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The role of digitalisation in human-centric FM: how IoT, AI, and smart technologies enhance the occupiers’ experiences
As occupier needs become ever more diverse and their behaviour patterns less predictable, FM teams face a considerable challenge in responding to their changing needs. While AI and digital technology are often contrasted against “the human touch”, Io…
The role of AI in facilities management: an overview
With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and the increasing availability of real-time data, AI is playing an increasingly important role in FM. IoT sensors allow facilities teams to maintain a comprehensive view of their assets, occupancy …
Sensor-based facilities management vs. a calendar-based approach
Traditional facilities management best practice relies heavily on effective scheduling, providing maintenance services at agreed intervals to meet a service level agreement. However, with the increasing uptake of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and …
Top energy saving tips for commercial buildings
Do you manage a commercial building? If so, ensuring it meets the relevant energy efficiency standards could be absolutely crucial to your profitability. Following these energy-saving ideas for commercial buildings will not only allow you to avoid th…
8 important facility management KPIs
This post will teach you about some of the top facility management KPIs (key performance indicators) you should track to increase business efficiency. As a facilities manager, keeping track of these metrics can help you monitor and improve your facil…
What is ESG in property management?
The consideration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors is fast becoming critical to the success of businesses across all sectors and the property management industry is no exception. More than 80% of the buildings that exist today wi…
What is property management accounting and why is it important?
Property management accounting serves as a vital component of effectively managing real estate properties. This specialised branch of accounting focuses on the financial aspects of property management, encompassing tasks such as tracking income and e…
How to drive efficiencies across the retail estate in 2024 and beyond
The retail landscape is a challenging environment globally, marked by the rising of costs for goods, inflation, energy, and labour. It’s vital, now more than ever, for retailers to base their decisions on data, and to take proactive measures rather t…