Facilities management trends don't change overnight, but they do move in slow, calculated waves that eventually lead to major changes in how people work and buildings are structured and maintained. It is worth looking at which facilities management trends will likely shape the industry over the next decade, so we've put together this list of the five facilities management trends you can't ignore in 2023.
1) Adaptive Building Design
The design of buildings is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From how buildings are constructed to how we use them, facilities managers need to be prepared for the future of building design. Buildings have sensors that detect when there's an outage or natural disaster and automatically adjust the environment. For example, lights may turn on if there's a power outage. Likewise, temperature control systems can react to external temperature changes and ensure optimal comfort levels within the building. This concept applies not only to buildings but also to other spaces like malls or airports.
2) Collaborative Workplaces
Collaborative work environments have been seen as a growing trend for years. But, the need for this environment has become more apparent as millennials enter the workforce. These employees are collaborative and highly mobile; they need to feel like they belong to a team and have access to the necessary tools. ServiceNow's workplace platform is designed to deliver that by providing digital tools that can be customized to your company's needs. They provide features such as digital collaboration spaces, announcements boards, and dashboards that help with day-to-day operations at your organization. These digital tools help facilitate an agile working environment where you can focus on achieving business goals rather than managing paperwork.
3) Real-Time Energy Efficiency Monitoring
In the next few years, facilities managers will be able to monitor their energy usage in real-time. With ServiceNow, facilities managers can identify the areas of the building where they are using too much electricity and make adjustments to conserve resources. Another function of this technology is that it allows for remote monitoring, so if there's an outage or equipment malfunction anywhere on campus, it will be detected and resolved quickly.
4) Virtual Reality Offices
Virtual Reality Offices are the first step to tackling the rising demand for agile, sustainable, collaborative workplaces. Some companies already use VR to provide training simulations and immersive experiences like those created by The Void. This technology has the potential to change how we work forever. Don't forget about ServiceNow's intelligent automation solutions that help you improve efficiency and eliminate mundane tasks with Artificial Intelligence-powered workflows. Soon, these solutions will be able to automate any process involving data entry or manual information processing.
5) Building Operations Optimization
Another facility management trend for 2023 is the optimization of building operations. Using facility management tools like ServiceNow is, you can connects all the different departments across your company to help better serve your customers and streamline your operations.
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