Hardly a day goes by that many facility managers do not find themselves in a conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and, more specifically, the way AI will affect their jobs, departments and facilities. Since the technology’s emergence two years ago, managers have been faced with questions that often have murky answers, at best. A new resource aims to give them some solid answers.
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) recently released Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building a Relationship with AI" This new publication aims to guide facility managers ready seeking to understand and tap into the benefits of AI. From predictive maintenance to optimizing energy efficiency, AI is rapidly reshaping the way facility managers operate, and this guide provides a foundational roadmap for understanding and leveraging these advanced tools.
The publication offers managers explanations of key AI concepts, such as machine learning and machine vision, as well as insights into how these technologies can effectively apply to real-world FM challenges. The guide provides a step-by-step approach to successful AI deployment, offering advice on aligning AI strategies with business goals, managing organizational change and ensuring data governance and infrastructure readiness.
Dan Hounsell is senior editor for the facilities market. He has more than 30 years of experience writing about facilities maintenance, engineering and management.
