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Aug. 1, 2025

Building Systems/O&M

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The cold season is just around the corner. Is your site ready for winter weather? These tips will help you refine your snow removal and de-icing plan.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Boosting Efficiency in Facility Management Labor costs and product waste are two of the biggest challenges for facility managers. But cutting staff isn’t the answer. By ...
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By Brad Stevens Shifting organizational priorities combined with the speed of technology innovation are setting a new standard for global IoT connectivity. Accelerated AI market...
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Maintenance strategies and lifecycle cost analysis are important for property managers to know to get the most out of their concrete investment. Learn more.
Aug. 13, 2025

Smart Buildings

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Smart buildings thrive on actionable insights, not excessive sensor data. Learn how building owners can avoid over-instrumentation, streamline dashboards, and prioritize high-...
Sept. 3, 2025
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Artificial intelligence could be the “perfect intern” that frees up facility managers for more complex tasks—but to achieve this goal, teams need to do the right groundwork.
Aug. 25, 2025
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Managing disparate data streams for all of your building systems can be overwhelming. Here’s how to get a handle on it.
Aug. 20, 2025
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A Wipfli survey of 308 construction executives highlights the industry's eagerness to adopt new technologies, with many still in the early stages of integration, especially in...
Aug. 18, 2025

Resiliency & Sustainability

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The “Living Lab” workspace located at the Armstrong corporate campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was constructed using ceilings panels with PCM to support energy savings during both cold and warm seasons.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act significantly expedited phaseouts of solar and wind energy tax credits, but credits for other technologies that support thermal energy storage remain...
Sept. 17, 2025
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The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing ending an emissions monitoring requirement for large facilities. Here’s why—and how you can comment on the proposal.
Sept. 15, 2025
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How much do you know about the new LEED v5? Take our free quiz and find out!
Sept. 5, 2025
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This LEED Platinum plaque appears on a concrete wall at a National Park Service building in San Francisco.
What’s new in LEED v5? The newest version of this building certification system contains significant changes aimed at pushing the industry forward.
Aug. 11, 2025

Safety & Security

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Despite increased investments, cybersecurity breaches are prevalent, and many firms rely on manual reporting; the industry is moving toward smarter, faster decision-making through...
Sept. 9, 2025
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Fire can threaten any facility. These strategies for building materials, landscaping maintenance, and more can help harden your building against fire threats.
Aug. 29, 2025
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Image-based proof of compliance helps building owners and facility managers satisfy rigorous safety inspections and avoid liability. Here’s how.
Aug. 27, 2025
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How much do you know about protecting your facility from fire? Take our free quiz and find out!
Aug. 20, 2025

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Industry News

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Classical architecture is now the “preferred and default” style for new federal structures, according to an executive order released Aug. 28. Learn more.
Sept. 5, 2025
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The National Fire Protection Association recently conducted its third annual industry survey. Here’s what you need to know.
Aug. 27, 2025
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The state budget package signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eliminates the business rent tax—the last remaining statewide tax on commercial leases in the U.S.
Aug. 25, 2025
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a budget reconciliation bill in the 119th United States Congress, was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025.
President Donald Trump signed the nearly 900-page One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4. It includes several provisions that could impact CRE. Here’s what you need to ...
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