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Data-Driven HVAC Management: Turning Equipment Info Into Capital Clarity

For most organizations, HVAC systems are both the most critical and least understood building assets. They quietly control comfort, safety, and air quality — until they fail. When they do, the consequences ripple through budgets, operations, and occupant

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Drone vs. On-Site Surveys: Showdown or Tag Team?

As you likely know, regular evaluation of your facility assets, such as roofing and pavement, is the cornerstone of effective facilities management. Having accurate, timely data about the condition of these assets is essential for prioritizing projects, d

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See Your Facilities Differently: Why Data-Driven Asset Management Matters More Than Ever

Commercial and industrial facilities can no longer rely on "break-fix" strategies to manage HVAC, roofing, and pavement systems, which account for the largest share of capital exposure. According to the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG), operations and m

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energy production
Why demand response is gaining traction from coast to coast

From AI data centers to fleet electrification, facilities are facing unprecedented load growth and grid stress. U.S. electricity demand could grow 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050, highlighting the growing operational and financial pressures on commercial fac

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green energy
Scope 2 rules are changing: What facility leaders need to know now

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) is updating its Scope 2 accounting rules, and these changes will have major implications for facility leaders. Scope 2 emissions come from purchased electricity consumption — the indirect emissions tied to what’s on the

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commercial building winter time energy efficiency
Commercial Buildings Winter Energy-Efficiency Checklist

As winter approaches, commercial buildings face a familiar tension: rising heating demand, unpredictable utility costs, and the risk of equipment strain or failure. For many facility leaders, it's not just about keeping the lights on—it’s about optimizing

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ev charging
EV charging infrastructure and the ticking clock on 30C

Enacted in July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brought seismic change to the nation’s clean energy tax credits, including those related to commercial electric vehicle (EV) purchases and charging infrastructure. Commercial facilities managers

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budgeting
Finish Strong: How Facility Leaders Can Maximize Year-End Budgets and Set the Stage for 2026

The end of the year brings a familiar crossroads for facility and finance leaders: what do we do with the remaining maintenance budget? Spend it, roll it over, or risk letting it evaporate? Meanwhile, energy markets remain volatile, equipment continues a

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