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The new Legacy Elementary School prioritizes community input in a sensitive manner. Here’s why that’s important—and what a safe school should feel like.
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In 2026, smart building performance depends on reliable data as much as power and water. Here’s how to build a practical data governance plan to leverage data effectively.
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A safer, more consistent approach to maintaining your facility’s floors doesn’t necessarily mean more cleaning—but you do need to treat it as a safety function rather than just...
Jan. 19, 2026
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Setting up this café inside a 200-year-old historic building presented challenges—namely, that the existing plumbing system couldn’t easily accommodate a modern commercial kitchen. Drain pumps help manage graywater from several fixtures.
Office-to-residential conversions are gaining steam—but the existing systems and infrastructure are part of what ultimately determines whether a project will succeed. Here’s how...
Jan. 16, 2026
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Jan. 14, 2026

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EV charging takes planning. Use demand data, electrical audits, right-sized hardware, OCPP-smart software, and a TCO/maintenance plan to deploy chargers that scale and pay off...
Jan. 13, 2026
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Turn market volatility into usable signals for smarter space planning, lower operating costs, and less risky lease and renovation decisions.
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Feb. 2, 2026
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Buildings and campuses can achieve net-zero emissions goals while increasing energy reliability with the use of centralized district energy systems. Here’s how.
Jan. 21, 2026
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Safety & Security

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Sprinkler systems are designed to protect buildings from fire. Here’s how to safeguard these systems against the cold.
Jan. 5, 2026
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How long has it been since your last accessibility inspection?
ADA compliance isn’t just a box to check during construction—it’s an ongoing concern. Do any of these 5 frequently flagged areas sound familiar?
Dec. 15, 2025
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Multifamily properties need a thoughtful access control strategy. New access control technologies can help make operations more efficient while keeping renters safe.
Today’s renters expect a modern living experience—and smart access systems can help provide that while saving you money on operational costs and keeping renters safe.
Oct. 13, 2025
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The 2026 ASID Trends Outlook report presents operational challenges facilities leaders must plan for now.
From rising energy demand driven by smart technologies to the growing need for flexible, future-ready spaces, ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook outlines the operational challenges facilities...
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As 2026 kicks off, we revisit the top five articles, webinars, and more that you responded to the most in 2025.
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Dec. 9, 2025
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Next year will present commercial real estate professionals with challenges in some ways—but we can also expect some bright spots. Here’s what experts are saying about 2026.
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