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Feb. 19, 2026

Podcast

Videos

Explore the Light + Building Show with BUILDINGS
Janelle Penny, Editor-in-Chief of BUILDINGS, offers an exclusive preview of the 2026 Light + Building Show in Frankfurt, highlighting key innovations and trends in lighting and...
March 12, 2026
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How Smart Hygiene Strategies and Empowered Teams Set the Stage for Success
Sept. 2, 2025

Building Systems/O&M

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People love the look of grass—but in areas with harsher climates or less available water, it’s a struggle to maintain curb appeal. Could artificial grass installation be the solution...
March 27, 2026
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Boilerplate language doesn’t cut it when it comes to specifying an elevator. Here’s what you need to know about today’s modern elevators when you’re developing or reviewing elevator...
March 25, 2026
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This ICYMI episode takes you inside the Light + Building 2026 show in Frankfurt, Germany, where we found exciting lighting innovations that are poised to impact building owners...
March 23, 2026
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How seamless is your office experience?
The most important amenity is one you can’t even see. Here’s how these invisible systems contribute to the way people experience your building.
March 18, 2026

Smart Buildings

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Are you using your CMMS just for work orders, or is it driving organizational change?
Using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) can help you manage your teams more easily—but only if the team commits to operational change. Here’s what you need to...
March 6, 2026
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These field-tested lessons outline how to scale IoT, analytics, and automation across diverse buildings without blowing budgets or overwhelming teams.
Feb. 24, 2026
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The new capability is designed to help facility teams quickly interpret predictive insights by adding plain-language context, recommended actions, and potential operational impact...
Feb. 9, 2026
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Facility managers need tools that break down silos, automate routine tasks, and deliver the actionable insights they need to operate buildings efficiently. Here’s why you can ...
Feb. 6, 2026

Resiliency & Sustainability

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Electricity is getting more expensive, and we need more of it to power our devices and appliances. At the same time, many organizations are looking to decarbonize. Dan Diehl, ...
April 13, 2026
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How resilient is your supply chain? Third-party vendors perform vital services for building owners and managers, but they can also introduce a level of cyber risk. Bridget Choi...
March 30, 2026
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Data centers are notorious energy consumers—but there are ways to make them more energy-efficient, even if they’ve already been built. Learn more.
March 30, 2026
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Indoor air quality plays a major role in human health and productivity.
Buildings can advance sustainability and human health at the same time without making tradeoffs. Mauro J. Atalla and Dr. Nora Wang Esram of the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor...
March 27, 2026

Safety & Security

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College campuses can pose communication challenges, but it’s critical to ensure this infrastructure operates seamlessly.
In-building wireless communication systems for colleges and universities must be seamless to ensure emergency response can function. Here’s what you need to know about emergency...
March 23, 2026
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In commercial buildings, most slip-and-fall incidents are preventable—but the conversation about them is focusing on the wrong factors. Here’s what you need to know about the ...
March 20, 2026
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Every second counts when a security threat emerges—yet traditional surveillance still relies heavily on on-site guards and constant human oversight. This dependence not ...
March 1, 2026
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Though the recent New York Legionella outbreak may now appear to be behind us, its impact leaves a lasting reminder of a persistent and often overlooked public health threat. ...
Feb. 25, 2026

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April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026

Industry News

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The communication gap between facilities and finance departments is real—and it has organizational consequences. This episode of the Buildings Podcast explores how FM and finance...
April 6, 2026
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Distributed healthcare networks that put freestanding outpatient centers closer to where people live and work are on the rise—and commercial real estate professionals are taking notice.
Healthcare delivery models are changing, and that means commercial real estate is changing alongside it. Here’s what to expect from medical office buildings and outpatient facilities...
April 1, 2026
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Light + Building 2026 showcased the latest innovations in lighting and smart building technology.
The built environment is facing major challenges, from decarbonization to increasing regulations—but these three focus areas highlighted at the Light + Building show in Frankfurt...
March 12, 2026
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Starting a building project? Make sure your projects are planned with current tax laws and regulations in mind—there will be changes in 2026.
Are you up to date on tax laws and regulations that could impact your next major project? Here’s what building owners and facilities managers need to know about maximizing financial...
March 2, 2026