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Core Competencies: Technology

Posted by HBM Operations on Nov 19, 2022 6:08:00 PM

Technology is an increasingly important competency for facilities management, as it can help improve facility operations and maintenance efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. A facilities manager with solid technology skills can plan, direct, and manage technology to support the facility management business and operations.

Some key aspects of the technology competency for facilities management include:

  1. Evaluating, implementing, and operating integrated workplace management systems (IWMS): This includes using software that combines different functions such as Computer-Aided Facility Management, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, and Building Automation Systems to manage the facility operations and maintenance activities.
  2. Assessing the application of technology within facility operations: This includes evaluating the effectiveness of current technologies and determining how they can be improved or replaced.
  3. Monitoring and evaluating technology trends and innovation: This includes keeping up-to-date with new and emerging technologies and determining which may be helpful in improving facility operations and maintenance.
  4. Aligning facility management technology with organizational information technology ensures that facility management technology is compatible and integrated with the organization's overall IT infrastructure.

Overall, a strong understanding of technology and its applications in facilities management can help a facilities manager to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of facility operations and maintenance. Additionally, using technology can help make facility management activities more data-driven and efficient, allowing them to make better decisions with the help of data analytics.

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