Technology & FM Column

Increasingly, facility management professionals encounter technologies that enable their facilities to listen to, speak to, and service staff and occupants.

A steady increase in automated workflows and data-centric processes benefits the work of facility executives and their occupants.

Examine the potential in facility operations for artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other up-and-coming developments.

Managing the cyber security of buildings will require a coordinated effort among stakeholders in the facilities industry.

Ensure an effective technology system for enterprise collaboration by establishing a “road map” with four key stages.

When integrated workplace management systems fall short of expectations these steps can help facility management regain the benefits.

Existing buildings may suffer from poor in-building wireless connectivity, even if those facilities previously enjoyed sufficient coverage.

Efficient facility layout and utilization help to deliver cost savings and occupant productivity. Would pursuing “Standards as a Service” promote these goals?

For portfolios lacking built-in sensor technology, networked HVAC components, and other big data tools, a probabilistic model can provide actionable insights.

With headlines of cyber attacks on victims ranging from bank cards and Target to a Hollywood movie studio, the issue of cyber security has become top of mind. Facility executives should note several risks, remedies, and misconceptions about cyber security and building systems.

Not just for wireless convenience, a robust Distributed Antenna System (DAS) increases occupant safety and reduces liability.

This disruption impacting facilities management holds significant promise if stakeholders are cognizant of their roles in the emerging landscape.

With facility systems increasingly interacting with other enterprise systems (and stakeholders), preventing security breaches is more challenging than ever.

The creation of smart energy infrastructure may borrow from principles from the architecture of the Internet.

A lighter footprint makes this approach an attractive one for controlling building systems in existing structures.

Facility command centers are becoming more valuable, not only for day to day operations but in emergency situations.

Whether or not the organization is pursuing LEED certification, setting a clear path to sustainable goals is key.

When planning for possible threats, don’t forget this aspect of your facility workings. From the October 2013 issue.

From wire detection to the latest video analytics, there are many ways to protect exteriors. From the August 2013 issue.

This building modeling tool facilitates the exchange of project information. From the June 2013 issue.