Translated from Português (Brazil) • View original Companies that decide to reduce courses, streamline processes and increase the availability of their business structures rely on facilities management.
Because of this, this type of tool has gained more and more space within organizations around the world.
However, the area, like all others, has undergone changes and today has new technologies.
All this makes facilities management create new trends that need to be recognized within companies.
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- Recognition of strategic role
Increasingly, companies have realized the importance of the role of the facilities manager for a business.
After all, it is not just a function, but a position that has become strategic and advantageous for the business.
In August 2021, the Aberje Committee for Communication and Strategy in ESG prepared a meeting on "crisis management of ESG-related issues".
At the event, 5 insights were released that are indispensable for any type of organization.
Among them, they concluded that all the actions of a company impact its image and also the trust of its audience, regardless of whether it is a customer or partner.
In addition, ethical conduct makes the place safer and more pleasant – which results in healthier and more willing employees.
- Facilities manager fully integrated with all areas of the company
For some time now, companies have made room for the facilities manager to be integrated and in total harmony with all areas of it, especially when it comes to people.
This is because their participation in strategic discussions and decisions brings an important and differentiated vision to the company.
- Facilities management investment in sustainable practices
The implementation of sustainability actions in all organizational processes is also among the trends in facilities management.
It is not only about caring for the environment, but also about social and economic issues.
Something that came to add to this scenario was the creation of the ISO 41000 Standard and the Fitwell Certification.
They arose from the market's need to standardize and improve facilities management, mainly to bring more well-being to employees.
- Technology-backed facilities solutions
Technology facilitates the day-to-day life of a facilities manager.
For example: a company that outsources cleaning needs to use technology to increase the efficiency of sanitization in a hospital environment.
It is also possible to use management software to make report-based decisions and improve your results.
Other companies may use equipment for microbiological analysis testing to verify air quality.
The internet of things has made environments smarter and, for this, sensors and thermostats have been used to control temperatures, lighting level and noise.
The flow of people can also be measured, for example, to determine the ideal time to perform a cleaning or to define which day and time is best for the maintenance of equipment.
- Task automation is also one of the trends in facilities management
With the help of technology, tasks have become more automated, whether with software, platforms or the internet of things.
Companies have been using these resources to achieve more control, quality, and agility in their management.
You can, for example, control the team's tasks and define standardized checklists, check the working time of each of the employees in a specific task and even control the temperature of an environment or refrigerator.
The use of machines and robots has also grown for some tasks, both for loading heavy boxes and for manufacturing products.
- Specialization and outsourcing
Another trend is the demand for specialized labor in the market.
If before a technician was responsible for almost everything, today an electrician is called to check the electrical part and a plumber for the hydraulic systems.
To improve its efficiency, the number of companies that outsource services, such as cleaning and maintenance, has increased.
In this way, it is possible to have a specialized technician whenever necessary.