AI set to reshape facility management — but adoption requires strategic vision
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Artificial intelligence is gaining traction across FM, promising efficiency gains in maintenance, space planning and energy management. Yet realising that potential demands more than plug-and-play tools — it requires a strategic framework and organisational readiness.
FM Radar's 4 takeaways:
- Predictive maintenance and energy optimisation are the most mature AI use cases in FM
- Data quality and system integration remain the primary barriers to adoption
- Organisations that treat AI as a strategic programme rather than an IT project see faster ROI
- Change management and upskilling are as critical as the technology itself
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