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In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial real estate and building management sectors have had the opportunity to adapt and capitalize on new opportunities. Among the various sectors comprising the industry, the U.S. engineering and construction segment has demonstrated impressive growth, with a notable 8% increase in construction spending during the beginning of […]
Can you differentiate between the responsibilities of a facility manager and a property manager? Both roles sound similar, but they are distinct roles with different key responsibilities. It’s critical to understand the scope of each role in the context of a manufacturing business to decide which role you should hire for and what to expect […]
Happy World FM Day! Global FM, a group of leading facilities management (FM) associations, spearheads the annual celebration every May. The event brings together the FM community and highlights the positive impact that FM professionals have on businesses and people’s lives. To commemorate World FM Day, Facilities Management Advisor spoke with Don Gilpin, President and […]
Predictive maintenance is nothing new to many facilities managers. Today, building managers, facility operators, and others are discovering how beneficial and cost-efficient it is to know what is happening inside their infrastructure and how their operations are running—and when disaster might strike. Shutting down operations for hours, days, or weeks in the middle of peak […]
Prior to Major League Baseball’s 2023 Opening Day, Boston Red Sox leaders hosted a tour to preview offseason improvements made to Fenway Park. On March 28, Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy and COO Jonathan Gilula led a tour with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to officially unveil updated spaces and amenities for players and fans […]
Multi-sensor cameras are a boon to wide-area surveillance. You can install one camera where four may have been required for a 360° view in the past, saving not only the cost of additional cameras, but the cost of wiring, power, and installation too. Because multiple camera streams flow down a single ethernet cable, you can […]
Honeywell recently released its predictions for emerging trends that will help shape building operations and technologies in 2023 and beyond. Top company experts revealed insights on opportunities to make buildings more sustainable, safer, and occupant focused. Honeywell’s predictions for 2023 include both ongoing and burgeoning trends: The Acceleration of the ‘Electrify Everything’ Movement Communities across the […]
“Agility” has been a buzzword in business and industry for many years now. Agile principles in project management and the way businesses function have grown increasingly popular. In a 2022 article in Industry Today, Steve Basili, EY’s Global Operating Model Transformation Leader, contended that agile operations are more vital than ever before. COVID-19 was pivotal […]
Facility Management Advisor’s exclusive free webinar will center on how to adapt the latest technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), for today’s facilities. Thursday, April 28 Webinar | Building Evolution: From Smart to Intelligent to IoT Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET Sponsored by Turntide and Avetta […]
Facilities management is a diverse, exciting industry for the capable individual. It’s also an exciting time to be in the facilities management industry. Why? Think growth. In 2020, the U.S. facilities management market was valued at $40.41 billion, with a forecast market value of $81.49 billion by 2026, according to Mordor Intelligence. That equates to […]