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By now, facilities managers may have seen the headlines: Self-cleaning restrooms are making their mark across cities, promising to automate maintenance, reduce labor demands, and easily sanitize high-traffic public spaces. Public restrooms can be demanding spaces to manage, and the costs of getting them wrong are real and measurable. Any technology that raises the baseline, […]
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. The smart buildings industry has made significant investments in sensors, dashboards, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI). By 2030, this investment is projected to exceed $200 billion. Over 70% of new commercial […]
Enterprise tech implementations that tend to stick usually share the same story: an internal champion, a clear ownership structure, and a change management plan that exists in practice, not just on paper. There’s a clear parallel to cleaning robotics. The underlying technology and engineering have matured to where the equipment is highly reliable. What determines […]
The built environment is entering a machine-first era: According to a recent report by Johnson Controls, 67% of facilities managers are already using AI to improve the operation, utilization, and maintenance of their buildings, while 61% say they plan to implement or expand the use of AI in 2026. With this widespread adoption of AI […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked-about technologies in facilities management, but for many FM teams, the conversation hasn’t translated into day-to-day value. Rising operating costs, lean budgets, and expanding responsibilities mean facilities leaders can’t afford experimentation that doesn’t deliver results. As momentum builds around agentic AI that operates within smart workflows, […]
Restaurant operators are navigating one of the most challenging business environments in recent memory, marked by rising food and labor costs, staffing shortages, and heightened customer expectations. But even in this climate, many are finding efficiency and resilience through technology and automation behind the scenes and strengthening performance where it’s greatly needed—in the kitchen and […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. World Trade Center Office Tower Financial services giant American Express has revealed plans to build a new state-of-the-art global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan—marking the final office tower to be built at the World […]
It is the responsibility of manufacturing leadership to refine processes, make them leaner, and lower their facility’s carbon footprint—and to do that, they’ll need the help of facilities managers. Many conventional practices have become so embedded in the sector that their wastefulness is overlooked. It is time to think critically about how these procedures impact […]
Smart hotel development can be a worthwhile investment for facilities managers seeking to enhance the efficiency of their hotel. Automation and remote sensing improve experiences for both guests and staff. While the benefits are appealing, some challenges come with this new technology. Below are the most common challenges, along with viable solutions, to keep your […]
Although Santa is busy double-checking his Naughty or Nice List, he recently gifted Facilities Management Advisor an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at major upgrades planned for the North Pole! Learn more in this special holiday edition of our “Under Construction” series. Totaling 333 million Reindeer Bucks (nearly 1 billion U.S. dollars), the project aims to ensure […]