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Catching envelope problems before they become major issues reduces costs and helps you avoid disturbing building occupants. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining your...
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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

Podcast

Videos

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How Smart Hygiene Strategies and Empowered Teams Set the Stage for Success
Sept. 2, 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

Building Systems/O&M

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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 ...
Sept. 1, 2025
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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...
Sept. 1, 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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Aerial view of HVAC equipment on rooftop of commercial building.
Hybrid variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems offer new standards of efficiency and sustainability. Discover why they could take off in 2025.
Aug. 4, 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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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
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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

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

Products

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The DMC 8.0 chiller is a compact solution that can deliver reliably from -20 to 50 degrees C.
Sept. 10, 2025
HON
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This collection is equally at home in office or educational contexts.
Sept. 10, 2025
Armstrong World Industries
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The system can meet stringent requirements for behavioral and mental health facilities in both new construction and renovation projects.
Sept. 10, 2025
Alloy LED
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The channels can be mounted as a wall wash or provide floor or ceiling illumination.
Sept. 10, 2025

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 Florida State Capitol building is pictured in Tallahassee, Florida.
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