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The latest and most up to date facility management articles providing in-depth information on CAFM/IWMS, space management and FM software.

What is Integrated Facilities Management?

No one likes having 10 different systems for a single task. Why should facilities management be any different? What is integrated facilities management and how can it help your business consolidate its FM efforts?

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 most from it.

The Ins and Outs of Flexible Workspace

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.

Streamline Desk Booking with Office Hoteling Software

Office hoteling software is the contact and control point for reservations. It’s also a system of record, a reference guide, and an insightful tool for recognizing utilization trends. To make the hoteling experience seamless and controlled, you’ll need software that offers a few integral features.

Facilities Management Best Practices

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. New facilities managers and seasoned professionals alike will benefit from learning modern best practices and incorporating them into daily duties.

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?

Six Building Automation Products for Facility Managers

It’s likely your business already has basic building automations in place. It’s even more likely you’re planning to increase the number of automation applications in the coming years. As you research automation opportunities, here are six applications to keep in mind.

How to Make Hot Desking Work Within Departments

Before making a big change to your workplace, launch hot desks on a small scale on the departmental level. Department-level hot desk experimentation allows testing best methods, processes, and configurations for an eventual scale-up. Here are trial-run ideas that, hopefully, translate to a broader hot desking policy.

Automation and the IoT for Facility Management

Automation is the starting point for facility managers intent on bringing the IoT into their workplaces. This goes beyond a simple understanding. Facilities managers must know how automation generates data and analytics, which are then used to make data-driven workplace improvements.

Deploying Workplace Occupancy Sensors to Improve Agility, Utilization, and Efficiency

Of the many devices in the growing office IoT, workplace occupancy sensors are fast-becoming valuable tools. Their focus on detecting occupancy makes them invaluable to facilities managers seeking to learn more about how their workplace is used, by whom, and how often. Here are three important reasons to think seriously about deploying occupancy sensors in your workplace.

Five Facilities Management Processes Every Company Needs to Implement

Facilities management processes are the backbone of a well-functioning workplace. Here’s a look at five facility management processes to implement or tighten up for a safe, productive, efficient workplace.

Five Simple Building Automation Products that Save Your Business Time and Money

Like any technology option, automation serves a specific purpose. It’s up to facilities managers to identify opportunities for automation in their workplaces. Addressing these opportunities with the right building automation system products stands to save you time and money.

Six Space Saving Office Ideas for Maximizing Square Footage

There’s a finite amount of space in your workplace. Maximizing the square footage you have is the best way to keep overhead costs in check and put off a larger lease until it’s absolutely needed. Here are a few space-saving office ideas to make your workplace more nimble.

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. Here are a few tips for facilitating clear and honest two-way communication in the workplace.

Eight Essential Hot Desking Tips

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. If you already have hot desks in your office or are considering a few of these flexible workstations, take a look at these eight tips for successful hot desking.

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