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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 […]

Top Trends in Healthy Buildings: A Guide for Facilities Managers

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 14, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of facilities management, there is a bigger emphasis on promoting the health and well-being of building occupants. Healthy buildings go beyond energy efficiency and sustainability; they prioritize factors that directly impact the health, productivity, and comfort of those inside. From optimizing air quality to meeting industry standards, facilities managers should consider […]

Strengthening Physical and Digital Security Against Data Breaches

By Anurag Lal, President & CEO, NetSfere May 26, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: May 26, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 82% of data breaches involved the human element. When that percentage is used to determine how many of the 1,802 data breaches in 2022 could have been avoided if human error were not a factor, the number is an eye-opening 1,478. That makes a compelling case […]

Sydney Opera House Earns Green Building Rating for ‘World Leadership’

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 25, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 25, 2023

The iconic Sydney Opera House has achieved a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Honeywell, a Sydney Opera House Global Goals partner since 2021, said it helped Australia’s most famous building attain the globally recognized sustainability rating through retrofits using the company’s technology. The opera house is now one […]

Tech Essentials for Advanced Facilities Management

By Josh Bray, LobiBox Jan 4, 2023 Access Control

Updated: Jan 10, 2023

The success of any business relies on maintaining good facilities and equipment. Many businesses have acknowledged the evolution of facilities management in recent years, as capabilities have drastically improved with recent technology trends. From monitoring the status of heavy equipment on a mobile app to gaining building access control using wearable technology, the future of […]

3 Ways Smart Buildings Will Change the Role of the Facility Manager

By Bryan Christiansen, Founder & CEO, Limble CMMS Jan 31, 2022 Building Controls

Updated: Jan 31, 2022

Smart buildings are becoming increasingly popular. These buildings provide the information needed to make more intelligent and efficient decisions when managing them. And, they continue to bridge the gap between physical assets and digital innovations by leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT), data collection, and smart analytics. For FM professionals, smart buildings are reshaping the […]

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Report Examines the Global Growth of Intelligent Buildings

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Sep 1, 2021 Building Controls

Updated: Sep 1, 2021

The global market for commercial intelligent building (IB) solutions has experienced double-digit growth in the past decade and is slated to keep growing through 2030, according to a new report from Guidehouse Insights. IB solutions assist in remotely managing and controlling multiple building automation systems (BASs), such as HVAC controls, lighting controls, fire and life […]