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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.
By Nish Amarnath • June 26, 2024 -
$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.
By Nish Amarnath • June 25, 2024 -
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From smart building solutions to predictive maintenance tools, cutting-edge facilities management technologies are rapidly gaining momentum among operators.
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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.
By S.L. Fuller • June 25, 2024 -
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.
By Joe Burns • June 20, 2024 -
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.
By Brian Martucci • June 20, 2024 -
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.
By Joe Burns • June 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from Facilitron on June 17, 2024
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.
By Brian Martucci • June 17, 2024 -
Cove implements its building operating systems across EQ Office properties
The system, which manages work orders, preventive maintenance and inspection, will also allow tenants and visitors to unlock entrances from their phones, the company said.
By Joe Burns • June 5, 2024 -
US data center electricity demand could double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence: EPRI
Large data center owners and developers, utilities, government and other stakeholders must collaborate closely to power AI's needs and maintain reliable power, says a vice president at the Electric Power Research Institute.
By Robert Walton • May 31, 2024 -
BrainBox AI snaps up automation division from Turntide
The transaction adds more than 1,900 connected buildings to BrainBox AI's network and enhances the automated building firm's climate tech efforts, it says.
By Joe Burns • May 31, 2024 -
Retrieved from Schneider Electric on May 29, 2024
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.
By Joe Burns • May 29, 2024 -
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.
By Joe Burns • May 23, 2024 -
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.
By Joe Burns • May 21, 2024 -
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.
By Nish Amarnath • May 21, 2024 -
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.
By Nish Amarnath • May 17, 2024 -
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.
By S.L. Fuller • May 17, 2024 -
HelixIntel shifts focus with CMMS debut
The computerized maintenance management system, which combines preventive maintenance, asset tracking and predictive analytics, becomes a key component of its platform, PropertyOS, the company said.
By Nish Amarnath • May 15, 2024 -
Retrieved from Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago on May 13, 2024
Loyola University mixed-use building cuts HVAC costs and emissions 10% with AI-driven algorithm
Deploying BrainBox AI’s technology also cut carbon emissions by 15% during periods of renewable energy curtailment on the grid when used in conjunction with WattTime, according to a case study on the building.
By Nish Amarnath • May 13, 2024 -
Laiier integrates water leak detection tool with Wattsense connectivity platform
The integration adds to the devices that can connect to the Wattsense platform, which aims to reduce the complexity of sensor technologies for small- and medium-sized businesses.
By S.L. Fuller • May 8, 2024 -
Dual-phase immersion cooling can lower future cost of ownership in most cases, case study finds
Air cooling is not suitable for server rack densities found in data centers being built today, LiquidStack says.
By Brian Martucci • May 7, 2024 -
Improving workplace experience grows in importance for commercial real estate teams
Data integration and change management challenges have hindered widespread adoption of workplace experience applications, but implementation is expected to rise in 2024, according to a report from CBRE.
By Joe Burns • May 3, 2024 -
Windstream Enterprise to deploy managed connectivity solution for Cleveland Guardians
The wide-area network will provide the Major League Baseball franchise and its affiliated minor league stadiums with simplified cloud application connections.
By Brian Martucci • May 2, 2024 -
Tech costs, consolidation impede automation of workplace operations, Envoy finds
Though one-third of organizations report managing most workplace operations manually, most believe AI will soon have the biggest influence on workplace operations.
By S.L. Fuller • May 1, 2024 -
Houston Airport System introduces sensor-enabled period product dispensers in airport restrooms
The smart restroom technology provides predictive analytics that can help custodial employees determine when the dispensers must be refilled, the airport system’s chief terminal officer says.
By Nish Amarnath • April 25, 2024 -
Retrieved from Ecotrak on April 17, 2024
Ecotrak gets $30M to accelerate facilities management software development
The funding will enhance its platform for multi-site businesses, driving operational efficiency and returns on investment for its customers, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • April 17, 2024