As we begin a new year, it is good to stop for a moment and take stock of the past year as we look to the next. For those involved in the area of building management, this last year has proven to be an interesting one. The next year will prove even moreso.
For example, if you are a consulting engineer you may be frustrated with reduced fees, continued value engineering of projects, changing technology, and isolation from endusers. For contractors, there is frustration with strongly competitive markets. Facility managers are frustrated with systems that they see as hard to operate and too complex. Financial owners want to push more costs out of buildings, and, finally, the occupants are rarely satisfied with the comfort and usability of these buildings.