Technology: Page 14

  • A shift to remote work has softened the demand for office space, accelerating the need for commercial-to-residential conversions.
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    Deep Dive

    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 • Aug. 3, 2023
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    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 • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Trendline

    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
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    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 • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Robot butlers take over hotel deliveries

    Relay Robotics CEO Michael O’Donnell said the company is in “full-on growth mode” as hotels turn to robots for assistance with making deliveries.

    By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Opinion

    The air we breathe is changing. Here’s how to improve it in your facilities.

    Measuring temperature, humidity, particles and gases is vital to mitigating the impact of poor outdoor air quality, says TSI Incorporated President Tom Kennedy.

    By Tom Kennedy • July 31, 2023
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    Upskilling may be the answer to hiring and engagement woes

    Nearly a quarter of U.S. employers say they're facing a major skills gap in their companies, according to a Salary.com report.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 31, 2023
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    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to pilot robotic lawn mowing

    The Robin Autopilot and Graze initiative builds on the successful landscaping program rollout at the airport in June.

    By • July 28, 2023
  • The preventable wastage of about 30% of energy used in commercial buildings represents a loss of $57 billion a year, according to data from the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
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    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 • July 27, 2023
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    VTS parlays occupancy data, tenant app insights to drive global building management

    Acquisitions and high-profile partnerships have pushed the commercial tech firm toward widespread adoption, with additional user data improving portfolio decision-making.

    By • Updated July 26, 2023
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    SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events

    After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches and attacks within four business days of determination.

    By David Jones • July 26, 2023
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    Can AI make better hires? Maybe, experts say

    AI can make HR's job easier in a myriad of ways, according to a report from The Josh Bersin Company. The utility of AI in hiring, however, remains up for debate.

    By Caroline Colvin • July 26, 2023
  • Aeroseal intends to channel its funds and its partnership with PEG to boost building energy efficiency and tackle the pervasive issue of leaky air ducts in new and existing buildings.
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    Climate tech startup Aeroseal nets $67M

    The company said the funding, led by Climate Investment and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, will be used to seal leaky air ducts in about 260,000 buildings per year by 2026.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    New York completes state’s largest rooftop solar project atop Medline distribution center

    Governor Hochul says the 7.2-megawatt community solar project is expected to power over 1,600 homes and reduce energy costs for both Medline and local residents.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    HVAC manufacturer Modine adds high-efficiency heating and cooling systems to K-12 portfolio

    The new product line, slated to merge into the company’s distribution network, aims to help facilities managers install cost-efficient air systems.

    By • July 21, 2023
  • Envizi's single-platform interface is designed to streamline reporting processes and consolidate ESG data to boost sustainability, profitability, and operational efficiencies.
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    Digital Realty picks IBM software to elevate ESG performance

    IBM’s ESG suite is expected to accelerate sustainability goals through refined tracking, monitoring, analysis and reporting.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • More employees are being drawn back into offices with open-landscape settings and collaborative spaces gaining popularity among those who choose to come onsite to work.
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    Growing US office foot traffic drives surge in bookings through H1 ’23

    Data from a hybrid workplace experience outpost points to a 20% jump in total desk bookings amid increased office traffic.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Oregon plans to install 500,000 new heat pumps by 2030. Who’s going to do the work?

    The state plans to provide developers, builders, contractors and technicians with technical training to install energy-efficient appliances.

    By Kavya Balaraman • July 19, 2023
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    Johnson Controls buys FM:Systems to expand digital building capabilities

    The $455 million acquisition is expected to strengthen Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue platform and ramp up its net-zero building capabilities with workplace management software.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    JPMorgan transforms 27-year-old Polaris facility in Ohio into a smart building

    The 2-million-square-foot building’s renovations involved installing almost 40,000 rooftop and carport solar modules, and will help achieve a 40% decarbonization target by 2030.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Poppy releases air tracer system to help buildings meet new ASHRAE standard

    The company’s BreatheScore Certify product measures the effectiveness of building ventilation within 20 minutes and provides data on compliance with ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols.

    By • July 14, 2023
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    Despite AI optimism, workers lack relevant skills — and expect employers to help

    Around two-thirds of workers surveyed by Salesforce said they expect their employer to train them on generative AI — and just as many said their employer does not do so.

    By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2023
  • New building codes targeting net-zero and climate goals are placing substantial strain on facilities managers whose roles have traditionally focused on keeping buildings safe and secure.
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    Financial woes prompt resistance to building code updates

    Misgivings about expenses are fueling dissent against new building codes, which seek to aggressively curb emissions and fossil fuel consumption.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    GSA selects nZero to track carbon emissions across its federal building portfolio

    The company will provide real-time carbon management and accounting to help the federal government test novel and historical sustainability-focused building technologies.

    By • July 12, 2023
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    Why is worker productivity trending downward?

    It may be tempting to blame remote work, but the picture is much more complicated, with employees identifying “notification fatigue” as a key culprit of reduced productivity.

    By Jen A. Miller • July 12, 2023
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    LaGuardia taps Leviton to update Terminal B facilities

    Airport officials are working with lighting manufacturer Leviton to upgrade LaGuardia’s Terminal B facilities to keep up with passenger demand and energy code requirements.

    By • July 11, 2023