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  Inspecting and repairing the exterior components of many institutional and commercial facilities are notoriously challenging tasks, especially with facilities taller than two stories that generally are out of easy reach for technicians using ladders and scaffolding. Managers often called in contractors with specialized equipment to access areas above that height. In recent years, managers…

Five years ago, Equifax Inc., a global credit-reporting agency, was the victim of a 2017 data breach, exposing the personal information of 147 million people. As the crisis unfolded, Julia Houston, the company’s chief strategy and marketing officer, was part of the team managing the fallout. Her takeaway: “Every executive really needs to be a…

In the popular imagination, a common vision is self-driving cars, which would enable passengers to watch movies or simply admire the scenery as their robotic vehicles whisk them to their destinations. However, according to Hull Xu, CFO of Cepton, a provider of light detection and ranging solutions (lidar), that is still a long way in…

  The talent shortage is a critical problem that is only getting worse. Organizations already face a severe shortage of key talent, and 90 percent say they will have a meaningful skills gap in the coming years. At the same time, digitalization and automation of work activities are leading to further skill shifts, with about…

The 2023 Workplace Futures Conference explored ways technology might change facilities management for the better. But the human experience remains a priority The theme for this year’s Workplace Futures Conference was Technology in the workplace: beyond the information age. Although this resulted in some sessions that delved in a bit too much detail into the…

    What is a predictive maintenance model, and how can converting to it help your organization’s bottom line? These questions were explored in a recent Facilities Management Advisor webinar entitled “Predictive Maintenance: Why You Should Consider It,” sponsored by TMA Systems. The session featured Joe McVay, Product Manager for TMA Systems, who has over…