Tag: building automation

Unlocking Efficiency: Navigating the Future with Facility Automation

By Paul Phillips, Chief Technology Officer, Eptura Feb 6, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Feb 6, 2024

The shift towards hybrid work has revolutionized workplace dynamics, prompting operational leaders to adapt swiftly. With this evolution, employees have presented diverse demands, compelling leaders to leverage workplace technology for precise metrics. This technological utilization is not solely for convenience; it has become integral for managing facilities and strategizing space allocation effectively. Interpreting these metrics […]

Workplace Report Highlights RTO Mandates and Facility Automation

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 8, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 8, 2023

Global worktech company Eptura has released its Q3 Workplace Index, which analyzes building use, asset data, and behavioral insights to provide a comprehensive view of the rapidly changing modern workplace. The report revealed office occupancy is top of mind for many CEOs: 74% of operational leaders are reporting to their CEOs on occupancy metrics at […]

Is Your CMMS Truly Automated?

By Nivedha Sridhar, Facilio Inc. Sep 15, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Sep 15, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)/Computer Aided Facility Management (CaFM) automation has become integral to facility operations. However, not all CMMS/CaFM automation is created equal. Many facilities find themselves stuck in what we call a “superficial automation pitfall” that results in siloed and broken operation processes. This pitfall is caused when facilities […]

Safety First: Facility Design with Security in Mind

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jul 19, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jul 19, 2023

Security consultants should work with facilities management on the design and implementation of security methods and technologies in order to have the best facility security possible. Facilities Management Advisor’s FM Now: Secure Buildings online summit was held on June 20 and included an opening keynote session called “Design Development Considerations for Security Systems.” The session […]

Georgia County Makes Major Upgrades to Government Center

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 28, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 28, 2023

Hall County, located in northeast Georgia, has completed comprehensive energy and infrastructure renovations on its Hall County Government Center with partner Trane Technologies. The upgrades are expected to help slash the facility’s annual energy usage by 35%. Working consultatively with the Hall County construction and facilities teams, Trane identified and implemented energy efficiency and indoor […]

The Cybersecurity Threats Facing Smart Buildings

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Oct 13, 2022 Building Controls

Updated: Dec 6, 2022

Editor’s note: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so Facilities Management Advisor chose to repost this highly relevant article, originally published in April 2022. The threat of cybercrime impacts all businesses, no matter how big or small they are. The more advanced our operations become through modern software, the more open they are to outside attacks. […]

The Most Important Functions of Facility Management

By Bryan Christiansen, Founder & CEO, Limble CMMS May 26, 2022 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: May 31, 2022

In any building, the foremost objective of facility management is to provide a conducive environment that enables building users to gain the maximum benefits from being in that space. Achieving this objective requires a skillful administration of certain functions to optimize the four major areas of facility management—people, place, process, and technology. Facility management that […]