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Responsiveness to change: Mobile for Facility Management

Facility managers find new capabilities with emerging technologies such as web-based software frameworks and a new generation of field-service applications.

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Are you ready for the Internet of Money?

Major technological advances, such as programmable, digital currencies; smart, self-executing and self-enforcing contracts; and ownerless block chain ledgers are all changing the way we look at money, and in turn, changing the way we conduct business. All industries will be affected by this new layer of the internet, often called the Internet of Money or the Internet of Value, but none has more potential to be transformed than real estate.

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Don’t invest blindly in building expansion

Universities often struggle with the topic of space as it relates to the increasing number of students. So, how can they optimize the occupancy of the available space and facilities?

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The Internet of Things breaks down the barrier between creative capacity and actual innovation

The Internet of Things (IoT) and data collection innovations help us break down barriers in the way of gaining insight in previously undiscovered areas.

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How my own car shows IoT is fulfilling its promise

The promise and benefits of IoT for facility management draws a parallel to the benefits of self-reporting cars that can indicate when they service.

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Summer productivity…despite the office temperature

Armed with the right technology and reporting capabilities, Facility Managers can help manage building users' expectations and perceptions.

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Pay attention to your sensors

Using sensor technology is a hot topic in the field of Facility Management. When installed and maintained correctly, sensors can provide organizations with information on buildings and…

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Tales of IoT

IoT has many applications for all businesses and industries, however, new IoT solutions must be affordable and manageable within the context of buildings

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Changing rules for lease accounting – a bridge to a fair balance

New lease accounting standards under FASB and IASB will have big impacts on organizations requiring them to show more leasing contracts on the balance sheet,

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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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