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CBRE reported a 13% year‑over‑year increase in facilities‑management revenue for Q4 2025, driven by strong data‑center services and expanding local operations in the Americas. The building operations and experience segment grew 15%, bolstered by recent acquisitions of Industrious and Pearce Services, while property‑management revenue jumped 28%. Data‑center solutions are expanding at 20% annually, with revenue projected to reach $2 billion in 2026, contributing roughly 14% of core EBITDA. CEO Bob Sulentic said the firm will continue to focus on scaling its building operations and experience segment in 2026.
A Super Bowl ad introduced Ring’s AI‑driven “Search Party” feature, sparking backlash over neighborhood camera activation and potential ICE collaboration. The ad follows Ring’s partnership with license‑plate scanner Flock Safety, heightening privacy concerns. Meanwhile, Google Nest released delayed footage of...
In 2026 lease management is shifting from compliance‑only tools to strategic platforms that combine AI, automation, and deep integration across the CFO office. Vendors are delivering AI‑enhanced onboarding, multi‑standard reporting for IFRS 16, ASC 842 and FRS 102, and unified data flows linking...
Digital stablecoins are being positioned as an operating system for global real‑estate finance. Projects like TransactionCOIN aim to replace wire transfers with instant, blockchain‑settled payments for deposits, closings, and rent. By compressing settlement cycles from weeks to minutes, stablecoins could...
Radon can accumulate to hazardous levels in school buildings, especially those that are tightly sealed and rely on HVAC systems. Traditional charcoal test kits provide only a single average reading, missing daily fluctuations that affect exposure. Continuous radon monitors (CRMs)...
CarbonQuest, a Spokane‑based startup, is expanding its carbon‑capture technology from New York high‑rise boilers to gas‑fired engines that power compressors on Canadian pipelines. The company secured a $4.1 million grant‑backed contract with Tourmaline to install a containerized vacuum pressure swing absorption...
At GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Erik Jorgensen, CEO of Vexcel Imaging, introduced Real‑World AI as a Service, a platform that fuses geospatial data, foundation models and inference engines to make the physical environment directly queryable. The keynote highlighted multimodal geospatial embeddings...
Intelligent water management platforms are bringing continuous sensing and analytics to traditionally hidden building water systems. By converting raw sensor data into actionable insights, facilities can detect leaks, temperature imbalances, and inefficiencies in real time. The technology enables proactive maintenance,...
At GeoBuiz Summit 2026, leaders from Autodesk, Woolpert and Skylo discussed how digital twins are transitioning from static models to live, AI‑driven representations powered by real‑time data and satellite connectivity. The panel highlighted federated twin ecosystems and integrated data workflows...
Impact Buildings redefine commercial real estate by embedding digital innovation, electrification, and occupant‑centric design into every phase from planning to operation. Schneider Electric’s NEST in Dubai demonstrates the model, delivering a 37% energy cut and saving 572 metric tons of...
Retrofitting existing parking structures is becoming a strategic priority as operators shift from new builds to phased upgrades. A comprehensive audit of electrical, fiber‑optic and space constraints guides capital plans that first strengthen core infrastructure before adding user‑facing technologies like...
The piece explains how central‑plant optimization can unlock hidden energy savings by using simple observation, spreadsheet modeling, and customized control sequences. Real‑world examples from campuses, hospitals, and military bases show six‑figure cost reductions without expensive software. It links efficiency gains...
The Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) sector is stabilizing, with a projected market size of $14.19 trillion in 2026 and $17.24 trillion by 2030. Growth is driven by infrastructure spending, digital compliance mandates, and sustainability goals. A new video outlines five defining...
Carrier has launched “Tell Me More,” a generative AI add‑on to its Abound Insights platform that translates predictive alerts into plain‑language explanations, recommended actions, and impact assessments. The feature is built on AI models trained with technical manuals and real‑time...
Modernizing existing electrical infrastructure delivers up to 40% cost savings versus full‑scale replacements while extending asset life by as much as 30 years. By retrofitting switchgear, protection relays and controls, companies avoid the weeks‑long shutdowns that typically accompany a rip‑and‑replace...
Simon Durkin, former BlackRock Global Head of Real Estate Research, has been appointed CEO Europe of the Urban Land Institute, starting in March 2026, succeeding Lisette van Doorn. Durkin brings over two decades of experience across real estate, capital markets and...
Passive fire protection (PFP) systems, especially intumescent coatings, are essential for preserving structural steel integrity during fires. Industry standards such as UL 263, ASTM E119 and EN 13381‑8 mandate rigorous, independent testing that simulates real fire conditions and yields fire ratings from 30...
ULI Europe’s C Change programme has released an Asset Sustainability Committees Best Practice Guide to help owners, occupiers and property managers coordinate decarbonisation in multi‑let commercial buildings. The guide, built on interviews with twelve leading European real‑estate firms, outlines how structured...
Intelligent building management is moving from isolated, reactive controls to AI‑driven, predictive operations. Interoperability standards are emerging, allowing diverse systems to share data seamlessly and support large‑scale automation. Predictive analytics and real‑time monitoring are set to cut energy waste and...
