Tag: energy optimization

How BIM Becomes More Powerful With AI

By April Miller, Contributing Writer Sep 15, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 15, 2026

Facilities managers are feeling increasing pressure to limit operational expenses and maintain aging buildings efficiently. Building information modeling (BIM) already serves as the digital underpinning for facility life cycle management. BIM, coupled with artificial intelligence (AI), is a more responsive technology that can analyze building data and support smarter decision-making. Why BIM Is Ready for […]

HVAC Energy Savings Need an Owner

By Chuan He, ClimaMind Sep 3, 2026 FM Perspectives

Updated: Sep 8, 2026

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. In many commercial buildings, the HVAC system is not broken. The plant runs. Occupants are mostly comfortable. The building automation system (BAS) shows no obvious crisis. However, the utility bill may still be higher […]