With 40% of HVACR technicians set to retire, the industry faces a daunting question: can technology and training bridge the gap before the sector falters? This isn’t a hypothetical challenge—it’s an imminent crisis threatening...
Training
Hands-on learning for teams: after-hours workflows, integrations, analytics basics and rollout playbooks with templates you can reuse.
Part 3: Integrated Communication Systems: Streamlined Emergency Alerts and Instructions
Series: The Role of Building Automation in Disaster Resilience (3/3) In the previous articles, we covered real-time data monitoring and emergency lighting. Now, we’ll dive into Integrated Communication Systems, an...
Revolutionizing Emergency Preparedness: Engaging Drills for a Safer Workplace
In the critical sphere of facility safety, the traditional approach to emergency drills often misses the mark on engagement and effectiveness. As facility managers and owners seek to ensure the safety of all occupants, the...
10 Essential Skills for Working in the Building Automation Industry
If you’re thinking of starting a new career, there’s no better place than the automated buildings industry. It’s one of the best kept secrets in technology careers today. It helps when starting or growing any career, to have a good understanding of the intellectual...
12 Short Video Categories for Creating Engaging Content
The most difficult part of creating short videos isn’t the production or sharing. It’s coming up with effective content ideas. One easy way to generate engaging content is to use a common category as a guide. Here are some popular categories that work well on most...
Basics of Building Automation Systems: A Beginner’s Guide
As technology continues to advance, building automation systems have become increasingly popular in commercial and residential spaces. Like our vehicles and homes, many of the systems that run commercial and industrial buildings have become automated. Automation...
6 Tips for Managing Remote Workers
Remote work has presented challenges for both workers and their companies. Challenges include adopting flexible schedules and conducting video interviews. However, managing a team of remote workers can be a challenge, but it can also be a rewarding experience for both...
5 Icebreaker Tips for Networking at Tradeshows
You stride through a bustling conference hall, alive with excited chats and enthusiastic handshakes. In your pocket, a stack of freshly printed business cards. In your head, a well-rehearsed elevator pitch. You're confident and poised, ready to network. As...
How to Use Knowledge Transfer to Lower the Impact of Retiring Staff
Today baby boomers and seasoned FM pros are retiring at a hasty clip. According to IFMA Foundation’s Global Workforce Initiative (GWI), more than 50% of FMs will retire over the next decade or so. The change is having a dramatic impact on companies who are racing to...