Tag: smart buildings

Why Smart Building Data Isn’t Smart, and How AI Can Help

By Andrew Foster, IOTech Aug 27, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 27, 2025

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. Industrial organizations and building operators are rapidly adopting smart building technologies. From HVAC systems and lighting controls to advanced energy management solutions, facilities are evolving into connected ecosystems to boost efficiency, productivity, and operational […]

How Smarter Indoor Air Quality Is Redefining the Healthcare Environment

By Renée Jacobs, Distech Controls Aug 26, 2025 Heating and Cooling

Updated: Aug 26, 2025

Patient care is a priority for healthcare organizations, but budget constraints can keep many operating with outdated facilities management systems. These systems are not seen as directly impacting patient outcomes, so they can fall to the end of the list for investment. This is a missed opportunity because modern building management systems that monitor and […]

Faces of Facilities: Jaime Audette on New Construction

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 25, 2025 FMA Featured

Updated: Aug 27, 2025

Jaime Audette recently made an exciting career change, shifting from manager of facilities services at Rhode Island’s Brown University to a property manager at commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. She has gone from mostly overseeing older buildings to being responsible for one major new project. The juxtaposition has expanded her perspective and […]

Facilities Managers in the Era of AI: Welcoming Innovation for a Smarter, Greener Future

By Omar Tabba, BrainBox AI Aug 11, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 11, 2025

For decades, facilities managers (FMs) have been the unsung heroes of commercial and retail buildings, ensuring comfort, safety, and operational continuity behind the scenes. However, as the built environment faces the mounting pressures of rising energy costs, ambitious sustainability goals, and the challenge of “doing more with less,” the FM role is undergoing a deep […]

No Retrofit Needed: Modernizing Buildings with AI

By Gaku Ueda, MODE Inc. Aug 7, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 7, 2025

Industry-wide demand is mounting to rethink how we create energy-efficient, comfortable, and smart buildings. More facilities managers are turning to technology to help create smart building systems that use real-time data to adjust temperature and lighting, monitor air quality, and other maintenance controls. The market for Internet of Things (IoT) platforms is expected to hit […]

Are Digital Twins the Future of Smart Facilities?

By Sergio Carvajal, Fracttal Aug 4, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 4, 2025

With growing infrastructure demands and tighter budgets, traditional reactive strategies in facilities management often result in unplanned downtime and expensive breakdowns. A Deloitte study found that predictive maintenance—which includes strategies that anticipate problems before they occur, reducing costs and increasing efficiency—can result in up to 15% reduction in downtime and up to 20% improvement in […]

The Financial Case for Energy Tracking in Facilities

By Carla Hinson, MRI Software Jul 30, 2025 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jul 30, 2025

Some media are reporting a widespread backlash against ESG and carbon-reduction initiatives. That may be welcome news for facilities managers who view energy tracking as a financial and administrative burden. But the reality is that energy tracking and reporting can lead to significant cost savings for facilities. A glance at data from commercial and industrial […]

Preparing for Gen Z in Facilities Management

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Jul 15, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 20, 2025

Many facilities management (FM) teams are aging, creating an urgent need to attract and retain Gen Z talent to sustain operations and drive future innovation. This generation brings fresh perspectives on digital tools and flexible workflows. Companies must adopt practical strategies beyond traditional hiring and retention methods to stay competitive. Bridging generational skill gaps and […]

ASHRAE Guideline 36 and Advanced Tech Propel Industrial HVAC Decarbonization

By Tyler Haak, Schneider Electric Jun 26, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Jun 26, 2025

American industries are facing growing pressure to modernize production methods and improve energy efficiency without compromising the bottom line. Now more than ever, it is important to drive research, development, and pilot-scale demonstrations within industrial projects, with plans to bolster confidence in the buildings space for further adoption of net-zero practices. When combined with standards […]

How AI Can Help Facilities Combat Costly Water Leaks

By Yaron Dycian, WINT Jun 25, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jun 25, 2025

Facilities managers know all too well the high cost of inefficiency—how anything from a lack of insulation to a poorly maintained HVAC system can lead to compounding utility costs. Inefficiency isn’t just about energy, though—it also encompasses water waste. And one of the most common sources of water waste is undetected, unaddressed leaking. Leaks can […]