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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.
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Tired of juggling vendors? ABM Performance Solutions delivers a unified and self-performed integrated facility services model—streamlining management, cutting costs, and improving...
Aug. 5, 2025
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Facility demands are more complex than ever. ABM Performance Solutions delivers a tech-enabled, integrated facility services model that streamlines operations, cuts costs, and...
Aug. 5, 2025
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From Frustration to Integration: A Better POTS Replacement Path
Aug. 1, 2025
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Unlock high-speed IP Building Management System networks with minimal cost and disruption by leveraging your existing twisted-pair wiring—discover how T1L technology makes it ...
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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Adopt best practices to make sure the concrete on your site lasts as long as possible.
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
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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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Integrated pest management (IPM) is a collaborative effort that helps keep pests from entering your building in the first place. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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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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
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AI applications are becoming an important part of operational strategy—but they don’t come without their own set of challenges, according to a new study.
Aug. 8, 2025
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What is agentic AI and how can it create a new risk within your organization? Explore the two types of agentic AI risk—plus seven best practices to deal with it.
July 30, 2025
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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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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
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LEED v5 is shifting focus and putting decarbonization, ecology, and quality of life front and center in its framework. Here’s what you need to know about meeting the decarbonization...
Aug. 1, 2025
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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.
Mount Vernon Library Commons in Washington created an ultra-tight envelope that drastically reduced its Energy Use Intensity (EUI). Designed by HKP Architects and featuring an...
July 28, 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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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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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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A developer or building owner has many considerations when selecting building materials, including design aesthetics, sustainability, energy efficiency, and maintenance costs....
July 1, 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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This wire-mesh panel mounts to your pallet rack to keep its contents contained and secure.
Aug. 26, 2025
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This 120V lighting doesn’t need a remote power supply.
Aug. 26, 2025
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This line of three HPL metal laminate finishes is Class A fire-rated.
Aug. 26, 2025
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Explore this minimalist lighting solution, which can accommodate a range of lighting needs.
Aug. 26, 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 ...
July 28, 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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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