Tag: commercial real estate

Green Building Groups Issue Policy Recommendations for Next U.S. Administration

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 27, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 27, 2024

Regardless of whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in November, a coalition of green building advocates is calling on the next administration to help address several commercial real estate (CRE) challenges. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), New Buildings Institute (NBI), Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), and Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) partnered to release a […]

Survey: Corporate Execs Prioritize Building Decarbonization

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 19, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Sep 19, 2024

Sustainability is rising to the top of U.S. corporate agendas, with building decarbonization emerging as a critical focus for the years ahead, according to a new survey conducted by Carrier Global Corp. The survey found that 83% of U.S. C-suite executives responding to the survey plan to increase sustainability spending over the next two years, with 57% […]

The Hidden Benefits of a Well-Designed Security Barrier System

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Sep 11, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 11, 2024

Security barrier systems are typically viewed as mere protective measures, installed to prevent unauthorized access and enhance safety. However, these systems offer a wealth of hidden benefits that extend far beyond their primary security function. In this guide, we’ll explore the lesser-known benefits of security barrier systems, revealing how they can be used to address […]

The Role of People Counters in Smart Building Management

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Aug 13, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Aug 13, 2024

Smart building technologies have revolutionized how facilities managers approach efficiency, safety, and productivity. The increasing popularity of smart buildings has illustrated a pressing need to adapt to the changing needs of individuals and businesses in an ever-evolving industry. Among the many innovations that have gained traction in recent years, people counting systems have emerged as […]

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Plan to Decarbonize Buildings in America

By Katherine Kaplan, U.S. Department of Energy Aug 12, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 13, 2024

As a nation, our buildings will play a pivotal role in achieving our clean energy future. Buildings are where we live, work, and play—so it makes sense that we spend 90% of our time in buildings and that our buildings use a substantial amount of energy. Residential and commercial buildings are among the largest sources […]

Faces of Facilities: Sam Horton from JLL

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 5, 2024 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Aug 28, 2024

As a regional facilities manager at major real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Sam Horton oversees a leading tech company’s properties across San Francisco. With a vast portfolio exceeding 4.6 billion square feet under management, Chicago-based JLL provides comprehensive services worldwide. In his role, Horton is in charge of over a dozen client […]

Global Demand Grows for Commercial Building Automation Controls

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 1, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Aug 1, 2024

By automating technologies such as HVAC, lighting, fire and life safety, and security and access controls, building owners and facilities managers have realized they can achieve benefits such as more efficient energy consumption, increased response times to emergencies, and a healthier occupant environment. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, revenue attributed to commercial […]

The Importance of Advanced Access Control in Modern Hybrid Offices

By Melany Whalin, Allegion Jul 30, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Jul 30, 2024

As businesses continue to embrace digital technologies, the modern office faces heightened security challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated remote work, but now many companies are reversing this trend, requiring employees to return to the office either full-time or part-time. In this changing environment, facilities managers must adjust to hybrid work attendance patterns, making access control […]

Businesses Bet Big on Data Analytics and Integrated Worktech

By Meg Swanson, Eptura Jul 18, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Jul 18, 2024

In today’s hybrid work landscape, organizations are striving to strike the perfect balance between boosting operational efficiency and fostering robust employee collaboration. Leaders are actively seeking ways to seamlessly integrate their diverse software tools and processes. While they embark on integration initiatives, they are working to optimize building and facility costs with advanced data strategies […]

Time to Update? Tech Office Spaces in the Hybrid Work Era

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 18, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 18, 2024

North American tech companies, once the vanguard of workplace innovation, are still catching up to new work patterns. With average peak utilization not exceeding 34% in tech offices, up to $40 million in rent costs are wasted annually on underused space. That’s according to a new report from international design practice Hassell and workplace analytics company Density. The State […]