Tech Essentials for Advanced Facilities Management

Tech Essentials for Advanced Facilities Management

The success of any business relies on maintaining good facilities and equipment. Many businesses have acknowledged the evolution of facilities management in recent years, as capabilities have drastically improved with recent technology trends. From monitoring the status of heavy equipment on a mobile app to gaining building access control using wearable technology, the future of…

Putting the dollar sign in ESG

Putting the dollar sign in ESG

American business and politics are divided by many issues, perhaps none as much as climate and the push by some investors and business leaders for aggressive environmental, social and governance (ESG) changes. One side sees the dynamic as critical to saving the planet and increasing value for shareholders by addressing risks and opportunities. The other…

What you need to know about the EU’s new decarbonization plan

What you need to know about the EU’s new decarbonization plan

After months of negotiations, EU Member States and the European Parliament have agreed to the world’s first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — a tariff on carbon-intensive products, such as cement or fertilizer. While CBAM’s implementation is still being worked out, we at least know the scheme’s scope. CBAM’s purpose The new levy is to…

Cool Path to Energy-Saving Opportunities

Cool Path to Energy-Saving Opportunities

The best facility managers are always looking for ways to save energy in their institutional and commercial buildings. More than ever, many are starting to look straight up. Roofs can save buildings large amounts of energy. The cool roofing market is expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2028, according to Exactitude Consultancy, a market research…

5 Strategies for CRE Investment in Uncertain Times

5 Strategies for CRE Investment in Uncertain Times

Will there be a recession? Here are five tips for organizations looking to make investments in commercial real estate in 2023. With political volatility on the rise and the possibility of a recession still looming, it’s important for commercial real estate investors to stay focused and avoid distractions. In commercial real estate, the key is…

Physical Security Trends and Predictions

Physical Security Trends and Predictions

Organizations are taking stock and settling into a new way of working after a period of uncertainty and change driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. 2022 brought new challenges to the physical security industry, such as product shortages and human resource issues. Despite these changing conditions, the industry has shown resilience and adaptability. Recently, Genetec gathered…