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What is a healthy building?
Did you know that people spend around 90% of their time indoors? This fact alone makes it essential for both residential and commercial buildings to prioritise creating a healthy indoor environment. Healthy buildings ensure that everything from the a…
How is footfall measured?
Footfall measurement is an essential tool for property managers and retail owners alike. Tracking visitor numbers helps you gain insights into how well your space is performing on a day-to-day basis. In fact, retail trade sales rose 2.5% in 2024 comp…
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 …
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…
iShack Ventures announces partnership with MRI Software
Integration will deliver enhanced capabilities that save time and money for real estate owners, managers and occupiers Johannesburg – iShack Ventures, a South African outfit with a strong track record in proptech, are pleased to announce an integrati…
Commercial rental success: Protect your rights and your deposit
One of the most important aspects of a successful property transaction, specifically a commercial transaction, is having a fully signed and initialled lease agreement in place. Although this may seem like a given, many lease agreements are in fact le…