Realcomm Weekly Briefing: February 28th, 2025
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SUSTAINABILITY? ?|? ?BUILDINGS
Buildings owners in locations that can charge more during peak electricity hours, like California, Illinois, New York, and Texas, pay 50% to 300% higher kWh compared to off-peak hours. Charging significantly more for peak-hour electricity use has led many building owners and operators to investigate ways to reduce energy during peak-hour times.??
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SMART BUILDINGS ?|? ?FACILITY EXECUTIVE
Located in downtown Las Vegas, The Mob Museum? -? aka the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement? - is famous for digging under the surface and exploring the age-old dichotomy of good guys vs. bad guys. Beyond its captivating exhibits, however, the museum has been quietly transforming itself into a model of smart building innovation.??
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CONSTRUCTIONTECH ?|? ?FAST COMPANY
The country’s largest modular construction project is getting underway at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. With enrollment on the rise, the California Polytechnic State University in seaside San Luis Obispo has found itself staring down a familiar California problem: a severe housing shortage. “Cal Poly’s located in this beautiful town of San Luis Obispo. That is one of our competitive ...??
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INDUSTRY ?|? ? YAHOO FINANCE
Microsoft has canceled an unspecified number of data center leases amid the AI spending boom, TD Cowen analysts said in a note. The development comes as investors are closely watching whether Big Tech hyperscalers will continue to spend heavily on AI infrastructure. Microsoft operates data centers equipped with thousands of servers housing advanced ...??
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WORKPLACE? ?|? ? COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXECUTIVE
By redefining what it means to go to the office, we can make it a place people want to be, rather than need to be, Jordan Goldstein believes. “We envision workplaces as vibrant ecosystems that adapt to the changing needs of individuals, teams and organizations,” said Gensler Co-CEO Jordan Goldstein. “These are no longer static spaces but curated destinations that inspire purpose, foster innovation and elevate well-being in the office.”?
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MULTIFAMILY? ?|? ?BISNOW
Multifamily owners are among many in the business world trying to leverage artificial intelligence to cut costs and improve efficiency, but implementation of the technology is uneven, with bigger players able to incorporate AI at scale and more effectively than their smaller counterparts. The spotty adoption of the technology, and the advantage large firms ...??
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ELECTRIFICATION ?|? ?HVAC&R NEWS
On February 19, AIRAH’s Victorian division hosted a site visit to one of Melbourne’s most iconic office buildings, the recently upgraded 101 Collins Street. Since 1993, 101 Collins has been one of the most desirable addresses in the Melbourne CBD, and its full electrification serves as an excellent case study for how high-rise buildings can decarbonise. “The transition to 100 per cent electric power at 101 Collins Street is not just a milestone for ...
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INDUSTRIAL? ? |? ? COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXECUTIVE
In the global industrial and logistics markets, some 65 percent of their future space needs will be linked to a carbon reduction target, according to Powering Operational Excellence, a new report by JLL. These targets will be met primarily through energy upgrades, fleet electrification and clean energy procurement. “We’ve reached a critical juncture where the surge in demand for decarbonization-enabling sites presents a significant opportunity ...? ?
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TECH? ?|? ?CONSTRUCTION DIVE
One of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. claims it has rapidly constructed a Florida residence using artificial intelligence and robotics. PulteGroup announced Feb. 20 the successful pilot of the Hadrian X system, an AI-guided construction robot from Australian-based automation tech firm FBR. The test took place at the community of TerraWalk in Babcock Ranch, Florida, which PulteGroup said will become the nation’s first solar-powered town.?
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TECH? |? TECHCOVER
Antoni Wisniowski specializes in harnessing cutting-edge technology and innovation to encourage change and reshape industries. Now, as the Chief Technology Officer of the Canadian real estate firm Sutton Group, he is bringing his expertise to drive impactful change in a new role. He is now among a small handful of individuals solely tasked with driving technology innovation.? ?
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