021, aims to expand into industrial businesses with an LED lighting fixture that promises new features.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 12, 2023

Matterport adds AI-enabled automated room measurements to its digital twin platform

The technology reduces the time required to capture property data and helps operators optimize the functionality of spaces, the company says.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 10, 2023

JLL taps Qmerit for EV assessment, charging port installation services

The partnership aims to provide facilities managers with access to property assessment and EV charging port installations, the companies say. 

By Joe Burns • Oct. 9, 2023

Cyberattack against Johnson Controls sparks downstream concerns

Worries mounted quickly after the attack on the building automation and industrial control systems vendor, which works extensively with multiple federal agencies.

By Matt Kapko • Oct. 9, 2023

Metropolis to acquire parking facilities operator SP Plus for $1.5B

The purchase will expand Metropolis' services, which facilitate parking payments without on-site cash or credit cards, to over 3,300 locations across North America.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 6, 2023

Enlighted adds AI models to improve RTLS asset and personnel tracking

Integrating AI models into its real-time location services system has boosted the accuracy of asset and personnel location tracking accuracy to over 98%, the proptech firm says.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 5, 2023

C-suite leaders to boost cybersecurity compliance amid SEC disclosure rule: Deloitte

Almost two-thirds of corporate executives plan to strengthen their respective programs and push third-party vendors to take similar measures as new incident reporting rules begin.

By David Jones • Oct. 4, 2023

Office utilization rates on climb to pre-pandemic levels

Culture, collaboration and communication are bringing employees back into the office on their own terms, said participants in a recent webinar by FM:Systems.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 4, 2023

Trane Technologies to snap up connected workplace firm Nuvolo

The bolt-on acquisition is expected to bolster Trane’s cloud-based digital services and enterprise asset management services and help its customers meet decarbonization and workplace management goals.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 3, 2023

Turning HVAC systems into art in hotels

Traditional hotel heating and cooling systems can be clunky and loud. Some properties are turning to more innovative solutions.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 3, 2023

Curbside EV charging benefits for buildings are the aim of itselectric, Swtch Energy partnership

Passive fee revenue and energy insights are potential benefits for building owners and operators that can supply electricity to curbside electric vehicle chargers, the companies say.   

By Joe Burns • Oct. 2, 2023

Inside our headquarters: How we achieved LEED gold

Commercial buildings account for almost a third of global energy consumption, according to the International Energy Agency. It’s why more sustainable, healthier buildings are needed.

Oct. 2, 2023

Johnson Controls hit by ‘severe’ cyberattack

The manufacturer of industrial control systems, security systems and HVAC equipment said it is still assessing what information was impacted.

By Matt Kapko • Sept. 29, 2023

NREL adds geothermal hybrid system to energy project cost analysis tool

The tool can help facilities owners and operators identify the optimal mix of geothermal heat pump technologies, renewable energy, conventional generation and energy storage, the lab says.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 28, 2023

MappedIn tackles public safety with free indoor mapping tool

The application allows users to create a vector map of a building “in a matter of minutes,” the indoor mapping company says.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 27, 2023

New app aims to improve workspace planning, cut costs for facilities managers

As facilities managers report a need for data to improve operational efficiency, the Workspace Occupancy app aims to provide real-time insights for optimal space utilization and enhanced productivity.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 26, 2023

MapsPeople’s CEO talks about mapping the future of indoor spaces

Morten Brøgger shares his vision for indoor mapping, the Point Inside acquisition and the elevation of user experience through smart building management.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 26, 2023

EnVerid’s compact ventilation module aims to cut up to 40% of HVAC energy use

The HLR 100C maintains indoor air quality, saves energy and reduces the impact of outdoor pollutants, the company says, adding that designs for Daikin and Trane packaged rooftop units are available, with more to come.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 25, 2023

Microgrids can meet building decarbonization and resiliency goals

Building-scale renewable energy generation, storage and power transfer switches can help facilities managers reduce buildings’ dependence on the electric grid.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 22, 2023

Indoor air quality top of mind for operators, tenants

Recent CDC and ASHRAE ventilation guidance updates, alongside COVID-related public health concerns, have led to a greater focus on building air quality.   

By Joe Burns • Sept. 21, 2023

Retrofits can cut office building emissions by up to 70%: Schneider Electric

New research from the company says its digital building and power-management tools can slash up to 42% of operational carbon emissions, while eliminating fossil fuels can cut an additional 28%.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 20, 2023