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Residential-style furnishings help employees create a positive association with their office.
How can we draw people back to office buildings? By fostering place attachment—a positive emotional bond with one’s environment. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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Mount Vernon Library Commons (MVLC) combines three amenities: library, public parking, and community center. One strategy to achieve its EUI of 12 was to keep the garage naturally ventilated with screens.
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June 3, 2025

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In this Buildings Quick Chat, Editor-in-Chief Janelle Penny speaks with Brad Stevens, Vice President of IoT and Platform Sales at Wesco, about the convergence of IT and OT systems...
Aug. 1, 2025
First of its Kind Collaborative Embodied Carbon Measurement Project
Learn how leading firms are collaborating to develop an innovative carbon assessment tool for the buildings industry.
May 13, 2025

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Hybrid variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems offer new standards of efficiency and sustainability. Discover why they could take off in 2025.
Aug. 4, 2025
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Think you know a lot about keeping your facility pest-free? Take our free quiz!
July 22, 2025
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In parts of the country prone to hurricanes, commercial roofs must have the ability to withstand high wind loads, damage from debris, and more. Find out if your roof system is...
July 21, 2025
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Innovative facade technologies can help you meet sustainability and performance goals for your building.
July 16, 2025

Smart Buildings

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Learn how sustainable building design can reduce operating costs, enhance asset value, and improve market competitiveness in the commercial real estate sector.
July 22, 2025
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What’s the difference between class-rated power systems—and how can they make a difference in efficiency? Here’s how these technologies complement each other.
July 7, 2025
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The surge in cyberattacks on smart buildings is causing financial and operational consequences. These solutions can help mitigate cyber risks in smart technologies.
June 27, 2025
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Explore how the integration of augmented reality (AR) and building information modeling (BIM) is transforming construction workflows, from reducing rework and improving site productivit...
June 24, 2025

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In the age of extreme heat, automated demand response is a core resilience strategy for buildings.
July 25, 2025
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LEED v5 features a more prominent focus on resilience and preparing for disaster risks. Here’s how masonry can help meet requirements for resilience credits.
July 23, 2025
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New cohort includes global startups offering deployable solutions for energy, water, HVAC, waste, and more—targeting real-world performance and market adoption in California.
July 22, 2025
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How can cities meet booming electricity demand without stifling technological advancement? Here’s how digitalized urban infrastructure can optimize scarce resources and help cities...
July 14, 2025

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Accessibility experts at BOMA 2025 make the business case for meaningful access, showing how inclusive design improves operations, expands tenant appeal, and unlocks long-term...
July 2, 2025
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June 13, 2025
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A tub-to-shower conversion kit offers a solution for curbless showers accommodating universal designs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bathtubs are losing their popularity in hospitality, as hotels are increasingly converting them to showers that are more accessible and easier to maintain.
June 13, 2025

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This video surveillance solution is remotely managed.
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Industry News

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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 ...
July 28, 2025
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Multi-million-dollar jury awards are becoming more common, and it’s leaving property owners with more legal exposure and higher insurance premiums. Here’s what you need to know...
July 18, 2025
With her family looking on, Luci Smith prepares to take the oath of office at the 2025 BOMA International The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards ceremony.
Wrapping up the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo, 72 buildings from nine regions vied in 17 categories for The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards. Here’s ...
July 2, 2025
Emotional intelligence can be practiced and improved, according to this panel at the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo. From left: Jessica Pernicone, head of solutions development for client value and growth for JLL; Ben Bailey, JLL’s executive leader for the insurance business segment; and Dana Lemelin, global head of learning and development for JLL.
How would you describe your emotional intelligence skills? Like any skill, it can be practiced and improved. This panel at the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo offered...
July 2, 2025