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We hear from KM Facilities Management Group, as they discuss their thoughts on the future
of FM and the benefits of contracting services from one provider.
Facilities management encompasses a broad range of services. Security and cleaning are the most well known and are rapidly evolving under the innovations and advancements in technology and biotechnology. The advancements not only make our lives easier but can help companies achieve higher levels of productivity, meet green targets, lower costs and more. What was once only dreamed of in the minds of science fiction writers is now a reality.
The security industry will always see improvements in the quality of security cameras. However, now that security cameras are digital, the internet of things has provided opportunities for these cameras to be so much more. IP Cameras have enabled an expansion of security coverage without the need for wires and expensive installations; they have HD quality images that can be streamed directly onto a safe storage device of your choosing. These can then be fitted with software such as facial recognition, threat detection, automatic tracking, night vision and so much more.
Even the humble lock and key; the cornerstone of security, has become high tech, through the implementation of smart locks. These locks can be modified to only open upon contact with an ID card, your mobile phone, your fingerprint, or even retinal scans for the highly security conscious.
The use of biotechnology has given rise to the accessibility of ‘natural’
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and ’green’ cleaning products. Using elements of nature, companies have been able to analyse, identify and extract plant-based enzymes and bacteria that make for highly effective ‘green’ cleaning products. The biggest example you may have heard of has been around for years: Biological and Non-Biological detergents. Biological detergents use enzymes that help break down the stains in our laundry. These kinds of innovations are used every day and more are constantly being discovered.
“WHAT WAS ONCE ONLY DREAMED OF IS NOW A REALITY.”
Mechanical technology has replaced industrial equipment with easier to use, lighter, more efficient machines. At The Cleaning Show in London, Danish brand Nilfisk unveiled their latest innovation: a fully-autonomous floor cleaner -no human intervention needed.
On-site Management Systems are a service we provide and so we are happy to explain how they can help any business. Their core benefit is their scalability. They can be as advanced or basic, large or small, as you need. Take the innovation of access control. In these modern times, there has been a rapid emergence of Smart Cards on the
market. These kinds of work ID are very popular in large corporate environments, because they can be used as keys to locks, logins to computers and they can even provide access through the turnstiles at front entrances.
Access control with NFC cards is gaining popularity; it provides a safe, efficient method of access control without disturbing the comings and goings of employees. On-site management systems can use this technology to log when an employee enters a building and when they leave. If integrated with HR software systems, on-site management systems can log how many hours employees have been working, if any overtime is worked, when they took their lunch break and for how long. It can also report any absences, in the event of a fire, it can print off a sheet of everyone registered in the building the instant that the alarm sounds, so fire services know who is accounted for, including any visiting personnel. The software also has the ability to add an extra layer of security through biometrics.
Technology has evolved and enriched our lives. We can now work more efficiently, remove monotonous tasks from our daily schedules, streamlining and automating numerous processes with ease. Businesses are already adopting technology in a bid to make themselves more competitive, are you?
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