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HFOs are the best replacement for HFC refrigerants, Honeywell Advanced Materials’ president says
Hydrofluoroolefins have a lower global warming potential than earlier refrigerants and foaming agents, Jeff Dormo says, and they’re at the heart of Honeywell’s innovations in this space.
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Grid limitations are the biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment, survey finds
Of the EV charging developers and operators Xendee surveyed, 75% say they struggle with electric grid constraints.
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US airports invest in tech for enhanced traveler experience, sustainability
With upgrades ranging from building management systems to smart restrooms, airports are working to streamline operations, predict passenger needs, optimize energy use and cut carbon emissions.
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$80M GSA initiative aims to add smart building tech to federal facilities
Advanced metering, smart sensors and HVAC controls are among the technologies the GSA will use to cut costs and increase efficiency in an estimated 560 federal buildings across the U.S.
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ABM Vantage parking platform gets a boost with Rezcomm integration
The partnership brings advanced analytics, mobile applications and customer engagement tools, helping facilities managers optimize parking operations, the companies say.
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Upping the luxury quotient: How stadium construction is evolving
From kids’ teams to pro franchises, sports fans and athletes have higher expectations for stadium design, according to an architect.
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Former Sears HQ to get new life as sustainable data center campus
Compass Datacenters plans to build five hyperscale data centers with salvaged materials from the 200-acre site’s existing buildings and a high-efficiency, waterless server cooling system.
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Jupiter generative AI tool aims to strengthen climate risk predictions for businesses
The addition to Jupiter’s ClimateScore Global analytics tool can help building operators understand climate impacts on building costs, enabling them to protect their facilities from disruptions, the company’s CEO says.
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New York nonprofit develops hundreds of trade careers annually
The Andromeda Community Initiative also provides supportive internships, encouraging employers to test out newly trained ACI grads for $18 to $20 an hour.
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CBRE acquires Direct Line Global, bolstering data center technical services
Direct Line Global, which provides design, installation, maintenance and management solutions and server support infrastructure, will operate as part of CBRE’s data centers solutions business.
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Los Angeles County’s Skilled Trades Summers initiative engages nearly 400 teens
Launched by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, the initiative pays students while they receive hands-on training in fields like solar panel installation.
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Tech workplaces haven’t caught up to new work patterns, research indicates
Open-plan offices no longer work well for hybrid schedules and video calls, so employees are using meeting rooms for quiet space.
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Honeywell launches plug load management solution to cut US energy waste
The Connected Power system can monitor, manage and automate outlets, reducing wasted energy on “left-plugged-in” idle appliances, the company says.
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Wells Fargo Center to roll out high-tech hygiene dispensers, restroom management tech
The Philadelphia arena is partnering with Tork to install hygiene dispensing systems and a facilities management platform throughout the facility to support service for over 180 on-site restrooms.
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Data center, AI load growth could threaten grid reliability: Conference Board
Although AI tools could enable more efficient electricity generation, storage, transmission and use, near-term AI demand could slow the energy transition, a report says.
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JLL Serve launch highlights ongoing AI initiatives in the commercial real estate sector
The application enables JLL to unify data across disparate assets in a single mobile- and web-based platform, and represents “the next step in JLL’s journey” to automate facilities management workflows, the firm says.
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New leaders at USGBC to propel green building initiatives
The move to hire John Law as director of technical development and Paul Mathew as a senior fellow will drive sustainable urban planning and building decarbonization efforts as part of its strategic plan, the organization says.
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
Higher power prices are creating opportunities for nuclear operators to serve data centers that co-locate nearby, S&P Global Ratings said.
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Facilitron’s AI capabilities aim to reduce user workloads, error rates
Enhancements to the platform include duplicate work order detection, predictive text generation for maintenance requests, preventative maintenance capabilities and automated document verification, the company says.
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ABM lands $25M deal with Phoenix for city airports
The facility services company will provide janitorial cleaning services spanning 4.8 million square feet of space across Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport and Goodyear Airport, it says.
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How can more companies use 24/7 clean energy? Hourly matching is ‘not the hard part,’ analysts say
Despite the availability of technology to match emissions with energy generation on an hourly basis, insufficient data and renewable generation pose real barriers, decarbonization leaders say.
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CBRE partners with Climate X to help property owners tackle climate change
The agreement will help clients calculate climate-related risks and return on investments for retrofits or acquisitions that can boost resiliency, the real estate services firm says.
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Boston mayor appoints new public facilities leaders
The new executive director and deputy director will guide a department managing over 100 projects, including renovations, repairs and upgrades at schools, libraries and other buildings across the city.
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Office spaces are leading CRE stress, Wells Fargo, PNC CFOs say
“Older office buildings that are not renovated in certain areas of different cities are the places that you’re seeing the most stress,” Wells Fargo CFO Mike Santomassimo said Tuesday.
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WeWork taps new CEO from Cushman & Wakefield as it exits bankruptcy
John Santora, a more than 40-year Cushman & Wakefield veteran, has been appointed as CEO and director, effective June 12, WeWork said.