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News•Feb 27, 2026
Automation, Reshoring Trends Expected to Boost Industrial Real Estate Activity
Industrial real‑estate activity is rebounding after pandemic‑induced vacancies as reshoring, automation and third‑party logistics (3PL) demand drive a flight to higher‑quality space. Vacancy absorption has accelerated, and CBRE projects renewals to exceed 35% of total leasing volume, well above the historic 24% average. Build‑to‑suit developments are rising to meet specialized needs, while speculative construction remains muted due to oversupply. Demand is concentrating in the Midwest, Mid‑Atlantic and Southeast, where labor and power availability support AI‑enabled operations.
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Maintenance Performance Requires Discipline in Data Management: Limble
Limble’s latest survey of over 200 asset‑intensive firms shows that high‑quality maintenance data drives a 33% boost in confidence for key performance indicators and lifts cross‑functional trust to 51% of respondents. Discipline in capturing and managing CMMS data leads to...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Recreation Center Is First Public NYC Building to Meet LEED V4 Platinum
Brooklyn’s Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center became the first public building in New York City to earn LEED v4 Platinum certification, marking a milestone for municipal sustainability. The $141 million, 74,000‑square‑foot all‑electric facility uses less than half the energy of comparable structures, cuts fresh‑water...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Mobile Credentials Provide Safer, More Seamless Security: HID
Mobile credentials are rapidly gaining traction in higher‑education campuses and commercial‑real‑estate portfolios, driven by seamless integration with smart‑building and HR systems. HID’s 2025 State of Security and Identity report shows that 69% of security leaders have deployed or plan to...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
How Getting Building Data Early in an M&A Deal Can Add Value
Facilities managers are often left out of M&A due diligence, yet early access to building data can dramatically increase deal value. By collaborating with finance teams, they can inventory leases, square footage, occupancy, and technology stacks before the transaction closes....
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Johnson Controls to Acquire Thermal Management Firm Alloy Enterprises
Johnson Controls announced a definitive agreement to acquire Boston‑based Alloy Enterprises, a specialist in direct liquid‑cooling platforms for high‑performance data centers and mission‑critical industrial sites. Alloy’s technology claims up to 35 % improvement in thermal‑management efficiency and a 75 % reduction in...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Johnson Controls to Acquire Alloy Enterprises in Thermal‑Management Deal
Johnson Controls announced an agreement to acquire Boston‑based Alloy Enterprises, a provider of liquid‑cooling thermal‑management platforms for high‑performance data centers and mission‑critical industrial applications. The undisclosed‑value transaction is expected to close in Johnson Controls’ third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026, expanding...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
House Bill Gives Facilities Tax Breaks for Improving IAQ
A bipartisan House bill, dubbed the Airborne Act, would grant commercial building owners tax credits for indoor‑air‑quality (IAQ) assessments and HVAC or filtration upgrades. Credits start at $1 per square foot for assessments, $5 per square foot for filter upgrades...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
How Digital Signage Providers Can Help Facilities Teams Add Value
Facilities managers upgrading to digital signage can extract greater value by partnering with providers like LG Electronics USA, which emphasizes cost efficiency, asset management, and return on investment. Bingham notes that modern signage must integrate seamlessly with other technologies to...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
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...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
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...
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