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California car wash operators are generating 5–7% annual revenue growth on subscription models
Express-model car wash sites in California are posting 5–7% annual revenue growth by leaning into recurring subscription memberships, according to GlobeSt.
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How Facility Teams Can Prepare Before the Next Hurricane
Commercial real estate market set to reach $703 billion by 2035 as data centers and hospitality lead growth
The global CRE market is projected to grow from $468B in 2026 to $703B by 2035, with hospitality and industrial logistics driving the fastest gains.
Atlanta commercial real estate roundup: federal downsizing, capital deals, and new development signals
A federal lease cut, a $50M office acquisition, seven new suburban tenants, and a hospital filing define Atlanta's busiest CRE weeks of mid-2026.
Industrial real estate's mid-2026 signals: long leases, inland hubs, and a power crunch reshaping demand
Long lease terms, energy constraints, and trade policy uncertainty are rewriting the rules for industrial real estate operators in mid-2026.
DOE's Commercial Buildings Integration program targets 30% energy cut by 2030 — what it means for facility and operations teams
The DOE program targeting a 30% reduction in commercial building energy intensity has direct implications for facility, procurement, and ops leaders.
How Does BMS CAT Support Large Multifamily Construction Projects?
Why Dirty HVAC Systems Work Harder and Fail Sooner
Benefits of Disaster Recovery Program for Schools
Great customer partnerships are built on communication, not just response
What Makes a Great Customer Partnership?
Facilities directors should lock in a restoration vendor before an emergency hits
For facilities directors, emergency preparedness is one of those responsibilities that can quietly fall to the bottom of the priority list, until a pipe bursts, a storm rolls through, or a fire breaks out. By then, scrambling to find a qualified restoration and reconstruction vendor is the last thin
Whats One Thing Every Facilities Director Should Do This Month?
Facilities directors should audit their emergency response vendor this July
July is a natural inflection point for facilities directors. Budgets are mid-cycle, summer maintenance windows are open, and severe weather season is in full swing. It is also, according to restoration and reconstruction professionals, one of the best times of year to take a hard look at whether you
What's next for HVAC: workforce shifts, safer equipment, and the next generation of techs
Straight Outta Crumpton looks at the forces reshaping HVAC: an aging workforce, safer and cleaner equipment, and what it takes to attract and keep the next generation of technicians.
Why soft skills and a clear career path are becoming the trades' best recruiting tools
Straight Outta Crumpton host Greg Crumpton talks with Windy City Equipment CEO Josh Zolin about why communication and a real career roadmap, not just technical skill, now decide who the trades hire and keep.
ABB calls 2026 the year buildings come of age, with data and interoperability as the foundation
ABB and Samsung launched an integrated smart building platform on June 12, 2026, connecting SmartThings Pro with ABB Ability Building Pro across European pilot
The Future of the Trades Depends on Mentorship and Industry Veterans Passing Down the Craft
Across the United States, industries are grappling with a skilled labor shortage. According to industry research, millions of trade jobs are expected to go unfilled in the coming years as experienced workers retire faster than new ones enter the field. At the same time, trade sch
Stronger Training Pipelines and Smarter Social Media Can Help Solve HVAC’s Talent Shortage
The skilled trades are at a crossroads. By some industry estimates, for every five experienced technicians retiring, only two new ones are entering the field—highlighting a growing HVAC talent gap. At the same time, buildings are becoming more complex, more connected, and more de
From Second Chances to Stronger Teams: Bradley Henderson on Structure, Culture, and Trades-Based Redemption
The trades have always demanded grit, but grit alone doesn’t build a strong workforce. People need structure, clear expectations, and a sense that their work is taking them somewhere. That’s especially true in HVAC and mechanical services, where employers are trying to hire, reta
The AI Reality Check: Why AI Adoption Strategy, Not Tools, Will Decide the Winners
Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to necessity almost overnight. Since generative AI tools entered the mainstream just a few years ago, organizations across every industry have felt pressure to “do something” with AI—often before they fully understand what that somet
Why the Modern Data Center Is Forcing Communities and Policymakers to Rethink Infrastructure
Data centers have moved from largely invisible digital infrastructure to a highly visible source of public debate as artificial intelligence accelerates demand for power, fiber, and compute capacity. The modern data center is now being built closer to population centers to suppor
Blue-Collar, High-Voltage, and High-Stakes: Rebuilding the Workforce Pipeline with Skilled Trades Mentorship at TradeMentor
The skilled trades are getting squeezed from both sides: demand is rising—driven by grid upgrades, battery storage buildouts, and the reshoring of manufacturing—while the workforce pipeline keeps narrowing. Across construction, manufacturing, and other skilled trades, employers a
Why Commercial Properties Are Treating Irrigation Like Critical Infrastructure
Why Commercial Properties Are Treating Irrigation Like Critical Infrastructure Property managers used to call me about broken sprinkler heads. Now they’re asking about IoT sensors, flow analytics, and compliance documentation. The shift tells you everything about where water management is headed in commercial real estate. I’ve engineered irrigation systems for 16 years—from designing pressurized…
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