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Organizations are under increased pressures to control and cut costs while maintaining high levels of services and quality. With increasing work order volumes, shrinking budgets, and a shortage of qualified labor, facilities management (FM) teams are turning to automation and innovative technology to streamline processes and boost productivity, according to a new report from JLL. […]
In 2023, facility and maintenance managers saw the emergence of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, new environmental sustainability regulations, and higher-than-ever customer expectations. With so many conflicting priorities, it is easy for facilities professionals to feel their heads spin. In a recent survey of manufacturing and facilities management companies, maintenance professionals report a heavy focus […]
“Join the FM world—it is far more than what you may think it is!” Those are the upbeat words of Liz Bishop, an assistant facilities manager for Austin-based tech company Bazaarvoice. And she makes an excellent point—there’s no denying that facilities management is a challenging but rewarding career. As the business world evolves, so does […]