Tag: MODE Inc.

Rethinking Workflows: How Facility Teams Can Absorb AI Without Losing Control

By Gaku Ueda, MODE Inc. Dec 22, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Dec 22, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived in facilities management with impressive speed. Across buildings, the technology is surfacing early warnings, spotting unusual patterns, and recommending fixes long before a human would. However, what hasn’t caught up are the workflows around it. Facility leaders need a much clearer view of where AI should lead, where humans must […]

How AI Is Creating New Roles for Facilities Managers

By Gaku Ueda, MODE Inc. Oct 6, 2025 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Oct 6, 2025

A facilities manager (FM) is expected to wear a lot of hats, from operations manager to strategic planner and technical expert to human resources leader. With so many spinning plates, it’s unsurprising that a recent study found that some FMs and staff have left or considered leaving their jobs. This isn’t just about hard work; […]