In an era where technology continuously redefines the boundaries of possibility, the integration of next-generation sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices into building automation systems is transforming how we manage and...
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Integrating CMMS with Advanced Technologies: Transforming Facility Management
The role of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in facility management has evolved significantly, driven by the rapid advancement of technology. In today’s dynamic environment, integrating CMMS with advanced...
Transforming Healthcare Facilities with Human-Centered Design
In recent years, the facility management (FM) landscape has evolved dramatically, with a growing emphasis on creating environments that prioritize the well-being of occupants. Nowhere is this more critical than in healthcare...
After-Hours HVAC: 5 Reasons to Start Charging Tenants
Charging tenants for after-hours air conditioning (AHAC) presents many difficult questions for FMs. How do I calculate an hourly rate? How do I separate after-hours billing from normal utility OPEX? Do I have enough resources and staff? Calculating and managing...
Lower Your Staffing Costs with After-Hours HVAC Automation
Scheduling after-hours AC can be an expensive and cumbersome process. It’s usually a mishmash of spreadsheets, sticky note reminders, voice mails, and impatient tenants — all trying to accomplish a task made overly complicated by a manual process. At home, we flick on...
How Energy Management Systems Help Your Properties
The move to smart buildings is here, and with it the demand for “smart power.” Innovations in wireless technology, monitoring hardware and cloud-based data are all making energy management systems a must have for FMs. Energy management ensures true power...
Automation Tools Your Office Manager Needs
Few employees have more of an impact on the day-to-day operations of your business than your office manager. Whether it’s scheduling travel arrangements, ordering supplies or planning a birthday party, your office manager touches every part of your business. And while...
Post-COVID Tech Trends for Facility Managers
Technology has been reshaping both hard and soft services for years, but COVID-19 has accelerated that process. Owners and managers of larger portfolios tend to be early tech adopters—passing the efficiency and effectiveness on to their customers—but in a post-COVID...
Create a Tenant Satisfaction Survey in 15 Minutes
Tenant satisfaction surveys help you spot problem areas with your properties and services, but some facility managers put off creating and administering them because of time restraints. But it only takes a few minutes to create an effective tenant questionnaire if you...
Best Online Continuing Ed Resources for FMs in 2021
Art Linkletter summed up professional development perfectly when he said "Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things work out." Adapt or perish is the mantra for today’s professionals, and so much so for facilities managers who must adjust...