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    The prospect of a private prison boom offers opportunities — and risks — for operators

    Barriers to entry, including public-relations challenges, remain high despite the Trump administration’s embrace of privately operated facilities.

    By Brian Martucci • March 13, 2025
  • A view of a hand holding a device that measures harmful dust particles and PM2.5 (particulate matter) in the air in front of an elevator inside a building.
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    Improving IAQ means looking beyond ventilation strategies

    With technology like germicidal UV and building management systems, it’s possible to improve indoor air quality without driving up HVAC costs, experts say.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Trendline

    Data Centers

    Exponential growth in the data center market is driving the need for more energy-intensive chips, leading operators to seek more power, improved cooling solutions and optimized designs that can boost efficiency and performance. 

    By Facilities Dive staff
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    GSA rescinds controversial list of properties to sell – for now

    Hundreds of the 443 listed properties will likely still be sold, but the process will be better explained when the list is republished, the General Services Administration says.

    By • March 6, 2025
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    Turning parking logistics into a revenue stream

    Having an intermediary between a facility and its third-party parking providers can create value for both sides, one company says.

    By • March 4, 2025
  • Employees walk and congregate in the entrance to an office building.
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    Office stabilization prompts organizations to optimize portfolios, improve employee experience

    With many occupiers settling on hybrid models, operators must use metrics and technology to guide their space decisions, property specialists say.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    JLL launches consumer goods, services division in push to improve real estate experience

    The firm says the move reflects a growing focus on experiences by consumers and efforts by organizations to ensure “they are getting the most out of their real estate.”

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    3 priorities for creating zero-carbon buildings: Energy Transitions Commission

    Electrification, advanced HVAC systems and smart technologies hold the potential to drive reductions in commercial building energy use, the group says. 

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
  • A Cushman & Wakefield signboard in Markham, Ontario, Canada.
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    Cushman & Wakefield sees strong leasing revenue growth in Q4

    Growth in leasing, led by return-to-office actions, and other segments helped to offset a decline in services revenue, the firm said.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    JLL benefits from increased Q4 leasing volume

    The company’s North America office leasing volumes were up 16% year over year during the quarter, due to higher office attendance and improved clarity on future space needs, JLL says.

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
  • A CBRE office space featuring an 8,000 square meter showroom and laboratory in the heart of the 17th arrondisement in France.
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    CBRE facilities management revenue surges over 16% in Q4 2024

    The company expects further improvements in the segment as it restructures its business lines to improve synergy across its building management verticals, CEO Bob Sulentic says. 

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
  • A Colliers' leasing sign outside of an office building.
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    Colliers sees 61% jump in Q4 2024 engineering revenues

    The company says it is seeing a cyclical recovery in its real estate services segment. Long-term tailwinds in infrastructure spending will make the “noise” around U.S. government spending immaterial, it adds.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
  • 3PL Outerspace is slated to open its Phoenix, Arizona, warehouse in March.
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    Logistics real estate rents fell in US, Canada in 2024

    Southern California fueled much of the 7% decline, but demand could heat up this year, according to a Prologis report.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 6, 2025
  • Mall shoppers engaging with a hologram device by Proto
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    Simon adds 3D holograph ad experience to malls

    The real estate investment trust plans to deploy the experience, which does not require headsets or outside equipment, on 150 devices by the end of the year.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 6, 2025
  • An aerial view of a building with white "Chili'"s sign alongside a red pepper.
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    Chili’s prioritizes 200 stores for redesign

    Many of the stores haven’t been updated in 20 to 30 years, with the only recent updates to the chain’s physical buildings related to repair and maintenance, like fixing leaky roofs and bathrooms.

    By Julie Littman • Jan. 31, 2025
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    2025 facilities management outlook

    From AI and automation to data center cooling and more, advances in technology are key to the progression of building operations and management, facility managers say.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    FM Technology Outlook: Will AI lead to efficiency gains in 2025?

    Experts see promise in generative AI’s ability to guide facilities managers and other building operators as well as enable new use cases for existing technologies. 

    By • Updated Jan. 31, 2025
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    Degree Analytics to expand its higher ed facilities optimization platform

    The company raised $5 million for development and adoption of its facilities optimization platform, which it says helps institutions harness real-time data insights. 

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    After location, Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity are key factors for occupiers: Boldyn

    Nearly 4 out of 5 U.S. occupiers expect to relocate in the next five years, according to a survey of business leaders. The respondents ranked connectivity higher than space, security and price in importance.

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    The 2025 outlook for data center cooling

    Rapidly increasing server rack densities and 24/7 uptime requirements will increase demand for liquid and hybrid cooling systems, including retrofits, these data center cooling experts say.

    By Brian Martucci • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Rooms at Vegas’ MGM Grand to get $300M overhaul

    The 4,000-plus rooms and suites will offer enhanced privacy and spaces for work and entertainment. New dining and entertainment experiences also are coming to the resort.

    By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 22, 2025
  • The amphitheater at Walmart's new corporate headquarters in Arkansas.
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    Walmart opens new Arkansas corporate headquarters

    About 15,000 associates will occupy the new campus that includes collaborative work and gathering spaces, public retail, eateries and a hotel.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 21, 2025
  • A mental cabinet that has fire damage is open and inside are school lunch boxes.
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    Many Los Angeles-area schools reopen after wildfires, but at least 3 will need to rebuild

    "What we know is that precious schools have burned down, and communities are reeling," a Biden administration Education Department official said Jan. 14.

    By Kara Arundel • Jan. 21, 2025
  • A worker on a scissor lift in personal safety equipment works on an exterior while another worker looks on.
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    Boldt Co. launches modular construction arm

    The new offering will provide building services and slide-in room and bathroom pods for clients in healthcare, industrial, education and commercial markets.

    By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 17, 2025
  • A CBRE office space featuring an 8,000 square meter showroom and laboratory in the heart of the 17th arrondisement in France.
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    CBRE to take full ownership of Industrious for $400M, consolidate its FM businesses

    The commercial services firm says the transaction and restructuring will help it unify building operations, workplace experience and property management.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    RTO has mixed results for employee morale, survey shows

    Many organizations aren’t sure about the effects that return-to-office policies have had on recruitment and retention, consulting group Pearl Meyer says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 14, 2025