Standardized Division 27 and Division 28 requirements for ERCES and occupant-side emergency connectivity should become a baseline for new buildings. Here’s why.
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Smart lighting upgrades offer a strategic approach to facility management by simplifying access, reducing disruptions, and supporting future planning, as exemplified by the Ronald...
Oct. 21, 2026
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Forgotten pet waste isn’t just a nuisance—it’s polluting stormwater management systems. Yet it doesn’t receive the same attention as other sources of pollution. Here’s what community...
Nov. 2, 2026
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Some facilities switched to LED lighting earlier than others—and they’re now running into maintenance and disposal issues. Paul Chamberlain, CEO of Linmore, joins the Buildings...
Oct. 26, 2026
Smart lighting upgrades can reduce maintenance demands, simplify access, limit operational disruptions, and help facility teams plan for changing needs.
Oct. 21, 2026
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How can you keep the handover useful without clogging it with too much information? Terry Sullivan of SiteClara suggests a smarter framework.
Oct. 19, 2026

Smart Buildings

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Real facilities data is usually messier than what you’ll find in a vendor’s demo—so how can you tell from the demo whether an AI product will work for your team? Planon North ...
Oct. 19, 2026
Can your technology actually deliver on what it promises? Contributing author Andrew Froehlich examines how the human factor is really what drives smart building success—or failure...
Oct. 16, 2026
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Much of the floor space that will exist in the future is already built—but how can we bring next-generation performance to these existing buildings? Here are 4 ways we can think...
Oct. 14, 2026
When your tenants want to see the occupancy data you collect, what will you tell them? The owner, tenant, and sensor vendor all have a claim to this data. Here’s how to clear ...
Oct. 7, 2026

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A new designation curates strategies from the 10 WELL Building Standard concepts into a dedicated pathway for healthy interiors.
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The growth of AI is putting more pressure on the electrical grid than ever before—but there’s still a lot of wasted energy out there when it comes to individual buildings. Jennifer...
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For building owners and facility managers, security isn't just an operational concern. It can also affect whether you can secure the insurance coverage your property needs—and...
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Artificial intelligence tools are showing up in more and more security conversations—but they’re not perfect. This episode of the Buildings Podcast examines how to get the most...
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False trips and pressure drops in dry pipe fire systems stem from air leaks, moisture buildup, and aging components. Purpose-built air compressors and proper valve maintenance...
Sept. 14, 2026
Fire protection compliance needs to be addressed early in a project, not a few days before the building is set to open. Here are the real costs of failing your inspection.
Sept. 9, 2026

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Industry News

Specifying lighting controls for a new or existing space can be tricky given the number of manufacturers and products in the market. At the 2026 North Texas Facilities Expo, Frank...
Oct. 16, 2026
Retro-commissioning involves examining and fine-tuning all of your building’s systems, their components, and how they work together. It can carry a payback of just two to three...
Oct. 16, 2026
EV use is still growing—and the opportunities for building owners are growing too. At the 2026 North Texas Facilities Expo, Chris Wimer of Pacific Energy Concepts (PEC) explained...
Oct. 15, 2026
Surging power demand brings with it a surge in electrical bills, and facilities that may not have considered installing solar before are now reaping the benefits of harvesting...
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