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Facility management is a critical aspect of any construction project. It is the process of managing all aspects of a facility, plant or building, including its design, construction, and operations. A facility manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a building<\/a> and is responsible for ensuring that it meets legal requirements for the health, safety, and welfare of those who work in or visit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Facility managers<\/a> also ensure that buildings are well managed throughout their lifecycle so they remain functional and fit for purpose by making sure they are correctly maintained through regular environmental surveys (such as annual energy performance certificates) which help determine whether there’s any need for maintenance works<\/a> on heating systems or other parts of the building infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facility management is experiencing a major revolution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the world becomes more connected and data-hungry, facility managers are facing new challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The first is the need for improved efficiency<\/a>, which means finding ways to make their facilities more energy-efficient, waste-free, and productive. This can be achieved through better management of resources\u2014including electricity, water, and even furniture\u2014as well as using new technology such as smart lighting to reduce costs while improving productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The second is the rise of cloud computing<\/a>: instead of storing all your important documents on hard drives or flash drives (which can easily get lost or damaged), it’s becoming more common for companies to store them on cloud servers so they’re accessible from anywhere<\/a>. This not only makes it easier for workers who travel frequently but also saves time by eliminating the need for multiple copies to be stored in different locations around your building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Finally, there’s big data\u2014the ability for large amounts of information about how people use buildings (such as where they spend the most time) and how this data can be used to improve occupational experience, health, safety and performance. More so, such data can be used to improve environmental sustainability of the building related to energy usage, recycling, and waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>In this context, here are three emerging trends in facilities management worth exploring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1. The rise of facility management software<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>In the past, software for facility management was something that only large organisations could afford. Now, however, there are many affordable and easy-to-use solutions available to small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The software can help you streamline operations in several ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n