Robot butlers take over hotel deliveries

Relay Robotics CEO Michael O’Donnell said the company is in “full-on growth mode” as hotels turn to robots for assistance with making deliveries.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 1, 2023

The air we breathe is changing. Here’s how to improve it in your facilities.

Measuring temperature, humidity, particles and gases is vital to mitigating the impact of poor outdoor air quality, says TSI Incorporated President Tom Kennedy.

By Tom Kennedy • July 31, 2023

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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

Upskilling may be the answer to hiring and engagement woes

Nearly a quarter of U.S. employers say they're facing a major skills gap in their companies, according to a Salary.com report.

By Carolyn Crist • July 31, 2023

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to pilot robotic lawn mowing

The Robin Autopilot and Graze initiative builds on the successful landscaping program rollout at the airport in June.

By Nish Amarnath • July 28, 2023

Inovues, QEA Tech partnership aims to recoup over 50% of energy lost through building envelopes

The deal is expected to help commercial building owners reduce energy consumption and slash greenhouse gas emissions.

By Nish Amarnath • July 27, 2023

VTS parlays occupancy data, tenant app insights to drive global building management

Acquisitions and high-profile partnerships have pushed the commercial tech firm toward widespread adoption, with additional user data improving portfolio decision-making.

By Joe Burns • Updated July 26, 2023

SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events

After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches and attacks within four business days of determination.

By David Jones • July 26, 2023

Can AI make better hires? Maybe, experts say

AI can make HR's job easier in a myriad of ways, according to a report from The Josh Bersin Company. The utility of AI in hiring, however, remains up for debate.

By Caroline Colvin • July 26, 2023

Climate tech startup Aeroseal nets $67M

The company said the funding, led by Climate Investment and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, will be used to seal leaky air ducts in about 260,000 buildings per year by 2026.

By Nish Amarnath • July 24, 2023

New York completes state’s largest rooftop solar project atop Medline distribution center

Governor Hochul says the 7.2-megawatt community solar project is expected to power over 1,600 homes and reduce energy costs for both Medline and local residents.

By Joe Burns • July 21, 2023

HVAC manufacturer Modine adds high-efficiency heating and cooling systems to K-12 portfolio

The new product line, slated to merge into the company’s distribution network, aims to help facilities managers install cost-efficient air systems.

By Nish Amarnath • July 21, 2023

Digital Realty picks IBM software to elevate ESG performance

IBM’s ESG suite is expected to accelerate sustainability goals through refined tracking, monitoring, analysis and reporting.

By Nish Amarnath • July 20, 2023

Growing US office foot traffic drives surge in bookings through H1 ’23

Data from a hybrid workplace experience outpost points to a 20% jump in total desk bookings amid increased office traffic.

By Nish Amarnath • July 19, 2023

Oregon plans to install 500,000 new heat pumps by 2030. Who’s going to do the work?

The state plans to provide developers, builders, contractors and technicians with technical training to install energy-efficient appliances.

By Kavya Balaraman • July 19, 2023

Johnson Controls buys FM:Systems to expand digital building capabilities

The $455 million acquisition is expected to strengthen Johnson Controls’ OpenBlue platform and ramp up its net-zero building capabilities with workplace management software.

By Joe Burns • July 18, 2023

JPMorgan transforms 27-year-old Polaris facility in Ohio into a smart building

The 2-million-square-foot building’s renovations involved installing almost 40,000 rooftop and carport solar modules, and will help achieve a 40% decarbonization target by 2030.

By Nish Amarnath • July 17, 2023

Poppy releases air tracer system to help buildings meet new ASHRAE standard

The company’s BreatheScore Certify product measures the effectiveness of building ventilation within 20 minutes and provides data on compliance with ASHRAE Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols.

By Joe Burns • July 14, 2023

Despite AI optimism, workers lack relevant skills — and expect employers to help

Around two-thirds of workers surveyed by Salesforce said they expect their employer to train them on generative AI — and just as many said their employer does not do so.

By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2023

Financial woes prompt resistance to building code updates

Misgivings about expenses are fueling dissent against new building codes, which seek to aggressively curb emissions and fossil fuel consumption.

By Nish Amarnath • July 12, 2023

GSA selects nZero to track carbon emissions across its federal building portfolio

The company will provide real-time carbon management and accounting to help the federal government test novel and historical sustainability-focused building technologies.

By Joe Burns • July 12, 2023

Why is worker productivity trending downward?

It may be tempting to blame remote work, but the picture is much more complicated, with employees identifying “notification fatigue” as a key culprit of reduced productivity.

By Jen A. Miller • July 12, 2023

LaGuardia taps Leviton to update Terminal B facilities

Airport officials are working with lighting manufacturer Leviton to upgrade LaGuardia’s Terminal B facilities to keep up with passenger demand and energy code requirements.

By Nish Amarnath • July 11, 2023

Optimum Energy and Tignis join forces for embedded smart building HVAC solution

The multi-year partnership will leverage AI to help identify operational anomalies, potentially resulting in more efficient energy use in manufacturing processes and smart buildings.

By Joe Burns • July 10, 2023

New Microsoft AI initiative aims to upskill workers on critical tools

AI represents the third-highest priority for companies’ training strategies, alongside analytical and creative thinking, a Microsoft executive said.

By Laurel Kalser • July 7, 2023

What to do after a data breach

Well-prepared companies set up incident response teams with workers from multiple departments, long before breaches occur.

By Sue Poremba • July 6, 2023