What is Integrated Facilities Management?
What is Integrated Facilities Management? No one likes having 10 different systems for a single task. Why should facilities management be any different? That’s the idea behind integrated facility management. But what is integrated facilities management and how can it help your business consolidate its FM efforts? What is IFM? Integrated facility management (IFM) is the consolidation of facility managem...
Facilities Management Training Goes Digital
Facilities Management Training Goes Digital When hiring a new mechanic, a garage doesn’t just say “Get to work.” Before touching a torque wrench, the new tech has to prove they’re ready. It’s the same for facilities management training. But it’s not about learning the nuances of the physical workplace. Today’s facility managers (FMs) must learn and understand an entire digital ecosystem. Executi...
The Importance of CAFM System Training
The Importance of CAFM System Training Modern Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software is feature-rich and powerful—highly effective in managing the fast-paced environments of today’s workplaces. However, it’s not a “pick-up-and-go” software you can learn on your own. Facilities managers need CAFM training to make the most of this resource. But where exactly do you get CAFM syst...
What is Facility Management Without the Right Software?
What is Facility Management Without the Right Software? What is facility management in today’s modern, digitized workplace? Great question. It wasn’t that long ago polylined floor plans and manually submitted maintenance tickets were the norm. Facilities management now requires integrated software ecosystems. Hardware, software, and the physical workplace For many workplaces, connected technologi...
What is Hoteling and Should You be Using it?
What is Hoteling and Should You be Using it? Non-traditional desking options are on the rise as companies race to maximize workplace potential. Among them is hoteling, a simple concept that’s easy to implement. But hoteling requires a little foresight to maximize its benefits. Here’s a look at what desk hoteling is, how it maximizes office space potential, and what types of businesses benefit mos...
The Ins and Outs of Flexible Workspace
What Is Flexible Workspace? The Ins and Outs. There are infinite ways to design your workplace. But no matter the layout, designs must address the needs of the modern workforce. That’s why you’ll find flexible workspaces in most contemporary offices. Flexible workspaces conform to the needs of whoever is using them at any given time. It’s a space ready to support employees as their ...
Streamline Desk Booking with Office Hoteling Software
Streamline Desk Booking with Office Hoteling Software Like it’s namesake, office hoteling relies on great concierge service. It doesn’t matter how many desks there are, how many employees use them, where they’re located, or what their differences are. What matters is the order and organization that govern them—and it starts with office hoteling software (read what is hoteling). Office hoteling s...
Facilities Management Best Practices
Facilities Management Best Practices for Your Workplace Facilities management is a continually evolving discipline for the simple fact that facilities themselves are constantly changing. As the two grow in tandem, facilities management best practices must adapt at the same time. As contemporary workplaces enter a more digitally connected era, facilities management practices focus more on using da...
Seven Features of Powerful Wayfinding Software
Seven Features of Powerful Wayfinding Software Thinking of implementing digital wayfinding within your facilities? It’s a great way to help visitors and staff confidently navigate your campus. Before hanging digital signage or setting up kiosks, there’s an important choice to make: What wayfinding software is best? When vetting wayfinding solutions, don’t simply browse price points. Start with basic fe...
Six Building Automation Products for Facility Managers
Six Building Automation Products for Facility Managers Powerful, new building automation products make the workplace smarter and help facilities managers improve productivity. They’re designed to be part of a comprehensive Building Automation System (BAS) that makes centralizes and streamlines essential facilities management tasks. It’s likely your business already has basic building automations in pla...
How to Make Hot Desking Work Within Departments
How to Make Hot Desking Work Within Departments Hot desking reduces facilities’ costs by minimizing the total workspace you need. It’s also a great way to give employees autonomy and flexibility. But for all of hot desking’s many benefits, it has drawbacks if incorrectly executed and managed. Before making a big change to your workplace, launch hot desks on a small scale on the departmental level. Depa...
Automation and the IoT for Facility Management
Automation and the IoT for Facility Management The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most transformative driver of modern workplaces. An ever-growing network of connected devices—sensors, beacons, and automation technologies— is bringing traditional facilities management into the IoT era. The workplace IoT is opening doors to integrated data collection, analysis, and action once thought impos...
Facility Manager Communication Tips for Promoting a Healthy Workplace
Facility Manager Communication Tips for Promoting a Healthy Workplace Facility managers are a central point of contact for building issues, space planning, and workplace data analysis. This means being able to communicate clearly company leaders, employees, vendors, and visitors It’s no surprise “good communication skills” top most facility manager job postings. Frictionless communication is key. This ...
Five Facilities Management Processes Every Company Needs to Implement
Five Facilities Management Processes Every Company Needs to Implement Facilities management processes are the backbone of a well-functioning workplace. Not only do they standardize some of the most critical workplace operations, they set the standard for how work gets done. Without defined processes, there’s room for error, non-compliance, miscommunication, and mismanaged expectations—all things ...
Eight Essential Hot Desking Tips
Eight Essential Hot Desking Tips Hot desks are a hot commodity in many modern workplaces. Employees appreciate the freedom and diversity of hot desk workstations, while facility managers recognize them as a smart way to utilize office space and improve workplace flexibility. A few simple hot desking tips go a long way in guaranteeing their success. If you already have hot desks in your office or are co...