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EDITOR’S LETTER
The Heart Of Building Management
As an editor, my job is to get to the heart of a story — what the audience really wants to know. Now, data management isn’t all that different; we think of data as numbers, but these facts and figures mean nothing if they’re not being collected on a frequent, consistent, and accurate basis. Without technology to interpret this data, facilities can be easily overloaded with information that can be difficult to organize. Every piece of data about a building effectively tells its story. As facility executives, your role requires you to know your buildings’ story, and to ensure that it’s a good one. To know your own story, you need the right data at your disposal.
This issue, sponsored by AkitaBox, takes you through the data lifecycle, and touches on the numerous ways having a standardized data management software can make all the difference for your buildings—from tracking greenhouse gas emissions to mitigating labor shortage challenges.
Facilities management professionals have so many responsibilities on their plate, but having the right data on hand and available is the foundation for success in this industry.
jen@groupc.com
Blogging at FacilityExecutive.com/facilityblog
Twitter: FacilityExec
CONTENTS
Solving The Facility Industry’s Oldest & Toughest Problem: Collecting & Managing Data Throughout A Building’s Entire Lifecycle | Critical building information should live with buildings—and today’s technology is making that possible.
The Key To Making Better Decisions With Data | Derek Blackmore, President of AkitaBox, shares how the company’s innovative software allows facilities to easily collect and access critical data.
The Responsibility Journey: Start Embracing AI in Your Facilities Management | Start getting a feel for the power and potential of AI.
This Is What The Future Of Data Collection Looks Like | Learn about the ultimate data collection tool.
Improving Your Capital Planning As A C-Level Executive | To make smart monetary decisions, executives need the right data at their disposal.
The Impact Of Labor Shortages On Facilities | A competitive market and an aging workforce created the perfect storm to make finding and retaining workers a challenge for facilities professionals.
7 Signs Facilities Data Isn’t Ready For ESG | A closer look at the three sides of sustainability.