The global commercial real estate market continues to rapidly evolve as shifting preferences for how space is used and where development takes place conflate with tightening sustainability requirements, strained national and local finances and infrastructure. Global provider of real estate and investment management services JLL’s latest research, Opportunity through Obsolescence, is the first in a series of articles exploring the multifaceted opportunities found in assessing existing challenges in the built environment — including age and design, regulatory pressures and location — and turning them into value and returns.

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Elevate your facility to the next level with Flotex, a flocked floor covering that combines the durability, cleanability, and performance of a resilient floor with the comfort, acoustics, and slip-resistance of carpet. Flotex is 100% waterproof and can withstand extreme wear and high traffic, making it ideal for convention centers, public spaces and education environments. Flotex floor coverings are manufactured with up to 46,000 upright nylon 6,6 fibers per square inch that resist crushing and matting. The straight nylon fibers capture fine dust and allergens that are easily released when vacuumed. Flotex releases up to 76% of original soil after vacuuming compared to 46% for loop pile carpet.

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FMLink Special Report: Bans on fluorescents in 6 states go into effect Jan. 1. Are you prepared?



If it wasn’t already on your radar, fluorescent lamp bans are already in place or are soon to be in place in many states, with the intent of replacing existing fluorescent lights with light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs in order to increase energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, lower costs and prevent exposure to toxic mercury. Are your facilities prepared to stay compliant?

As Sean Cash of emergency lighting provider Bodine related to FMLink, "Anecdotally, we are hearing it’s a pain point for facilities as they are forced to move to LED. From the emergency lighting perspective, facilities that were running old fluorescent emergency ballasts are now forced to find something new. This isn’t always easy, especially if the person involved isn’t up to date on TLED lamp technologies AND emergency ballasts / EM inverters / EM LED drivers."

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The BOMA Gross Areas floor standard has been updated for 2024. BOMA 2024 Gross Areas is published by the Buildings Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International and is approved by ANSI (The American National Standards Institute). The standard is used by building owners, managers, tenants, appraisers, architects, space planners, and building measurement professionals to establish Gross Areas in buildings of all types. The BOMA Standard is considered the de facto building measurement standard in many real estate markets throughout the United States, Canada and internationally.

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Noritz introduces its latest commercial innovation: the new Commercial Manifold Kit (CMK) and Commercial Rack Kit (CRK). Engineered for a streamlined installation experience, the CMK and CRK manifold kits include one floor standing or wall hung system in one convenient and easy to transport box.

Each kit includes a sturdy aluminum frame to utilize the NCC199CDV tankless water heaters (sold separately), and assembly only requires 12 bolts — almost 80% less than competitors! In addition, systems can be installed in less than 2 hours — a major benefit that allows for minimal hot water disruption.

Nexa, the intelligent water management solution for facilities from Watts, uses advanced sensing technology and a robust software platform designed to uncover hidden water system insights and risks, empowering building managers to enhance building performance and occupant experience. Nexa by Watts is system agnostic, with many facilities experiencing a three-fold return on their initial investment in the first year of usage. 

Nexa helps the facilities team uncover hidden leaks, pressure and flow issues, energy waste, and countless other risks lurking in plumbing and hydronic systems. A combination of hardware, software and support empowers FMs to improve the experience of everyone in your building.

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Facility managers, building managers and sustainable environment professionals can learn how to use emerging tech during the AHR Expo, the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition, the annual trade show that brings together HVACR professionals, manufacturers and industry leaders to showcase the latest trends and advancements in the industry. It will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, February 10-12, 2025. 

Facility manager attendees will learn how to operate their buildings using automation, new technologies, AI, carbon-reduction measures and standards that improve air quality and thermal comfort.

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MicroStation from Bentley Systems is the only purpose-built for infrastructure computer-aided design (CAD) solution offering power, control, efficiency and security. It enables users to deliver innovative designs and creative visualizations and consolidates critical project elements in a single environment for effective, secure project deliverables. MicroStation improves the efficiency, quality, and profitability of your architecture projects. Watch the Demo.

Find out why CAD designers, architects, and engineers just like you can Make Your Mark on Design with MicroStation.

"Empowering People. Advancing Practice." That’s the theme for NFMT in Baltimore, March 25-27, 2025. The National Facilities Management & Technology conference and expo continues to offer tiered pricing with free admission to the expo, followed by the $79 ProLevel, and the $149 Elite Level. Of the education sessions, Conference Sessions and Huddles are open to Pro and Elite attendees, while Learning Labs held at the Expo’s designated Product Zones offer valuable education for all attendees. More than 300 exhibitors will be present on the expo floor. Click to find session recommendations from The McMorrow Reports + FMLink editors.

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This week's Featured Book from FMLink Books is part of a collection of peer-reviewed books curated by the FMLink editorial team to provide facilities, engineering and A&D professionals with access to publications relating to the Green Building topic.

Featuring contributions by leading architects in green building, this expert resource examines each building -- from planning through operations -- covering new construction, energy-efficient design, operational cost savings, historic preservation, renovation and expansion, land conservation and LEED ratings.

This and other Green Building titles are available for purchase on FMLink.