A new guide, “Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building a Relationship with AI,” provides a roadmap to understanding and using AI in the built environment.
Released by The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the publication offers step-by-step guidance on starting, scaling, and sustaining AI initiatives. Insights are drawn from industry research, expert opinions, and practical experiences.
The guide provides clear and practical explanations of key AI concepts such as machine learning and machine vision. It includes a step-by-step approach to successful AI deployment, offering actionable advice on aligning AI strategies with business goals, managing organizational change, and ensuring data governance and infrastructure readiness.
The publication will help facility managers harness the power of AI to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the occupant experience.
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