IoT in facility management: navigating the opportunities and challenges
IoT adoption in FM presents clear opportunities in efficiency and insight, but also brings challenges in cybersecurity, data management and integration complexity. A balanced assessment for FM leaders evaluating IoT investments.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Opportunities: energy savings, predictive maintenance, improved occupant comfort
- Challenges: cybersecurity risk, data overload, integration with legacy building systems
- Pilot-to-scale transition is where most IoT initiatives in FM stall
- Success requires cross-functional collaboration between FM, IT and security teams

