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The role of AI in facilities management: an overview
With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and the increasing availability of real-time data, AI is playing an increasingly important role in FM. IoT sensors allow facilities teams to maintain a comprehensive view of their assets, occupancy …
Sensor-based facilities management vs. a calendar-based approach
Traditional facilities management best practice relies heavily on effective scheduling, providing maintenance services at agreed intervals to meet a service level agreement. However, with the increasing uptake of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and …
How to drive efficiencies across the retail estate in 2024 and beyond
The retail landscape is a challenging environment globally, marked by the rising of costs for goods, inflation, energy, and labour. It’s vital, now more than ever, for retailers to base their decisions on data, and to take proactive measures rather t…
Rental deposits demystified – what, when, how and why?
The deposit is one of the most crucial components of your lease agreement – it provides you with additional security if your tenant decides to put you in a difficult position through property damages, arrear rentals or early cancellation. Luckily, yo…
Clearing the Air! Who’s responsible for mould in a rental property?
One of the most disputed areas of property rentals is the question of who is responsible for mould within the property. Mould can show up in your rental property overnight and the parties to a lease agreement always dispute whose responsibility it is…
7 top trends for facilities management in 2023
Explore the key trends and topics that FM teams across the globe should be focusing on in 2023, from the continued adoption of hybrid working, through to a greater adoption of the IoT and AI. Every year the boundaries of the facilities management ind…
7 essential features for your stock control solution
“A place for everything and everything in its place.” This saying is at the heart of what stock control solutions should achieve, ensuring that the stock an organisation carries is always there when it is required. But, for companies carrying a signi…
8 important facility management KPIs
This post highlights some of the top facility management KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) you should track to increase business efficiency. As a facilities manager, keeping track of these metrics can help you monitor and improve your facility’s perf…