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News•Mar 2, 2026
Checkpoint 2030: Managing Scope 3 Emissions to Hit Climate Goals
Facility managers are confronting rising AI‑driven electricity demand while racing toward 2030 climate targets. The surge in AI workloads is pushing utilities to accelerate renewable deployments, inflating operating costs for buildings. At the same time, Scope 3 emissions—often 75% of a company’s carbon footprint—remain opaque due to limited supplier data. AI‑enabled platforms are emerging to automate data collection, allowing managers to act on imperfect information and meet tightening disclosure rules.
By FM Link
News•Feb 28, 2026
Armstrong Fluid Technology’s Compact Fluid Management Station Can Reduce HVAC Energy and Install Costs by up to 30%
Armstrong Fluid Technology launched the Systems Envelope – Fluid Management Station (SE‑FMS), a modular HVAC fluid‑management solution that integrates its Envelope Core platform. The compact unit reduces floor space by up to 40% and cuts energy use by as much as 30%...
By FM Link
News•Feb 27, 2026
Learn Where AI Is Creating Demand, Risk and Opportunity in Commercial Real Estate, with Cushman & Wakefield’s Data-Driven Tool
Cushman & Wakefield has launched the AI Impact Barometer, a data‑driven platform that quantifies how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate. The tool aggregates economic, capital‑market and property indicators into “AI momentum scores” that reveal demand trends across data...
By FM Link
News•Feb 23, 2026
Protecting VFDs From Overheating: An Easy Way to Calculate Cooling Requirements
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are gaining rapid adoption due to energy savings, but their compact electronics generate heat that can overheat sealed enclosures. Pfannenberg introduced simple rule‑of‑thumb calculations: 75 BTU/h of active cooling or 4 CFM of passive airflow per horsepower, based...
By FM Link
News•Feb 20, 2026
Gensler’s 2026 Design Forecast: AI, Agility and Adaptation Redefine the Future of the Urban Built Environment
Gensler released its 2026 Design Forecast, highlighting how artificial intelligence, design agility, and climate adaptation are reshaping the urban built environment. The report adds country‑specific insights, showing Europe’s livability focus, Asia’s dense‑city innovation, and the Middle East’s resilience priorities. Six...
By FM Link
News•Feb 20, 2026
Nothing to Sneeze At: Mitigating Viral Plumes with Innovative Air Circulation
The article highlights that standard HVAC systems are inadequate for removing viral plumes in office buildings and proposes modern solutions such as improved filtration, ionization, and especially thermal destratification to dilute and disperse airborne viruses. It explains that viral particles...
By FM Link
News•Feb 17, 2026
The State of Facilities Management – 2026, From MRI Software and CoreNet Global
MRI Software and CoreNet Global released the 2026 State of Facilities Management report, surveying FM leaders worldwide. The study finds modernization is a top priority but is constrained by resource shortages, limited real‑time data, and an aging workforce. Energy management...
By FM Link
News•Feb 13, 2026
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...
By FM Link