7 trends shaping facilities management in 2023

Sustainability mandates, return-to-office and IoT growth have facilities leaders leaning on tech and outsourcing to meet budgets and streamline operations.

By Joe Burns , Shaun Lucas • June 5, 2023

MassBio to launch upskilling hub for life science facility service roles

The nonprofit will operate training centers to alleviate labor concerns affecting several lab operations roles, including facilities management.

By Joe Burns • June 2, 2023

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Office Space Utilization

From return-to-office mandates to pressures to boost the efficiency of office space utilization, facilities management professionals navigate a landscape that must align with evolving workforce and tenant preferences. 

By Facilities Dive staff

Envoy ties occupancy analytics into hybrid work platform

Envoy Workplace pulls multiple data sources for occupancy insights, including door access scans, Wi-Fi connections and employee app sign-ins.

By Joe Burns • May 31, 2023

Equiem buys workplace management software company

The commercial tenant experience provider says the integration of SpaceOS’ services will help grow its footprint to more than 25 countries.

By Joe Burns • May 30, 2023

Many facilities lack infrastructure, staff to effectively utilize smart building tech: report

Despite hurdles, there was high adoption for the tech among decision-makers because of a desire to find cost-cutting efficiencies in climate control and space utilization, according to a Toggled survey.

By Joe Burns • May 26, 2023

Spacewell’s new platform balances building maintenance, capital management

The recently launched Maintenance software prioritizes preventative maintenance, enabling long-term expenditure planning and regulatory compliance.

By Joe Burns • May 24, 2023

J&J Worldwide Services wins spot on $75B HHS contract

The company will provide facility management services and direct care for unaccompanied children who have been transferred from the Department of Homeland Security.

By Joe Burns • May 23, 2023

Job seekers aren’t relocating despite calls to return to office

The reluctance to move, however, doesn’t necessarily mean employers are offering more remote work options, according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas report.

By Kathryn Moody • May 17, 2023

NYC hotel reopens as asylum seeker center

The reopening of the Roosevelt Hotel will generate revenue for the property owner and give the city a space to offer resources and short-term housing to a rising number of asylum seekers.

By Jenna Walters • May 16, 2023

NREL energy audit tool may help cities meet climate, building decarbonization goals

Local governments often lack the staff and resources to conduct energy audits on thousands of buildings, an engineer at the National Renewable Energy Lab said, but technology can help overcome those challenges.

By Joe Burns • May 16, 2023

Rents continue rising, with moderate growth expected through 2023

Tightening credit, a slowdown in construction and lower consumer savings may constrict the sector in the near future, according to a new report.

By Mary Salmonsen • May 15, 2023

Littler: US employers may be settling on hybrid work

Many are tightening requirements for in-office time, however, a recent survey by Littler Mendelson shows.

By Emilie Shumway • May 10, 2023

How governments are updating ‘operational technologies,’ including AI, and the challenges that remain: survey

Over half of the survey respondents reported their agency plans to upgrade systems by 2025, a Center for Digital Government and Samsara survey found. Operational efficiency and cost savings are a big reason why.

By Michael Brady • May 4, 2023

Rockefeller Center office space to be converted to hotel

Aspen Hospitality and Tishman Speyer will redevelop 10 floors of vacant office space into a 130-room hotel.

By Jenna Walters • April 18, 2023

Ryder sells HQ in Florida for $42M, kicks off search for smaller space

Remote and hybrid work contributed to the logistics and transportation company’s decision to look for new space.

By David Taube • March 8, 2023