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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Facilities Management is a critical aspect of effective convenience store management. With a vast number of critical assets inclusive of refrigeration, HVAC, lighting and BMS, retailers need to have round-the-clock monitoring, analysis and ability to control assets to lower business risk, as well as drive energy savings and lower maintenance spending.
In this panel discussion, hear how The Midcounties Co-operative have shifted their facilities strategy, leveraging new data technology from LoweConex as well as partnering with new contractor partner, using data to improve insight and efficiency on across their critical asset portfolio.
Ben Sampson, Head of Facilities Management, will bring the audience through their journey to date, key decisions and investments, and the future of their approach to FM, providing key insights and takeaways attendees can take back in to working practice to improve their own efficiencies.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Changing workplace needs, operational efficiency demands and sustainability pressures are having a significant impact on how leaders view capital planning and decision-making. However, fragmented data, inefficient workflows and outdated tools often result in poorly prioritised projects, budget overruns and missed opportunities for long-term improvement. Join this session to discover how a unified platform can empower you to strategically manage assets, optimise budgets and align with organisational goals. "
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
An overview of a cloud down to socket approach within a building where the end user and facilities team key outcomes are the priority, ensuring the comfort and safety of all occupants and visitors. Data is visualised and accessed in the cloud to provide remote monitoring and control with connection through to the Building Management System. Heating, cooling, hot/cold water and lighting are all optimised for the best possible levels of energy efficiency. How does the current and future technology make the day to day running of a group of buildings easier for the different colleagues and personas responsible?
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
In today's technology-driven work environment, a consistent and reliable power supply is essential to maintain productivity and safeguard critical data. Join Ashley Benfield, MD of P & I Group, to learn about resilient power infrastructures, through the usage of backup generators and Uninterruptible Power Suppliers, to support seamless operations, enhance employee experience, and protect against unexpected disruptions.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
If you're managing a workspace, you’re probably asking: How many people are using it? Do we need more or less space? Is the furniture right? There’s plenty of tech out there, but figuring out what’s useful and worth the cost can be tricky. This session, led by an insider(!) will help you cut through the sales pitches and focus on what actually works—maybe even with what you already have!
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Are you fully harnessing the power of your existing data? Solution Leader for Track Record at Jacobs, Liza-Jane Sapsford will explore how data-driven decisions can transform facility management. By leveraging end-to-end digital delivery and solutions, consistent asset data management and real-time reporting; organisations can enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality. During this session, Liza will bring examples of how we have improved our clients' compliance and safety, resulting in increased compliance scores, time and money savings, and reduced carbon impacts.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
To ensure a successful net zero journey, it is crucial to understand the key requirements that customers need for their energy transition. In this session, Nick Maggs from OCS will share how facilities management companies play a critical role in selecting the right technology and solutions to support their customers journey to net zero.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
If you think that indoor location tracking at work is an invasion of privacy, then you’re not alone – it’s a heated debate, to say the least. This session will face some of the controversies surrounding this topic, looking at what’s right, what’s wrong, and what falls somewhere in between – we will also show you how modern companies are using location technology responsibly to benefit employee wellbeing as well to increase company profits.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Explore how the connected workplace is reshaping modern offices by integrating smart technologies. This session delves into real-world examples of improved employee experiences, increased productivity, and actionable insights gained from occupancy data. Gain practical strategies for creating a connected office environment that fosters collaboration, enhances resource utilisation, and provides valuable analytics to drive business success.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology is at the forefront of modern parking management, offering a powerful solution for improving efficiency, accuracy, and user satisfaction. This presentation provides a comprehensive look at how ANPR is transforming parking management and enforcement practices. Whether you have a car park, are an urban planner, or technology enthusiast, this presentation will provide valuable insights into how ANPR is shaping the future of parking management and driving innovation across the industry.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Utilising lived experience and industry knowledge, discover the most common mistakes organisations make when implementing workplace technology, from underestimating user needs to overlooking data security and integration challenges. This talk offers practical insights to align technology with employee workflows, ensure adoption, and maximize ROI. Learn how to avoid costly missteps and create a seamless, productive digital workplace that empowers your team and drives business success.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Commercial leasing might be down, but demand for premium spaces and smart building experiences is soaring. This session explores how integrated smart building platforms transform ordinary offices into destinations people want to commute to. We’ll cover system integration, the role of workplace projects in smart building programs, and how to stay ahead in a fast-changing landscape—keeping your spaces vibrant.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
We all know managing your data is important, but all too often it becomes a bottleneck or falls by the wayside, especially when you're juggling multiple software platforms and clients. Automation expert Dan Blaney explains how you can leverage software integration to increase efficiency and eliminate double entry; automate workflows to make data an asset, not a burden; and get your business AI-ready.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Unlock the full potential of your car park and deliver tangible benefits that will improve your workplace experience. Learn how this untapped resource can be more efficiently managed to reduce costs while simultaneously improving employee satisfaction – and the surprising way it can help reduce your scope 3 emissions.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Workplace technology should adapt to people, not the other way around. This session explores how human-centered tech enhances the workplace experience by prioritizing flexibility, personalization, and ease of use. Modern workplace experience software goes beyond scheduling—it allows employees to customize their workspace, supports hybrid work, and uses AI to simplify daily tasks. With examples from YAROOMS, we’ll examine how companies leverage data and automation to create workplaces that truly work for people.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Paul will share practical advice on how to address the many challenges with Asset Registers, including:
- What's driving the challenges
- Building an asset register - where to start?
- How to get the most out of the asset data you already have.
- Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- How to get the most out of the asset data you already have.
- How SFG20 can help you
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
In the era of smart buildings, building system data alone isn’t enough to optimise workplace performance. This session will explore how augmenting smart building analytics with human feedback can drive better decision-making, enhance user experiences, and create truly adaptive work environments. Learn how integrating qualitative insights with sensor-driven data leads to smarter, people-centric workplaces. Join us for an inspiring session that bridges technology and human experience to shape the future of work.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
As smart buildings evolve, storage remains an overlooked piece of the puzzle. In this session with Ravi, we’ll explore how smart lockers integrate seamlessly into modern workplaces, reducing real estate costs, automating management, and optimizing space utilization. We’ll discuss the ROI of smart lockers, their role in hybrid work environments, and how data-driven insights help companies make smarter workplace decisions. Join us as we uncover why storage should be as smart as the rest of your building.
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The Knowledge Hub - Tech/Digital30 mins
- The Knowledge Hub - Technology/Digital
Learn how SaaS climate tech tools show the art of the possible in sustainable commuting. Finlay will showcase CommuteIQ, which displays viable sustainable commutes in dashboards and maps; and Sustainable Car Park Management with a sustainability-first mindset for issuing permits and validating car-sharing.