Tag: AI

Why Smart Buildings Are a Smart Choice for Corporate Facilities Management

By Mike Szczesny, EDCO Awards & Specialties Nov 27, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 27, 2023

Smart buildings are modern structures engineered to automate various functions, rendering daily operations more efficient, safe, and cost-effective. This shift towards intelligent infrastructure is particularly noticeable in the corporate sector, offering a blend of architectural intelligence, energy conservation, and streamlined operational management. This article explores the various advantages that smart buildings bring to the corporate […]

Robots, AI, and Digital Transformation: The Future of Security in FM

By Russ Collett, ESFM Nov 8, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Nov 8, 2023

Editor’s note: The Global Security Exchange (GSX), presented by ASIS International, is an annual gathering of security professionals worldwide. ESFM Vice President of Security Solutions Russ Collett recently attended GSX 2023 in Dallas and wrote his takeaways on how key trends apply to facilities management. The world is getting smaller, technology is getting smarter, and […]

AI in Healthcare Facilities Management

By JD Duigou, Medxcel Nov 2, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

Technology seems to advance at an hourly pace these days, with generative artificial intelligence (AI) seeing a significant uptick in use this year. Free and open tools such as ChatGPT and Google Bard have shown how generative AI can be used for learning, content generation, coding, and other tasks. This has prompted many industries and […]

Fighting Retail Crime with Security Technology

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 26, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Oct 26, 2023

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest National Retail Security Survey, retail crime represented $112.1 billion in losses in 2022. To bring attention to this crucial issue, October 26 has been designated as “Fight Retail Crime Day.” In support of the NRF’s initiative, Interface Systems shares some technology-based best practices for retailers to consider. […]

Faces of Facilities: George Alvarado from C&W Services

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 23, 2023 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Nov 14, 2023

George Alvarado is the quality assurance and training director at C&W Services, an integrated facility services provider to more than 600 customers in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. He is responsible for developing, researching, reviewing, and validating training content and quality assurance tools. He also collaborates with account leaders to evaluate adherence to […]

Report Ranks Top 10 Intelligent Building Software Vendors

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 23, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

A new report from consultancy Guidehouse Insights assesses the competitive landscape in the intelligent building software market and ranks the top 10 vendors. Intelligent building solutions are a steadily growing market segment as commercial building owners and managers adopt new technologies for reducing energy use and carbon emissions, increasing building efficiency, and satisfying tenant demands for comfort, […]

Tech Execs Shift Focus to Enlist Buildings in Tackling Climate Change

By Carl Coken & Sandeep Modhvadia, Atrius Oct 20, 2023 FM Perspectives

Updated: Oct 20, 2023

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Many former technology executives, including the authors of this article, have left tech companies like Microsoft and Google to helm legacy industries ripe for modernization, including the buildings industry. The digital and […]

Commercial Real Estate Occupiers Increase Spending on Tech Solutions

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 19, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

A new report from JLL finds commercial real estate (CRE) occupiers are “willing to put their money where the tech is,” with over 80% of companies increasing technology budgets despite a challenging operating environment. According to JLL’s 2023 Global Real Estate Technology Survey, 91% of occupier respondents are willing to pay a premium for tech-enabled space […]

Prevention Is Better than Reaction: 4 Smart Technologies to Secure Your Facility

By Howie Robleza, Contributing Writer Sep 20, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Sep 20, 2023

Though recently published data indicates some physical crime rates such as burglary and aggravated assault may be declining across the U.S., other incidents including motor vehicle theft have been seen to increase by over 33%. In addition, violent crime rates remain elevated when compared to figures seen in recent years, placing unwanted stress on property […]

Faces of Facilities: Bobby R. LaRon from CBRE

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 18, 2023 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Oct 23, 2023

As the immediate past chair of the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) Americas Advisory Board, Bobby R. LaRon remains passionate about advancing the FM industry. He calls for collaboration, encourages high-tech solutions, and promotes the invaluable role of facilities managers. LaRon has about 14 years of industry experience and currently serves as senior commercial property […]