Tag: Workplace

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 […]

Poor Indoor Air Quality Could Impact Worker Creativity: Study

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 22, 2023 Green Building

Updated: Dec 22, 2023

Air quality in the office may affect our level of creativity at work, according to scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). Working with global air filter manufacturer Camfil on a shared research project, the NTU scientists found in a study that high levels of volatile organic compounds—gases released from products such as detergents, pesticides, perfumes, aerosol […]

Facilities Management Trends Shaping the Market

By Richard Leurig, Accruent Dec 11, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Dec 11, 2023

Globally, commercial buildings are experiencing a number of dynamic challenges. Following the impact of the COVID pandemic, tenant needs and behaviors have drastically changed. The cost of property has grown as interest rates continue to escalate in an ongoing effort to curb inflation. At the same time, the energy crisis has raised operating costs and […]

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 […]

U.S. Green Building Council’s HQ Achieves Triple Platinum Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 26, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 26, 2023

Triple-platinum status isn’t just for rock stars and rappers anymore! The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a prestigious triple Platinum certification in LEED, TRUE, and WELL. This trio of certifications reflects USGBC’s commitment to healthy, productive, sustainable, and responsible work environments. The new headquarters, which also houses Green Business Certification […]

Commercial Real Estate Occupiers Increase Spending on Tech Solutions

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 19, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

A new report from JLL finds commercial real estate (CRE) occupiers are “willing to put their money where the tech is,” with over 80% of companies increasing technology budgets despite a challenging operating environment. According to JLL’s 2023 Global Real Estate Technology Survey, 91% of occupier respondents are willing to pay a premium for tech-enabled space […]

Employee Behavior Has Changed: What Does It Mean for Facility Maintenance?

By Paul Phillips, Chief Technology Officer, Eptura Jul 25, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Jul 25, 2023

As the modern workplace has evolved to become more flexible in recent years, the building and facility teams behind these spaces have been pushed to adapt alongside them. With the day-to-day uncertainties of the COVID era largely in the rear view, most organizations have implemented policies to give direction to their workforce on the company’s […]

4 Main Issues as More Employees Return to Work

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 17, 2023 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: May 17, 2023

A new report from worktech company Eptura highlights macro trends at workplaces across the globe, including a wave of office returns and four main issues emerging in today’s post-pandemic work environment. The Workplace Index Report draws on a representative sample of more than 6,000 organizations within Eptura’s global customer base to showcase emerging patterns in […]

IFMA Leader Talks World FM Day, Industry’s ‘Very Bright’ Future

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 10, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Jun 5, 2023

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 […]

Webinar Watch: Can Your Water Cooler Save the Planet? A Conversation with Bevi CEO Sean Grundy

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 15, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Mar 15, 2023

Learn about the importance of implementing wellness and sustainability practices at the office during Facilities Management Advisor’s FREE webinar, which will explore how these practices are critical to employee satisfaction. The webinar will show how post-pandemic employee work habits are forcing facilities managers to rethink the services they supply. Can’t make it to the live […]