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Each week our series showcases:
- refm innovations and technologies,
- change makers, people who have a passion to bring change to REFM,
- companies who are driving change or disruption in the industry,
- and industry leading best practices.
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Career Progression
It's important to remember that the foundation of future-proofing Facilities Management is people.
The impact of the post-pandemic labor shortage on buyers and facilities service providers has been significant and stresses the importance of retention in the face of challenges like increased workloads and higher costs.
Insights from my discussion with Heather Doyle, a Director from Leap Academy, she helps shed light on some career progression considerations in this evolving landscape..
Making the World Greener
With technology constantly evolving, it's important to remember that future-proofing Facilities Management doesn't always require high-tech solutions.
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting two amazing people, Penny Estes & Guy Cantu from Perfect Turf LLC. Our discussion was very insightful, including one centered around the challenges posed by doggy paws and their biological leave behinds on outdoor spaces.
This innovative turf alternative will not replace all lawns, but in may be a better solution for high traffic and hard to landscape areas. It offers long-term cost savings and efficiencies in while demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Integrating A.I.
In the realm of Real Estate and Facility Management (REFM), challenges extend beyond existing system integration. The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) into current and upcoming systems for many firms is uncharted territory.
Recently, I had an insightful discussion with Luke Tomaszewski, the CEO and Founder of ProxyPics, Inc, and Brett Karol, the Senior Vice President of Operations. We delved into the ongoing efforts of integrating machine learning and explored some fascinating innovations stemming from this integration.
The Facility Manager: A Building's ER Doctor
Future-proofing real estate and facilities management involves more than just technology - it requires a dedicated team willing to exceed expectations.
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Griffin Hamilton, co-founder and CRO of FlowPath - Facility Management Platform, and host of The Modern Facilities Management Podcast.
In our discussion, we delved into the crucial role of "the ER doctors of Facilities - The Facility Manager." The key to building a top-tier facilities management organization is ongoing training for all staff, with a particular focus on Facility Managers.
Creating Partnerships!
Future-proofing real estate and facilities management does not only include buying and implementing technology, it also includes creating win-win partnerships between buyers and service providers.
Recently, I met with Vik Bangia, MCR CEO of Verum Consulting, LLC. In this first short, Vik dives into "Playing to Win" vs. "Playing not to Lose" performance. I must for creating a high performance facilities management organization.
Innovating Energy Production
Our digital world consumes MASSIVE amounts of electricity, so how will we future proof our electricity supply?
Future-proofing real estate and facilities management should include a holistic view on where we get and manage our electricity. Current renewables do have their limitations as we try to reduce our carbon footprint .
Recently, I met with Jerry Willis, President of Inqb8t who explains the impetus for his revolutionary concept for electrical generation - utilizing the Gulf Stream.
Check back for more to come !!
Innovative Energy Management Platform
Considering energy management? Exergio, is a platform that evolved from a facilities management company. As the summer heats up, how does your energy consumption and management plan stack up?
Continuing my conversation with Donatas Karčiauskas, the CEO of Exergio, we discuss the impetus, evolution and benefits of their innovative SaaS platform.
Exergio offers an AI / human-driven platform that effectively cuts down building energy consumption, ultimately resulting in cost savings.
Humans & Robots - A Symbiotic Relationship
Aaron Motley is a Director of Strategic Accounts for ICE Cobotics in North America. ICE Cobotics specializes in robotics for cleaning spaces such as retail, class A office, and universities.
ICE Cobotics is creating a future where there is a symbiotic relationship between humans and machines, where robots enhance the work of humans, rather than replacing them.
Snowbotix
Solving for Labor
Snowbotix - Short 1 of 2 - June 13, 2024
Dr. Sasi Prabhakaran, founder and CEO of Snowbotix, discusses how autonomous robots will disrupt and change the real estate and facility management (REFM) space.
Snowbotix is an OEM of all-electric, all-terrain, all-season multi-utility robots designed to automate labor-intensive and dangerous outdoor maintenance tasks. The robots can perform snow removal, sweeping, and lawn mowing.
snowbotix.com
videos
Future Proofing Facilities Management - Knowledge
Installment 3 of a 3 part series.
Duration: ~10 minutes
Released: May 29, 2024
Future Proofing Facilities Management - Identification
Installment 2 of a 3 part series.
Duration: ~12 minutes
Released: May 22, 2024
Future Proofing Facilities Management - Vision
Installment 1 of a 3 part series.
Duration: ~10 minutes
Released: May 15, 2024
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