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Cover Story

Complex Building Systems
The trends affecting facilities management
in 2024 include new and more complex
building systems, increasing building
regulations, fast adoption of software and IoT
technology, ESG reporting and sustainability
and preventive & predictive maintenance.
Major emphasis shall be on green practices,
adoption of smart building technology,
digitization and cybersecurity.

Smart Technologies
Software solutions that help to measure
progress in key areas, track and manage
energy utilization, and demonstrate regulatory
compliance are becoming important day
Soma Chakraborty, Vice by day. Reduction of carbon footprint,

President- Group Head, minimizing emission from medical devices,
controlling electrical energy and water
Corporate Communications, conservation are some of the key aspects on

Medica Superspecialty Hospital, which organizations’ will be evaluated in years
ahead. Smart building technology, Advanced
Kolkata HVAC and energy management technology are
other initiatives in sustainability. Controlling
costs and supporting environmental initiatives
are two most crucial aspects on which facility
management will stand in 2024 and all the
work will be revolved around these factors.

Top-Down Approach
We can either use a top-down approach
which forces behavioural change through
policy or the bottom-up approach that
attempts the opposite: to influence policy
through behaviour. When we speak of net
zero emissions, we emphasize upon its
significance in combating climate change.
This requires every corporate to actively
measure and provide an account of their
emissions correctly, set year on year reduction
targets while making provision for such
targets in the budget, implement sustainable
practices and invest in technologies which
are environment friendly. Intent must be there
to replace elements that generate emissions,
implement sustainable energy sources and
opt for digitization. The checklist for building
a net zero plan must have carbon footprint
calculation, top-level commitment, a clear
plan, communication of net zero plans and
targets to all stakeholders, staff involvement,
identification of carbon hotspots and
opportunities to collaborate. CIJ

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