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Skilled trades talent shortages abound despite jobs’ insulation from AI threats
Despite a 7 percentage-point rise in job satisfaction since 2021, according to an Angi survey, one expert says the sector lacks younger workers with the proficiency to replace retirees.
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Facilitron’s school facility rental platform gains traction
The platform, which serves some of the biggest U.S. school districts, aims to optimize facility rentals and revenue, replacing outdated systems, says CEO Jeff Benjamin.
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Heat-related laws in Texas, Florida, Phoenix to be put to the test
As summer begins, some states prevent cities from mandating water breaks. Still, there are commonsense practices to protect workers from soaring temperatures.
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Cushman & Wakefield taps JLL exec to lead global IFM services
David Bukovac will now lead integrated facilities management within Cushman's global occupier services group after two stints totaling more than 15 years at JLL.
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Schneider Electric, Capgemini unified energy management platform aims to boost efficiency
The Energy Command Center combines AI, machine learning and IoT to optimize building assets consuming energy and help organizations accelerate their sustainability efforts, the companies say.
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Turner goes all in on EV tech for carbon reduction
The New York City-based contractor has committed to making its vehicle fleet electric by 2028 while piloting low-emission equipment on various projects.
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US HVAC leaders see Q1 sales growth, production hurdles
Carrier, Lennox and Trane saw increased sales and backlogs in the first quarter, driven by commercial energy efficiency measures, growing data center demand and expanded maintenance and service pipelines.
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Honeywell, Enel aim to boost energy savings with automated demand response
Automating demand-response processes can boost reliability and lower energy consumption during peak periods, easing the process of coordinating manual adjustments, Honeywell executive Craig Henry said.
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DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ business groups argue
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the same court that enjoined an Obama-era overtime rule, saying “the Department has done it again.”
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Verizon rolls out first US electric vehicle fleet in Rhode Island, plans for 7 more in 2024
The $4.4 million deployment at the Smithfield Garage Work Center hosts 45 electric vans and trucks ahead of a wider EV rollout across the eastern U.S.
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Boston Logan installs building management system, lifting airport modernization project
JM Electrical, the Boston-based contractor that installed the system, says the centralized control will monitor HVAC, lighting and plumbing systems to optimize energy use and boost operational efficiency.
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Modine’s data center sales jumped 69% in FY 2024 amid demand from hyperscalers
The company’s data center sales are expected to grow by 60% to 70% in fiscal year 2025, stemming from organic growth and the positive impact of recent acquisitions, Modine CFO Mick Lucareli said.
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Organizations seek a digitally connected workplace but struggle with change management
As organizations work through different stages of workplace technology adoption, they vary in how they measure the impact of change and returns on investment.
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Federal agencies can save $100M or more with predictive models for deferred maintenance: GAO
Agencies can also achieve savings of $10 million or more in the next five years through building utilization benchmarks that help reduce underused office space, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report.
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Bronx Zoo’s energy overhaul promises nearly $500K in annual cost savings, NYC officials say
The move to replace pumps, waste heat recovery units, coolers and controls at the zoo’s cogeneration plant is part of a $17 million project that also includes water-loop rehabilitation and two boiler replacements.
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Microsoft plows $3.3B into data center at former Foxconn site
The software giant, which previously committed $1 billion to the project, has increased its promised expenditure amid a surge of data center activity.
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AI’s impact on facility operations and data center demand
AI can automate processes and modernize facility operations, even as increased AI computing power requirements fuel more data center investments, RETCON 2024 conference speakers said.
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JLL pilots Microsoft connected workplace app
The firm has been using Microsoft Places since March and says the technology can help facilities management teams to improve workplace experience and create more adaptable facilities.
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CBRE selects EV+ to install chargers at 10K commercial properties
As chargers gain value as amenities for tenants or employees, the firm is working to partner with more EV infrastructure providers, a CBRE executive says.
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Legal battle over NYC’s building emissions law resurfaces in appellate court
A panel of New York State Supreme Court judges said the defendants, including New York City, have failed to show that the state’s existing climate legislation does not preempt Local Law 97.
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Schneider Electric purchases IRA tax credits from solar manufacturer
The senior director of renewables for Schneider’s sustainability business called the Inflation Reduction Act’s transferable credits a “revolutionary development.”
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Wearable devices detect cleaning needs in Infogrid’s new data-driven commercial cleaning system
Smart Cleaning Pro uses Internet of Things sensors, wearable devices and cloud-based software to provide real-time data and identify cleaning needs, the company says.
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VergeSense launches AI-powered virtual assistant for facilities optimization
The tool can help guide decisions around portfolio evaluation, space availability, neighborhood planning, space design and dynamic operations, the company said.
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Meta to bring 210 MW of solar energy to Indiana
The tech company’s agreement with Solarpack will help deliver renewable energy to support Meta’s data center operations in the state and build on its decarbonization goals.
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JLL to acquire data center design, engineering services firm SKAE
The New York-based firm will combine with JLL’s data center vertical to form a new technical services division and add technical depth to its offerings, JLL says.
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