SMART BUILDINGS “ A notable transformation driven by the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting US facility leaders to reconsider their operational strategies and invest in smarter , healthier technologies ”
SMART BUILDINGS “ A notable transformation driven by the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting US facility leaders to reconsider their operational strategies and invest in smarter , healthier technologies ”
VIMAL KAPUR PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER , HONEYWELL BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
COVID-19 remains a source of widespread unease Among surveyed US facility managers , 22 % mention pandemic-related issues as their top concern .
A healthy building is a top priority and will remain important A majority ( 58 %) of respondents consider having a healthy building a top priority right now , and 62 % say it will continue to be a top priority post-pandemic . Improving indoor air quality ranks as the most important aspect of a healthy building for those working in healthcare and educational facilities , while those working in data centres and commercial real estate buildings cite cleaning procedures as their top priority .
Digital transformation of facilities is accelerating Since COVID-19 , more than half ( 54 %) of respondents have seen digital transformation accelerate in pace as
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