62% of US #construction CEOs are investing more than 25% of their budgets into #innovation and #technology, compared to just 34% of UK CEOs, according to new research. 70% of US CEOs are concerned they are underinvesting, compared with 59% of UK CEOs

A study from Microsoft offers one of the clearest pictures of how #GenerativeAI is being used in #workplaces and which jobs are most exposed to its growing influence, including sales, administrative support, writing, customer service and technical writing

How can you best invest in future-ready skills? Investing requires a strategic approach focused on skills development, system interoperability & cybersecurity. Here are our recommendations from our Report ‘The Importance of Data in Facilities Management’

Two years ago, “#AI literacy” was a niche C-suite term. Today, executives’ use of AI is evolving as they discover it is an essential thinking partner. The most effective among them are using it daily - here's how #ArtificialIntelligence

#AI’s most powerful applications aren’t always flashy, they’re foundational – a truly #SmartBuiltEnvironment will be human-centric. Buildings that self-adjust room temperature, dim lights & help navigate maintenance teams based on usage, will be the norm

RT @IWFM_Awards: Last week we announced our incredible #IWFMFinalists for #IWFMAwards2025. Missed the announcement? Head over to the websit….

80% of humans will engage with #SmartRobots on a daily basis, and one in 20 #SupplyChainManagers will manage robots, rather than humans, by 2030, according to Gartner research. It recognises that many organisations lack internal robotics expertise

Here’s a great #DigitalTransformation case study with insights and tips from #HenryBoot, a £350m-turnover business that offers construction services. The IT Director explains the journey they’ve been on and how they overcame their biggest challenges

Artificial intelligence offers a 'compelling opportunity' to tackle avoidable errors that cost the #ConstructionIndustry billions. But it could bring new risks eg ‘hallucinations’: the generation of information that appears plausible but is fabricated”

Good #OccupancyIntelligence is the missing link to improving #EmployeeExperiences by creating #EngagingWorkplaces. Work behaviours have changed - but many layouts haven’t. Here are some suggestions on how to better use data in your #workplace #facman

RT @IWFM_Awards: The 2025 #IWFMFinalists have now been announced! A huge well done to all and good luck for the #IWFMAwards2025! We can’t w….

Human-attributed responses are perceived as more supportive, emotionally resonant and caring than identically #AI-generated responses, according to a new study. "In moments that require deep emotional connection, people still want the human touch"

The cleaning #robotics market saw a 24% increase (2024-2025), shifting from an emerging to an essential industry. Why? Expectations for facility cleanliness and the pressure to prove performance have never been higher, and the labour pool has shrunk

In today’s #FacilitiesManagement landscape, #data is at the core of decision-making and operational efficiency. Here are the key data actions FM professionals should focus on, as highlighted in our Report ‘The Importance of Data in Facilities Management’

Artificial Intelligence will transform industries. However, this transformation will happen on ‘enterprise time’ - longer and with far more friction than most expect, and much slower than Silicon Valley is selling. Companies are getting six things wrong

The Finalists of #IWFMAwards2025 will be announced on 24 July 2025 – good luck! . In the meantime, why not book your place at the Awards Ceremony in London on Thursday 9th October? #facilitiesmanagement #facman #workplacestrategy

A new industrial humanoid robot, AEON, is capable of performing complex tasks across multiple industries, helping to address the mounting global labour crisis affecting manufacturing and logistics sectors .#facilitiesmanagement #facman #workplacestrategy

Microsoft has reportedly taken a bold step by mandating the use of #ArtificialIntelligence across its workforce, instructing managers to assess employees' use of #AI tools as part of performance reviews. Should other companies mandate the use of AI?

FM service providers and public sector clients alike are confronting the process of ending #PFI contracts, the longest and most comprehensive of FM contracts. Here are insights into what will be required to smooth the process, from @Facilitate_Mag

The modern #workplace is still finding its #hybrid rhythm. #WorkplaceAnalytics bring clarity and granularity, empowering executives, office managers and team leaders to better inform workplace planning. Here are tips on how best to use workplace analytics