Smart building technologies, planning, managing and operating facilities are disruptions that are affecting the way many companies conduct their business. With these changes shaking up the way companies use their real estate, developing new strategies and capabilities is paramount to facilities management teams. Going digital and using some of the real data can help your property management team avoid risks but also make informed decisions in the field of staff allocation. It also allows energy saving, predictive maintenance and hence shows the building manager as a reliable and proactive business partner.
Almost every facility management function can be done more efficiently through technology. From using sensors to detect burned-out light bulbs to automating workflows by using an online platform that informs vendors to perform repairs, technology speeds up processes while enabling greater transparency as everyone involved is able to see which stage a request is at.