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Many of the first large-scale LED installations are reaching maturity—and facility managers are finding that their challenges are less about energy efficiency and more about cost, downtime, and maintainability. Here’s what you need to know about replacing your first LED retrofit: https://t.co/Ljr1z27sP0

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Gamification won’t fix a bad #CMMS implementation—but if you use it correctly, it can be the difference between a tool your team merely tolerates vs. one they actually use. Here’s how: https://t.co/DseLV6dP7m

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Thanks to the Propane Education & Resource Council for sponsoring the Buildings Podcast for August!

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Industrial development has historically prioritized large-format distribution, truck circulation, and centralized logistics infrastructure—but today’s needs are different. Learn more: https://t.co/LiQW7WYCbs

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Landscaping is no longer a short-term upgrade or reactive maintenance item—it should be looked at as a long-term asset strategy that directly impacts your operating costs, tenant satisfaction, and property value. Here’s why—and 5 things you need to think about: https://t.co/GhzRRAJr4E

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Today's the day.
The strongest Product Innovation Awards entries don't just showcase a product—they show the problem it solves.
Today is the final deadline to enter the 2026 BUILDINGS Product Innovation Awards.
Submit your entry: https://t.co/f5s7xcPQZD

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Converting an office building to housing stock is a popular idea—but is it workable? Many building owners and developers don’t put enough thought into the challenges (and costs) associated with transforming the HVAC system into something that works for residential occupancy. Here’s how it works in #NewYorkCity and where you can get tripped up: https://t.co/v9altsdKrD

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Growing power needs can mean growing emissions challenges. See why aftertreatment is becoming a key part of long-term power strategies for expanding facilities.

Learn more: https://t.co/QHXU4LUfHB

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A #CMMS rollout is ultimately a culture change, not just a technology change. Gamification can play a key role in helping change that culture for the better. Here’s how: https://t.co/DseLV6dP7m

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Occupants want different things from buildings today, and rooftops are poised to deliver what they need—plus higher property value and improved tenant retention for the owner and management team. Here’s how incorporating low-profile power on the roof can help with that: https://t.co/wwCKzzjMAF

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Tenant engagement is increasingly shaping how properties of all types compete and perform over time—but for industrial properties, tenant needs look a little different. Here’s what you need to know: https://t.co/LiQW7WYCbs

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Need a little more time?
Good news: The 2026 BUILDINGS Product Innovation Awards final deadline has been extended to July 31.
If your product helps create smarter, safer, healthier, or more efficient buildings, there's still time to enter.
https://t.co/f5s7xcPQZD
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You know FM is a strategic partner for your organization—but how can you communicate effectively with your C-suite so they understand that? Join Wayne Whitzell of the @IFMA Global Executive Board on the Buildings #Podcast to learn how: https://t.co/6M2Sc9SRK9

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What was your all-time biggest energy efficiency win?
Whether it was reducing utility costs, upgrading building systems, improving occupant comfort, or achieving sustainability goals, we want to hear about it. Share your biggest energy efficiency success story in the comments—you might inspire another facilities professional looking for their next big win.

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Will your fire alarm system actually protect people during a fire? It may not—even if the system and its installation both meet code. Here’s why: https://t.co/PYaTWbBmkG

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Connectivity has become the fourth utility—it’s infrastructure, not a feature. Projects that recognize that are projects that actually work. Learn more: https://t.co/VfOMwUzID3

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A constant airflow regulator (CAR) can help regulate ventilation airflow without a large upfront cost, and they can be retrofitted during ventilation system upgrades. Here’s how they work: https://t.co/uYrcJ4mri3

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Sustainability claims are everywhere—but not all certifications, labels, and marketing statements tell the full story.
Before specifying a product, ask: Is it verified? Does it perform over time? Can it be maintained, repaired, or reused?
Learn the questions that lead to smarter specifications. Click the link to learn how to make more informed material decisions: https://t.co/yLZJ8UTh8k
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#NYC is incentivizing office-to-residential conversion—but many owners and developers tend to underestimate the complexity and cost of transforming an office tower’s HVAC system into one that meets requirements for residential occupancy. Learn more: https://t.co/v9altsdKrD

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Rooftops are no longer just places for HVAC units and vents—they’re important assets for adding value without expanding a building’s physical footprint. Low-profile power helps achieve this transition. Here’s how: https://t.co/wwCKzzjMAF

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