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CIS 2024 — CONFERENCE REPORT

DigiFM
Facility Management 3.0

The Triumph of
Transformation

“ his has been the most facility managers can identify areas managers can create healthier,
interactive and highly for improvement, reduce costs, and more productive, and sustainable
innovative conference enhance occupant satisfaction. workspaces.
I have ever attended, The conference explored various
Tespecially the technologies, including IoT, AI, and And for the first time, the critical
Simulation session.” A similar automation, which can significantly issues of security and resilience
response was received from all the contribute to sustainable building was addressed. By implementing
robust security measures and
delegates attending the DigiFM operations. From energy-efficient
Conference which concluded with systems to smart building controls, adopting a risk-based approach,
the coveted CREFM Awards. these technologies can help facility managers can protect their
facilities and occupants from
DigiFM once again enabled high reduce environmental impact and threats.
level networking and knowledge operational costs.
sharing with active participation The importance of designing As the facility management
from industry leaders and experts facilities with the end-user in industry continues to evolve, the
shaping the future of facility mind was emphasized. Focus insights gained from DigiFM 2024
management. Sustainability, can be prioritized on the needs of will undoubtedly shape the future
technology adoption, innovative occupants by designing flexible, of sustainable and smart buildings.
strategies to optimize building adaptable, and comfortable We thank TenonFM for being a
operations… the discussions workspaces by which facility gold partner.
responded to the practical cases
with active engagement with the
audience.
Building Information Modelling
(BIM) was highlighted as a critical
tool for reducing carbon emissions
and enhancing operational
efficiency. By creating digital
twins of buildings, BIM enables
data-driven decision-making
and facilitates sustainable design
and construction practices. The
power of big data analytics was
spotlighted as a key driver for L to R: Amit Jain, Associate General Manager Engineering & Maintenance Facilities, Navi Mumbai
optimizing facility performance. International Airport; Mohana M, Editor, Clean India Journal and Bharti Singh Kalappa,
By leveraging data-driven insights, Head Facilities-Engineering and Maintenance, Noida International Airport

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