US workers voice pessimism about AI and employment

Findings of an American Staffing Association survey indicate that employees are worried about potential job replacement.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 24, 2023

Rapid AI growth fuels data center demand: CBRE director

Data center leasing activity has “shown remarkable resilience despite higher interest rates and economic uncertainty,” according to a report from the company.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 23, 2023

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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

Two smart building firms raise millions to meet system control and automation demand

Clockworks Analytics and Andorix announced significant fundraising Aug. 22. Both plan to accelerate deployment amid growth in building automation systems and sensor technology.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 23, 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

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

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

License plate recognition with cloud video surveillance mainly used for parking, Eagle Eye survey finds

Operations and security were much less common uses for the technology when connected to its video management system, its research found.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 18, 2023

DHL leans into automation in new Chicago e-commerce facility

The Illinois facility includes a loop sorter from Honeywell equipped to process up to 40,000 parcels and packages per hour.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 17, 2023

Return-to-office gains momentum, with U.S. desk reservations up 71%: Eptura

Facilities managers face pressures to accommodate unpredictable workspace demand and varying occupancy rates for hybrid work amid data scarcity.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 17, 2023

LinkedIn launches AI tools to identify, connect to job candidates

When an open position needs to be filled, these tools can be used to craft personalized messages to the most responsive job candidates.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 16, 2023

Anviz rolls out SME cloud-based security management platform

The firm says the product does not use on-site hardware and reduces the cost of security measures for small- and medium-sized facilities.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 15, 2023

Johnson Controls enhances safety product to connect service across distant buildings

The company’s updated device aims to simplify safety operations for large commercial facilities, removing the need for additional infrastructure investments.

By Joe Burns • 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

Nuveen joins rush to use tenant experience data for building operations insight

Cove’s agreement with Nuveen follows a partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, and comes amid an industry scramble for information that could drive operational efficiencies and return-to-office strategies.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 11, 2023

Insufficient data impacts return-to-office strategies, Envoy finds

Eighty percent of business leaders and building managers surveyed said they would have approached their policies differently if they had better insight into office usage.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 10, 2023

Generative AI investments to rise for 92% of US companies: report

Lucidworks’ benchmark survey reveals that AI concerns are quadrupled for companies with no foreseeable plans to boost their spending.

By Nish Amarnath • 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

Marcone outfits repair technicians with AI-powered diagnostic tool

The HVAC and plumbing distributor expects the solution to reduce repair times and improve customer satisfaction.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 8, 2023

Ransomware attack on Prospect Medical Holdings impacts hospitals across 4 states

Multiple hospitals in the system experienced complications or closures as a result of the attack.

By Matt Kapko • Aug. 8, 2023

CBRE earnings boosted by facility outsourcing, technical services demand

The firm’s expansion of technical labor across the U.S. has driven the growth of its facility services and project management segment.

By Joe Burns • 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

JLL property management, high-quality building services soften leasing woes

Boosted by above-average occupancy rates in sustainable and Class-A buildings, the firm cited a positive outlook despite missing earnings expectations.  

By Joe Burns • 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

HUD grant for commercial building conversions could create more facilities management jobs

The authority seeks to fund case studies of recent conversion projects to provide practical commercial conversion guidance to operators and local agencies.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 3, 2023