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  • MIT-backed fund aims to tackle the toughest climate challenges

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  The Engine Ventures has raised $400 million to bridge the funding gap for “tough tech” companies, especially those focused on decarbonizing heavy industries. Heavy industries, such as steel, cement, and chemicals, contribute over a fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions annually, yet receive minimal climate-focused investment due to the high risk and c…

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  • Buildout Announces Helen Calvin as CEO, Marking a New Era of Growth and Innovation

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Buildout, a leading software solution for commercial real estate professionals, has announced the appointment of Helen Calvin as CEO, effective immediately. Calvin succeeds co-founders and co-CEOs Jason Tillery and Kris Krisco, who will transition to advisory roles. Calvin, previously the chief revenue officer, brings extensive experience and leadership …

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  • Even in cities with high EV adoption, “charging deserts” still exist

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  A new digital mapping tool reveals a significant need for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in various parts of the Los Angeles metro area, highlighting several “charging deserts” despite the city’s reputation for high EV adoption. Key areas with high need include Inglewood, Redondo Beach, Long Beach, and Fullerton. This is concerning becaus…

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  • R-Zero’s Short-Term Sensor Lease Program Empowers Businesses to Quickly Optimize Real Estate Portfolios

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  R-Zero has introduced a short-term sensor lease program to help organizations quickly optimize their real estate portfolios. The program offers 3-month leases for battery-powered workplace occupancy sensors, allowing organizations to gain immediate insights into space utilization. These sensors provide continuous, accurate data that can inform strategic …

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  • The World’s Leading Developers Discover Timber Buildings Surpass Steel and Concrete

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Mass timber buildings are becoming increasingly popular among major real estate developers, who find them leasing faster and commanding higher rents compared to traditional steel and concrete structures. At the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference in Austin, directors from Hines and Howard Hughes Holdings highlighted the advantages of m…

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  • This NYC high-rise is reducing fossil fuel use with heat pumps and waste heat recovery

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  A cutting-edge, state-backed project at 345 Hudson Street in NYC is setting a new standard for building decarbonization. This 17-story Art Deco office building is undergoing a major retrofit to replace its fossil-gas boiler with efficient electric heat pumps. These pumps, which serve as both heaters and air conditioners, are part of a system designed to …

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  • Data Center Developers Renew Trust in Small Nuclear Reactors Following Confidence Crisis

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Data centers are revisiting small nuclear reactors as a solution to their power challenges. Known as microreactors, these units produce up to 300 MW, akin to power plants on Navy submarines. Initial excitement turned to skepticism last year when a pioneering U.S. project collapsed due to rising costs. However, the industry is regaining interest, with maj…

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  • Cherre and Upflex Team Up to Unlock New Opportunities for Landlords and Occupiers Using Flex Data

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Cherre, a leading real estate data management platform, has announced a new partnership with Upflex, a global flex network and hybrid workspace management platform. This collaboration enables mutual clients to integrate Upflex’s extensive global flex inventory data into Cherre’s platform. By combining Upflex’s data on flexspace supply, demand, usage, and…

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  • New Startup Strives to Deliver ‘Solar-Led Electrification’ to California Homes

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Balto Energy, a startup focused on home decarbonization, has introduced its Solar-Led Electrification Design (SLED) tool to help California homeowners optimize their investments in rooftop solar and electrification systems. With electricity rates high and increasing in the state, homeowners face complex decisions about combining solar power with electric…

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  • Proptech Firms Carve Out Niches, Including Senior Housing

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  The rapidly growing housing needs of seniors and students are drawing significant attention from proptech companies. Unlike those targeting massive, established markets like multifamily or office real estate, these firms are focusing on underserved niche sectors, which they see as offering greater opportunities for current and long-term profitability. En…

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