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Is the Internet of Things a “game changer” for managing buildings and building-related installations?
IoT developments are making real-time measurement possible for facility managers, enabling immediate intervenion if the situation requires it.
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Does the Generation Gap Really Exist in the Workplace?
A recent study on the impact of the arrival of a new generation of employees in the workplace suggests that this upcoming “app generation” will not connect well with…
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What real estate management and facility management can learn from marketing
Our entire market principle rests on two cornerstones: supply and demand. The place where these two meet is where economic transactions happen - and where we…
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Are you smarter than a smart meter?
The term "smart" implies more than just a connection and ability to collect and report data—it describes the capability of interpreting and adapting to data.
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Did Google really get it wrong? Workplace misery and other mishaps.
Open floor plans and flexible office concepts are not one-size-fits-all. It's important to note new ways of working require new management styles as well.
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The student as an engaged stakeholder in facilities management
At a university, the importance of campus facilities is two-fold: it must attract new students to attend, and must also make students want to stay.
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What does the word ‘smart’ actually mean (and why a ‘smart meter’ isn’t ‘smart’)?
Smart cities, smart materials, smart assets, smart meters, smart homes, smart logistics - what does "smart" really mean in this context?
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Smart traveling / Smart working
Sensor technology and Big Data analytics are paving the way for new ways of working, even "smart traveling."
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James Bond technology in the workplace
In today's workplace, technology enables employers and employees to gather data in ways that were once only seen in James Bond movies.
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Where will you meet in the offices of the future?
Thanks to technology, people are more flexible, but how flexible is the space where people work?
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Choices when designing an IWMS
A best practice approach to IWMS implementation ensures organizations can focus on achieving their most important project goals without being overwhelmed.
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Why implement an IWMS? – 5 reasons
Business compliance, better transparency, and IT innovation are among the top five reasons to implement an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS).
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An Introduction to IWMS
An IWMS supports FM and Real Estate managers as they address new technologies, manage sustainability and cost effeciencies, all while ensuring compliancy.
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Is sustainability expensive? After all, aren’t you funding it from saved energy costs?
The newspapers are full of it: ‘We have to achieve sustainability’. Organisations are under pressure to reduce costs while still achieving sustainability targets. This is one of the most significant…
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What shade of green are you?
In 2014, research was conducted with the goal of making existing real estate more sustainable. These iniatives often go hand-in-hand with cost savings.
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