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R-Zero rolls out short-term leasing for office sensors
The wireless, battery-powered sensors can help organizations study patterns of peak utilization and find the right space to support employee productivity, the building intelligence firm says.
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Hybrid employees show higher rates of workplace engagement: Gallup
Most U.S. and Canadian employees surveyed say they are not engaged at work, with remote and on-site employees reporting higher levels of anger and loneliness, a new report states.
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NYC Council approves legislation requiring proactive building inspections
If signed into law, the bill would require the Department of Buildings to use predictive analytics to identify and address hazardous structures before they become dangerous.
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Lack of power pushes rental increases in major U.S. data center markets: CBRE
Demand growth and shrinking availability of data centers are pushing companies to tertiary markets with greater power availability, a new report says.
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Wendy’s inks deal with solar company to cut restaurant emissions
The collaboration with Ampion Renewable Energy will help provide renewable electricity to local utility grids and decrease restaurants’ reliance on fossil fuels.
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T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods parent company to adopt Kode Labs’ energy management system in the US
The off-price retailer’s move to integrate its U.S. building management systems into a single, centralized platform comes as it mulls the prospect of adding more than 100 U.S. stores this year.
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Budderfly expands energy savings portfolio with water conservation technologies
The company says it plans to roll out its new water-saving solutions to more than 200 new and existing customer sites, with more deployments planned for the rest of the year.
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California adopts rule limiting indoor workplace heat exposure
Employers will have to provide workers with cooldown spaces and water if the indoor temperature or heat index cracks 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
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HFOs are the best replacement for HFC refrigerants, Honeywell Advanced Materials’ president says
Hydrofluoroolefins have a lower global warming potential than earlier refrigerants and foaming agents, Jeff Dormo says, and they’re at the heart of Honeywell’s innovations in this space.
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Grid limitations are the biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment, survey finds
Of the EV charging developers and operators Xendee surveyed, 75% say they struggle with electric grid constraints.
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US airports invest in tech for enhanced traveler experience, sustainability
With upgrades ranging from building management systems to smart restrooms, airports are working to streamline operations, predict passenger needs, optimize energy use and cut carbon emissions.
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$80M GSA initiative aims to add smart building tech to federal facilities
Advanced metering, smart sensors and HVAC controls are among the technologies the GSA will use to cut costs and increase efficiency in an estimated 560 federal buildings across the U.S.
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ABM Vantage parking platform gets a boost with Rezcomm integration
The partnership brings advanced analytics, mobile applications and customer engagement tools, helping facilities managers optimize parking operations, the companies say.
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Upping the luxury quotient: How stadium construction is evolving
From kids’ teams to pro franchises, sports fans and athletes have higher expectations for stadium design, according to an architect.
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Former Sears HQ to get new life as sustainable data center campus
Compass Datacenters plans to build five hyperscale data centers with salvaged materials from the 200-acre site’s existing buildings and a high-efficiency, waterless server cooling system.
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Jupiter generative AI tool aims to strengthen climate risk predictions for businesses
The addition to Jupiter’s ClimateScore Global analytics tool can help building operators understand climate impacts on building costs, enabling them to protect their facilities from disruptions, the company’s CEO says.
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New York nonprofit develops hundreds of trade careers annually
The Andromeda Community Initiative also provides supportive internships, encouraging employers to test out newly trained ACI grads for $18 to $20 an hour.
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CBRE acquires Direct Line Global, bolstering data center technical services
Direct Line Global, which provides design, installation, maintenance and management solutions and server support infrastructure, will operate as part of CBRE’s data centers solutions business.
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Los Angeles County’s Skilled Trades Summers initiative engages nearly 400 teens
Launched by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, the initiative pays students while they receive hands-on training in fields like solar panel installation.
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Tech workplaces haven’t caught up to new work patterns, research indicates
Open-plan offices no longer work well for hybrid schedules and video calls, so employees are using meeting rooms for quiet space.
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Honeywell launches plug load management solution to cut US energy waste
The Connected Power system can monitor, manage and automate outlets, reducing wasted energy on “left-plugged-in” idle appliances, the company says.
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Wells Fargo Center to roll out high-tech hygiene dispensers, restroom management tech
The Philadelphia arena is partnering with Tork to install hygiene dispensing systems and a facilities management platform throughout the facility to support service for over 180 on-site restrooms.
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Data center, AI load growth could threaten grid reliability: Conference Board
Although AI tools could enable more efficient electricity generation, storage, transmission and use, near-term AI demand could slow the energy transition, a report says.
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JLL Serve launch highlights ongoing AI initiatives in the commercial real estate sector
The application enables JLL to unify data across disparate assets in a single mobile- and web-based platform, and represents “the next step in JLL’s journey” to automate facilities management workflows, the firm says.
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New leaders at USGBC to propel green building initiatives
The move to hire John Law as director of technical development and Paul Mathew as a senior fellow will drive sustainable urban planning and building decarbonization efforts as part of its strategic plan, the organization says.