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Trends and technologies in FM
There is a definite trend in 2014 to seek better security methods. Accelerating Business Change : The adage is true: The only thing constant is change. But the trend now is for major organizations to fundamentally transform their business operations."johnsoncontrols"

According to the British Institute of Facilities Management, many businesses have recognized that critical issues like attraction, retention and motivation of staff are no longer just a problem for the Human Resources (HR) function. Staffs are becoming more discerning about their working environment and want the very best in facilities in the office. BIFM believe that FM professionals are determined to protect natural resources and remote social equality on behalf of their employers and clients. Sustainable FM is about minimizing the negative impacts and, where possible, improving and enhancing our environment to ensure a better quality of life for everyone - now and for generations to come. (Ian R Fielder, CEO, British Institute of Facilities Management)

Data is King! As the Retail Facilities Maintenance Industry becomes more integrated with technological solutions, the value of data in making business decisions cannot be overstated. Professionals will have to harness the power of the data available to them and use it to run their departments more efficiently and cost effectively. The arrival of high capacity wireless networks, combined with the explosion in the use of mobile devices is rapidly reshaping the technical requirements of many organizations. Trends impacting Facilities Management landscape, PRSM, as an association has attempted to identify those deemed most pressing, we also realize there are other factors at work that can have an impact on the industry. While we do not view these as significant as the four previously ascribed “macro” trends, these “micro” trends can still strongly influence the FM environment, and could become significant drivers in the future such as Regulatory Compliance, Retail Loss Prevention, Human capital in FM, Energy Efficiency and E-Commerce and M-Commerce. (Published by Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association 14850 Quorum Drive Suite 120 Dallas, TX 75254 www.prsm.com)