Official magazine of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
In 2017, research into field services technologies found that roughly 52% of services organizations continued to capture field data manually. Discover how FMs can harness technology in their operations and processes in “Crossing the Digital Divide - Empowering the Next Generation of FM Practitioners” in the FMJ: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=801244&p=38&ver=html5
Capital planing technology is already playing a key role in identifying problem areas for - but what happens next? How should FMs go about actually resolving those issues? Discover how inside "Through the Looking Glass - Exploring the Future of Capital Planning Technology" inside the latest FMJ: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=801244&p=32&ver=html5
The role real estate plays within an organization and how it supports the business is constantly evolving. In this new context, facility managers are exploring the future of real estate and the workplace experience, adding additional complexity to the FM function.
Read the full article “Evolution of the Workplace - FM's Role in a People-First Approach”: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=801244&p=26&ver=html5
As the Internet of Things continues transforming interactions with the physical world, businesses are seeking innovative ways to integrate these technologies into their operations. The dominant concept as positioned in this context is the digital twin.
Facilities are generally operated for 30-50 years, and having access to accurate as-built documents is important to support in operating the facilities, managing the maintenance, and making decisions for retrofitting and renovations. However, FMs face challenges in accessing updated as-built documents.
Learn more inside the FMJ Article "The Turning Point: A New Direction": http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=104&ver=html5
Hospital service requests play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and optimal patient care. They encompass a wide range of tasks. Manually handling service requests can lead to errors and inconsistencies, further complicating the process. Discover this game-changer for patient care: https://buff.ly/44yQ99s
What makes a smart restroom smart? Learn how: https://buff.ly/43Gq07w
As people become more concerned with eco-friendly living and working at companies prioritizing sustainability, they also want to visit venues where staff members uphold green building operation and maintenance practices. Here are 5 examples of technologies that will promote progress in this area: https://buff.ly/3rMpgjH
Discover valuable advice, practical tips, and expert guidance from experts in our popular "Ask the Experts" section of the FMJ. In this issue, we delve deep into the strategies and insights you need to navigate the evolving challenges of modern facilities. https://buff.ly/3DLicXH
Virtual and remote work is now and perhaps permanently, an essential part of how businesses operate. From a facility management perspective, a hybrid work model is perhaps the most complex work model to implement. Learn more: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=78&ver=html5
As the IoT continues to transform interactions with the physical world, businesses are seeking innovative ways to integrate these technologies into their operations. The dominant concept as positioned in this context is the digital twin. Learn more: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=72&ver=html5
Dramatic growth in any industry always brings challenges to overcome. Discover how FM professionals can overcome these challenges and ensure data center resiliency: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=62&ver=html5
As digital transformation shapes the modern workforce, choosing the right time to upgrade equipment and software for facility management. Learn how to choose the right time to launch upgrades: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=60&ver=html5
FMs who stay current with industry standards and leverage power management software that integrates cybersecurity best practices will be in a strong position to stay ahead of emerging threats. Discover how cybersecurity safeguards can help protect critical infrastructure: https://buff.ly/3Y56JLD
Finding common ground can be challenging when conflicting agendas collide. In this article, we are sharing how you can create compromises in the face of differing perspectives: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=50&ver=html5
IFMA Member Jimmy Chaudry is part of a team that ensures that both venues function for their current tenants while being ready for the next event and the crowds they bring at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Learn more: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=46&ver=html5
Over the last few decades, the facility management industry has grown increasingly digital. Roles and responsibilities have been revolutionized by the widespread adoption of emerging digital tools, making technological aptitude a necessity for facility managers.
Discover how FMs can conquer digital transformation: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=42&ver=html5
You've probably seen artificial intelligence everywhere in the past couple of months, but what does this mean for facility management professionals?
Find out: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=34&ver=html5
IoT devices are now a firm fixture in modern workplaces, acting as an integral part of organizations' digital transformation strategies.
Discover how you can get the most out of IoT in the workplace: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=26&ver=html5
As the world evolves, companies are embracing a new hybrid work landscape. For Facility Managers, the challenge is clear: create strategies that prioritize safety and provide a secure workplace experience for all.
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Technology plays a key role in sustainability. Environmental champions are upskilling and assigning resources to create efficiency and meet sustainability initiatives. To meet ambitious goals, FMs play a critical role in collaborating with tenants, business partners, property owners and external entities to reduce building emissions. By leveraging building data, FMs can empower decisions to be a positive catalyst for change.
Read the article: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=795847&p=32
Weather patterns are becoming increasingly extreme, with record-breaking heatwaves and freezing cold snaps becoming the new norm.
Pools, water features, and open habitats face immense stress during such extreme weather events. High temperatures challenge cleanliness, while freezing conditions threaten structural integrity.
In the face of these challenges, facility managers play a crucial role in ensuring optimal maintenance of water features.
Discover effective strategies and maintenance tips for keeping your water features in top shape: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=108&ver=html5
Are
✅ Responders
✅ Planners
.. or both?
Check out our answer inside the "Ask the Experts" segment inside the FMJ: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=102&ver=html5
Since the pandemic, the understanding of good air quality has been reshaped and research directions for combating COVID-19 in general built environments have been signposted. Read the full article: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=84&ver=html5
A successful maintenance strategy includes two parts, preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance. Effectively managing both enhances safety, ensures continuity of business operations, and allows for effective time management of personnel and machinery.
Discover why a sound maintenance strategy matters: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=88&ver=html5
From opening day to the conference finals, sports fans gather in stadiums, filled with excitement to cheer for their favorite players and teams. While a baseline of mischief and misconduct is expected, the safety of tens of thousands of people becomes paramount.
Stadium facility managers understand the importance of being prepared for real threats to public safety. That's why having an emergency management platform and a responsible plan in place is crucial. 📝
Learn how to prioritize public safety and prepare: https://buff.ly/3Iyvc5L
No matter the weather, being prepared and ready for the storm is crucial. Discover how you can fortify your business against the elements in our full article: https://buff.ly/41T0GKw
Facility managers are the unsung heroes who ensure the functionality, comfort, safety, sustainability, and efficiency of our built environments.
One powerful tool in their arsenal is the Facility Condition Assessment (FCA), which helps identify and address potential risks. FCAs serve not only as a basis for operational and financial decision-making but also provide a deeper understanding of a facility's current state while pinpointing potential risks. 🔎📊
Discover how facility managers are proactively safeguarding our spaces and unlocking a safer future in our latest article: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=68&ver=html5
Slips and falls are like a secret tax that everyone must pay. For the people who experience the accident, falls can mean time away from work, reduced income, pain, inconvenience and long-term disability. ❌ ⚠️
➡️ Discover proactive strategies to prevent slips and falls: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=64&ver=html5
Business as usual? Not anymore. The pandemic has transformed our perspective, making us wiser and more informed about responding to pandemic events and their impact on facilities. 📚💡
Facility management teams now have a wider array of tools at their disposal and a deeper understanding of what a pandemic entails and how it affects every aspect of the soft services and FM industries. 🛠️🌐
Join us in exploring how the lessons learned and the evolving landscape are reshaping the future of facilities in our latest article: http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=60&ver=html5
With the rise of work-from-home and hybrid schedules, commercial buildings are experiencing lower occupancy rates, which adds to the existing risk posed by aging infrastructure. 😱🔧
Fewer people using these buildings means less rental income available to maintain and upgrade the facilities. However, Facility Managers equipped with robust data management systems hold a key advantage. They possess the information and insights needed to effectively respond to whatever the future holds. 📈💪
Discover more about navigating the challenges of changing work patterns and the importance of data management in our latest article! 📖🔍 http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=54&ver=html5
Did you know that good lighting plays a crucial role in ensuring facility and plant safety? 🔦
By revealing potential hazards, it keeps us alert and reduces accidents by as much as 60%!
But maintaining lighting at industrial facilities can be costly. That's why investing in durable, long-lasting products that can withstand harsh industrial environments is a critical solution. It ensures not only employee safety and plant security but also business continuity.
Discover more about protecting your lighting investment and understanding the dangers of VOCs and reactive gases in our latest article! 📖 👉 http://fmj.ifma.org/publication/?m=30261&i=790476&p=48&ver=html5
Building codes play a critical role in ensuring the safety and resilience of our facilities. Learn how modern building codes can help minimize risks and increase the resilience of your building in the latest FMJ article.
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Facility Management services teams are essential to the success of any organization, but a talent gap can hinder their performance. In the latest FMJ article, learn how organizations can address this challenge: https://buff.ly/3nJ77lp
Health is more than just being free from illness or injury, it's about complete physical, mental, and social well-being. This includes the buildings we inhabit. Learn about the key factors that contribute to a healthy building: https://buff.ly/3HQCrp1
The unfortunate reality is that shooting incidents are becoming more common. Facility Managers are integral in protecting occupants during these incidents, so we must be proactive. This FMJ article highlights how FMs can prepare for the worst: https://buff.ly/42SHi1l
Campuses are undergoing the process digital transformation. Facility Managers are at the forefront, enabling cutting-edge technologies to improve campus safety, efficiency, and more. Learn how FMs are leading the way in the latest FMJ article: https://buff.ly/3NKH0Fi
Attention all FMs! The latest edition of FMJ is here, and it's all about risk management. Learn about the strategies and tools you need to mitigate risks and keep your facility safe and secure. Don't miss out on this essential resource for Facilities Management. Check it out now: https://buff.ly/3M6h9Gw
Let's get serious: Sustainability in the building industry
There is no silver bullet to a implementing a sustainable strategy. However, collective learning is a good starting point. Collaboration is the key to connecting the dots to achieve better results.
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The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is raising many questions in FM strategy. Given that buildings are responsible for 40 percent of the country's energy use, it is imperative that FMs understand how to best implement the tenets of the IRA.
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