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Commercial leases that emphasize sustainability aren’t new—but the demand for them is growing. Here’s what you need to know about leveraging green leases for sustainable success...
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The Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects team ultimately truncated Walker Hall’s three southern wings in order to create a pedestrian walkway and a new “front door” for the building. This move improves connectivity with the rest of the campus.
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Installed at NEXT Energy Technologies’ Santa Barbara, California headquarters, these windows feature energy-generating glass. Each insulating glass unit (IGU) incorporates NEXT’s organic photovoltaic (OPV) coatings and runs cables through the framing system to deliver the generated energy where it needs to go.
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Structural upgrades implemented as part of the seismic retrofit for unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings help improve earthquake performance.
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Discover how AI can optimize energy, comfort, and operations and how you can lead smarter, more sustainable buildings.
Oct. 3, 2025
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Discover how Sidara transformed its HQ into a cutting-edge, people-centric smart building—achieving top certifications, boosting employee well-being, and advancing net-zero goals...
Oct. 1, 2025
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Sept. 17, 2025

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How Smart Hygiene Strategies and Empowered Teams Set the Stage for Success
Sept. 2, 2025
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In this Buildings Quick Chat, Editor-in-Chief Janelle Penny speaks with Brad Stevens, Vice President of IoT and Platform Sales at Wesco, about the convergence of IT and OT systems...
Aug. 1, 2025

Building Systems/O&M

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Many existing low-slope roofs are under-insulated, leading to wasted energy—and money. Here’s how reroofing can reduce energy consumption and costs—and how new tax benefits can...
Oct. 22, 2025
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The nature of parking is changing—it’s becoming an amenity, not just a space for people to leave a vehicle. Understanding these five key changes can help increase revenue and ...
Sept. 29, 2025
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Does your restroom tell people about your commitment to hygiene and sustainability? Smart paper dispensers can achieve both. Here’s how.
Sept. 26, 2025
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Is your current water heating system enough to meet your facility’s needs?
When it’s time to upgrade your water heating system, what fits your facility best—tankless, conventional tank units, or both? Consider these factors to make your decision.
Sept. 15, 2025

Smart Buildings

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Discover how smart recirculation systems help prevent Legionnaires' disease by maintaining proper water flow and temperature, while offering real-time monitoring and alerts that...
Oct. 21, 2025
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Discover how microturbines serve as compact, efficient energy solutions for smart buildings, offering benefits such as backup power during outages, lower operational costs, and...
Oct. 7, 2025
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Tom Treanor, chief marketing officer of Sensfix, delivers his presentation “AI in Facilities Management: It's Not Just Talk: Real-World Examples” at the 2025 Northern California Facilities Expo in Santa Clara, California.
Artificial intelligence is here, and it’s ready to change the way we manage facilities. Tom Treanor, chief marketing officer for Sensfix, shared real-world examples of AI applications...
Oct. 3, 2025
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What is Optical LAN? This modern network, built on fiber optics, is becoming the preferred infrastructure for smart buildings. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Oct. 1, 2025

Resiliency & Sustainability

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Building sector decarbonization is lagging, but AI-driven solutions like digital retrofits and smart meters offer significant potential to reduce emissions and optimize energy...
Oct. 21, 2025
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The impacts of poor IAQ are well-known—but what can we do about them in existing buildings? Check out these five ideas for improving IAQ performance without replacing your building...
Oct. 15, 2025
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How much do you know about the newest version of ASHRAE 90.1? Take our free quiz and find out!
Oct. 13, 2025
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Discover how building owners can leverage diverse financing options like PACE, ESCO, and green loans to fund smart technology upgrades, reduce operational costs, meet sustainability...
Sept. 29, 2025

Safety & Security

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Multifamily properties need a thoughtful access control strategy. New access control technologies can help make operations more efficient while keeping renters safe.
Today’s renters expect a modern living experience—and smart access systems can help provide that while saving you money on operational costs and keeping renters safe.
Oct. 13, 2025
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Learn how integrated systems, clear communication, and leadership support enhance emergency readiness in modern facilities.
Oct. 6, 2025
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Window cleaners work on a high-rise building.
Exterior building maintenance tasks can pose a serious safety risk for whoever is performing them—but a well-maintained suspended access fall protection system can help keep workers...
Sept. 10, 2025
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Despite increased investments, cybersecurity breaches are prevalent, and many firms rely on manual reporting; the industry is moving toward smarter, faster decision-making through...
Sept. 9, 2025

Products

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This ceiling-mounted recessed cove luminaire features an illuminated reveal that lights indirectly.
Oct. 29, 2025
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This thoughtful seating solution is highly customizable.
Oct. 29, 2025
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Drift, Mesa, Peak, and Valley have a three-dimensional, sculptural look.
Oct. 29, 2025
Acclaim Lighting
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This fixture provides up to 4300 lumens per foot with powerful, vivid color.
Oct. 29, 2025

Industry News

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The U.S. is in the middle of its second-longest shutdown of the federal government. If it continues to drag on, CRE professionals may notice these impacts.
Oct. 28, 2025
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Buildings are the operating system of a city, and commercial real estate leaders are becoming city builders. CRE holds the keys to whether cities thrive—and your roadmap to unlocking...
Oct. 17, 2025
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This guide helps facility managers make buildings ADA-compliant by combining practical Universal Design principles with step-by-step strategies for accessibility improvements....
Oct. 9, 2025
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Some types of commercial real estate are likely to see growth due to the incentives and timelines in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which became law on July 4, 2025, could boost demand for certain types of commercial real estate. Here’s how.
Oct. 8, 2025