A sewer system maintenance program works against the age-old mantra “out of sight, out of mind” by requiring watchful eyes on piping and drainage systems. These vital systems stay hidden from plain sight, as you maneuver through daily tasks. More often than not, a malfunction occurs due to a lack of awareness of underlying issues, …
The transition out of a state of pandemic has been particularly complex for facility managers. As building occupants rejoin their colleagues at their places of work, many landlords have been charged with optimizing the operational performance of their buildings to give peace of mind to their tenants. Simultaneously, organizations across the country are struggling to …
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Automation will grow exponentially in most sectors within the next few years. For example, robotic process automation (RPA), which uses bots to mimic routine cognitive human tasks, is set to explode. According to research cited by Oracle, the RPA market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.6% between 2020 …
After another significant year for the Facility Management profession we have had another stellar contribution of international pioneer’s to contest for the annual Global FM awards. This year has again provided some of the most exciting endeavours progressing our profession. We caught Andy Kelly, the awards convenor, to find out what 2022 competition looked like …
MEFMA Awards The MEFMA award winners have been decided, showing excellence in their fields. As seen below in each field the winners are shown: Customer – Centric FM: Musanadah FM Digital Transformation in FM: Initial Saudi Group Education and Development in FM: Emrill Health And Safety in FM: AG Facilities Sustainability And Energy Management in …
Has this ever happened to you? A person walks into your management company office and asks to see the office space you have for lease. He tells you what he is looking for and how much he wants to pay. You hop in the elevator, show him three or four options that fit his needs …
Indoor air quality, or IAQ, has become a major point of discussion when it comes to preventing the spread and intensity of aerosol transmissible diseases. A May 2021 New York Times article notes that room ventilation and air purification remain top-of-mind concerns globally, particularly in contained areas like offices. And a July 2021 report from STAT concurs and …
As the Omicron variant surges, it’s important that facilities consider revamping their health and safety plans to best protect their employees, property, and buildings. Many industries are already dealing with staff shortages and with the increase in COVID-19 cases even more employees will be calling out from work. During these times it’s important to ensure …
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Wednesday 11th World FM day Coming up for 2022 World FM Day many events will be taking place from associations from around the world. From the 10th to the 12th there will be events taking place for all to get involved in. Coming up this year: Event Type Title Date/Time (UTC) Other Café da Manhã …
The goal of Africa Facilities Management Association (Africa FM) is to ensure facilities management (FM) professionals benefit from the establishment of structures to support organizations, companies and individuals in Africa. It is focused on accelerating the profession through engagement with regulatory, government and industry partners. The 2nd Africa FM Conference to be hosted in Cairo, …
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