The Modern Facilities Management Podcast

#116 Clinton Fairbanks: FM Futurist

Griffin Hamilton

Clinton Fairbanks, founder and managing director of Soji REFM Advisory, discusses the future of Facilities Management and the impact of technology. 

Takeaways

  • Being a Futurist in facilities management means continuously looking for ways to improve and innovate.
  • The four pillars of technology in FM are software, hardware, AI automation, and innovation.
  • Technology platforms in facilities management will rapidly improve in the next few years, with AI playing a significant role.
  • Robotics can fill the labor gap in facilities management and enhance the work of technicians.
  • Embracing change, collaboration, and viewing service providers as strategic partners are key to successful organizations in FM.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:01
The Future of Facilities Management

06:10
The Role of Robotics in Facilities Management

09:28
Embracing Change and Collaboration

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