Janelle Penny

Top 5 Topics of 2025: What Mattered Most To You This Year As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a look at what readers responded to the most this year, from building retrofits to sophisticated AI technologies. Can you predict what people clicked on the m... See more

2026 CRE Outlook: Challenges, Uncertainty, and Reasons for Optimism What will 2026 bring for commercial real estate professionals? While global trends remain unpredictable, experts are suggesting that opportunities for growth do exist. Survey results from... See more

IEA Report Highlights Slow Gains in Energy Efficiency and What U.S. Facilities Can Do Key Highlights - Global energy efficiency is improving but not fast enough to meet the 2030 target, with a 1.8% expected increase in 2025. - Industry progress has slowed... See more

Researchers Work to Develop Building ‘Immune System’ for Indoor Air Quality Key Highlights - BRAVE uses biosensors to detect 25 viruses, bacteria, allergens, and fungi in real time, including COVID-19 and influenza. - The system analyzes sensor data with ... See more

5 Must-Know Trends in Cleaning and Restroom Maintenance (ISSA 2025) Key Highlights - Simplified dispensers like automatic and top-dispensing units reduce buildup, improve hygiene, and make refilling easier for maintenance teams. - Inclusive features such ... See more