Building the global reputation of facilities management
The need for quality facility management is pervasive with aspects that touch all our lives.
26 JUN 2018
This report examines the drivers, challenges, opportunities and benefits of using big data analytics (BDA) for FM and how to develop a methodological framework to implement BDA into FM organisations.
Facilities management (FM) organisations are coming under increasing pressure from clients to manage facility portfolios within stringent targets for cost efficiency and environmental impact.
While the use of big data in FM can generate many benefits such as proactive rather than reactive maintenance solutions and help meet cost and environmental goals, take up in the industry has been slow.
The report includes case studies of how three leading FM organisations in the UK are capitalising on BDA. A detailed survey provides further information on the drivers, challenges, strategies employed for implementation and outcomes from over 50 participants whose companies have been involved the BDA process.
The specific objectives of the study are to:
This research was funded by the RICS Research Trust. The Trust supports and promotes high-quality independent contributions to knowledge in the disciplines of land, real estate and construction.
The Trust is ready to consider applications from professionals and full-time researchers located anywhere in the world.
Providing information to stimulate debate and promote leading-edge thinking.