Colliers Going All-In on AI, CEO Hennick Says
Colliers announced a multiyear, record‑high AI investment, raising its IT capital expenditures to a level never seen in the company’s history. The spend is expected to deliver productivity gains and higher margins within two to three years across its commercial real estate, engineering, and investment‑management businesses. In Q4 2025 the firm posted $1.6 billion in revenue, up 5% YoY, and $5.5 billion for the full year, a 15% increase. The AI push is anchored by a unique Google Cloud data partnership and the pending acquisition of Spain‑based Ayesa Engineering.
How Drones Can Improve Your Next Facility Construction Project
Construction firms are rapidly adopting drones, with industry spending reaching $4.8 billion in 2024 and projected to hit $6.2 billion by 2030. Autonomous aircraft provide continuous site surveillance, reducing the need for hazardous manual inspections and helping prevent the over‑1,000 fatalities recorded...
Texas Poised to Become Global Leader in Booming Data Center Market
JLL’s Year-End 2025 North America Data Center Report shows vacancy at a record‑low 1% for the second year, underscoring hyper‑driven demand from AI and hyperscalers. Texas now hosts 6.5 GW of construction and is projected to eclipse Virginia as the world’s...
Emirates NBD Leads $31 Million Round in Real Estate Investment Platform Stake
Stake, a fractional real‑estate investment platform, closed a $31 million financing round led by Emirates NBD, bringing its total capital to $58 million. The raise backs Stake’s rapid expansion beyond Saudi Arabia into the United States and supports its regulated offering in the Kingdom....
Cintoo Embraces Ricoh-Native 360 Data
Cintoo has launched a new 360 Edition that natively ingests Ricoh 360° video and merges it with 3D scans, BIM and CAD models in a single cloud‑based environment. The platform offers unlimited automatic camera‑path processing, manual alignment tools, and Gaussian‑splat visualisation for...
The Future of Open Maps & Data Collaboration | GeoBuiz Summit 2026
At the GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Geospatial World CEO Sanjay Kumar and Overture Maps Foundation Executive Director Will Mortenson discussed the rise of open, standardized geospatial data. They highlighted the Global Entity Reference System (GERS) as a key framework enabling consistent...
Mortgage Originator Maestro AI Announces $1.2M Pre-Seed
Maestro AI, an AI‑powered platform for mortgage origination, secured $1.2 million in pre‑seed funding led by New Stack Ventures, with participation from Family VC, ZFO, Roark’s Drift, and local angels. Founded by industry veteran David Rogove—who previously built and sold Wemlo...
Agents Want More (and Better) AI Tools — and More Training
A recent Realtors Property Resource survey shows 82% of real‑estate agents are already using AI, mainly for drafting listings, emails and social posts. Most agents report saving at least an hour per week, with a third saving four or more...
The Modern Real Estate Marketplace: A Victim of Its Own Success?
The modern MLS marketplace delivers seamless, nationwide property exposure, driving higher sale prices for sellers. Standardized data rules from RESO have turned the MLS into a single‑pane inventory view accessible via mobile apps. However, some agents pursue “negative differentiation” by...
Esri and Pix4D Build Reality Capture Workflow
Esri and Pix4D have linked the PIX4Dcatch smartphone app with ArcGIS Online, creating a terrestrial‑mapping workflow that captures high‑precision 3D scans of trenches and subsurface infrastructure. The integration uses a real‑time kinematics (RTK) device to georeference scans at centimeter‑level accuracy,...
Storytelling with 4D BIM
The construction sector is leveraging 4D BIM as a storytelling tool that merges models with schedules to visualize project timelines. Real‑world cases show staging time reductions of up to 66% and optimized material delivery sequences, especially on constrained sites. Bentley...
Why Building Measurement Has Become a Specialized Discipline
Building measurement has shifted from a one‑time design task to a continuous governance function as BOMA standards ballooned in scope and detail. Modern portfolios experience frequent tenant improvements, phased occupancies, and mixed‑use changes, turning rentable area into a dynamic accounting...
AI Powers Land and Lot Search and Zoning Feasibility. Here’s How
Acres.com, a Fayetteville‑based land intelligence platform, unveiled an AI‑powered search and zoning feasibility tool that lets users find parcels with plain‑language prompts and receive instant zoning, floodplain and entitlement analysis. The system taps more than 150 million parcel records and thousands...
Interview: Richard Corbridge, CIO, Segro
Richard Corbridge joined Segro as CIO in November 2024, bringing digital leadership experience from the NHS, Boots and the Department for Work and Pensions. He is steering a three‑pillar transformation plan through 2026: simplifying complex processes with IBM and HCL, unlocking...
Tembo Raises £16M in Funding Round
London‑based fintech Tembo announced a £16 million funding round led by Gresham House Ventures and existing backers such as Goodwater Capital and the British Business Bank. The capital will fuel expansion of its digital savings and mortgage platform, including the recently...
Aiming High: KNX Userclub Jordan
The KNX Userclub Jordan was founded at the end of 2025 and currently counts 18 automation‑engineer and student members. Its leadership team runs monthly meetings and plans to expand to over 70 members by the end of 2026, while establishing...
KNX at ISE 2026: Innovation, Interoperability and a Booth Full of Energy
At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, the KNX Association showcased a 280 m² open‑concept booth that attracted both seasoned KNX integrators and AV specialists. Live demos highlighted KNX’s ability to unify lighting, security, HVAC and audiovisual systems through a vendor‑agnostic, interoperable protocol. The...
The Case for Smarter Facility Management at Airports
Airports face relentless operational pressure, requiring facility maintenance that never halts passenger flow. Fragmented asset data and multi‑stakeholder environments hinder rapid response to failures in power, baggage, or runway systems. Hexagon’s enterprise asset management (EAM) solution consolidates inspections, work orders,...
Fact of the Week – 2/16/2026
Berg Insight reports private LTE/5G deployments reached $2.4 billion in 2025, with 6,500 networks launched. The firm projects the market will expand to $12 billion by 2030, implying a 38% compound annual growth rate. Growth is fueled by new deployments, upgrades, and...
New to the Industry, Under-Sink Water Filter Removes Microplastics, Lead & More
Aquavis, a two‑year‑old water‑filtration startup, has launched an under‑sink system aimed at hotels and resorts. The NSF‑certified unit removes 98.9% of microplastics, 99.7% of lead, chlorine, PFAS and other contaminants, using a .5‑micron filter. Early adopters report installations in more...
ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook Examines How Shifts in Wellness, Tech, Workforce and Economy Are Impacting Built Environment Design
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) released its 2026 Trends Outlook, sponsored by Sherwin‑Williams, highlighting how wellness, technology, workforce shifts, and economic uncertainty are reshaping interior design. The report emphasizes a move toward performance‑driven, flexible spaces, the rise of...
High-Performance Coatings: Built For Speed
High‑performance coatings are emerging as a strategic asset for manufacturers racing to commission new facilities. By applying fire‑resistant epoxy to structural steel in the shop, firms avoid weather‑related delays and accelerate assembly, while tailored floor systems boost durability, cleanliness, and...
Heat Pump Sales Dipped in 2025. They Still Beat Gas Furnaces.
U.S. heat‑pump sales slipped in 2025, yet they still outperformed gas furnaces, with September shipments surpassing central ACs for the first time. A 2024 inventory buildup created a backlog that muted demand, while high upfront costs—median $25,000 versus half that...
City’s Adoption of EUI Signals Less Reliance on Third-Party Building Certifications
Alexandria, Virginia, approved a new ordinance that lets developers meet green‑building requirements using an energy‑use intensity (EUI) metric instead of relying solely on third‑party certifications. The rule applies to commercial projects of 10,000 sq ft or larger, offering a choice between traditional...
From Talent to Service Quality: How Digital Marketplaces Are Helping Building Owners Maintain Clean, Compliant Facilities
Digital labor marketplaces are reshaping facility management by linking building owners with vetted, on‑demand cleaning professionals. Real‑time scheduling and centralized communication reduce manual coordination, while transparent worker profiles improve accountability and compliance. Flexible staffing mitigates turnover‑driven service gaps, enabling managers...
Google’s Gemini to Be Integrated Into Major UK Property Platform
Rightmove, the UK’s leading digital property portal, will embed Google’s Gemini large‑language‑model into its search service. The integration enables conversational, natural‑language queries and personalised property discovery, letting users describe homes in plain English instead of ticking boxes. Gemini’s AI will...
CMMS, AI & Building Tech Take Center Stage at NFMT East 2026
NFMT East 2026 will debut in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 10‑12, spotlighting CMMS, AI, and building technology. The event features a special discount code FRIENDOFNFMT3 for $50 off all‑access registration. Facilities chief editor Dave Lubach launches the CMMSradio podcast, discussing...
Mapping ‘Hard-to-Heat’ Homes in the UK
Ordnance Survey has mapped 23.6 million UK homes to create a heat‑retention index that flags properties most vulnerable to fuel poverty. The index draws on the National Geospatial Database and satellite‑derived observations, enabling granular climate‑risk profiling. Simon Navin highlighted how this...
GENERAL Inc. Adds New AIRSTAGE Heat Pumps
GENERAL HVAC Solutions America introduced two new multi‑zone heat‑pump models, the AIRSTAGE Aquila and Aquila XLTH, expanding its H‑Series R‑32 lineup. The Aquila delivers up to 23 SEER2, 10.5 HSPF2 and heats to 5 °F, while the XLTH reaches 23.5 SEER2, 11.5 HSPF2 and operates...
Proptech Lebane Raises $4M Seed Round
Argentine proptech Lebane announced a $4 million seed round led by Atlántico and Zacua Ventures, with participation from ADN.vc, Fen Ventures, Kuiper VC, and Galicia Ventures. The AI‑native platform offers real‑estate developers tools for accounting, contract, stock management, and project oversight,...
CBRE Sees 13% Growth in Facilities Management Revenue
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...
What Homeowners Need to Know About Smart Home Cameras
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...
2026 Lease Management Trends: Strategic Evolution in the Office of the CFO
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...
Global Real Estate Set to Be Rewired by Digital Dollars
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...
Making the Case for Continuous Radon Monitoring in Schools
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)...
A Firm Capturing Carbon at NYC High-Rises Tackles Canadian Gas Pipelines
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...
Real-World AI & Inference Engines: Redefining Geospatial Analytics| GeoBuiz Summit 2026
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...
Data-Driven Water Management: Bringing Visibility and Resilience to Building Operations
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,...
Spatial Computing and Digital Twins: Augmenting Geospatial Value Chain | GeoBuiz Summit 2026
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: The Intelligent Truth About Future Commercial Real Estate
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...
Parkonomics: Retrofitting for the Future
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 Optimization Playbook: Lessons From the Central Plant
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...
5 Defining AEC Technology Trends for 2026
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 Introduces Generative AI Feature in Abound to Elevate Building Operations Insights
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...
Why Modernization Beats Rip-And-Replace
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...
ULI Appoints BlackRock’s Simon Durkin as Chief Executive Europe Executive Leadership
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 Testing: Why It’s Critical for Safety and Compliance
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...
C Change Report Highlights Practical Ways to Align Owners, Occupiers, Property Managers Decarbonization
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 Buildings 2026: From Reactive to Predictive Performance
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...