IoT in facility management: navigating the opportunities and challenges

Published: December 1, 2025

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IoT adoption in FM presents clear opportunities in efficiency and insight, but also brings challenges in cybersecurity, data management and integration complexity. A balanced assessment for FM leaders evaluating IoT investments.

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Bouwbesluit 2012 (afd. 6-7) NL

Building Decree — fire safety chapters — Building owners and FM managers are legally responsible for maintaining compliance with fire safety requirements...

NEN 2535 NL

Fire alarm systems — system design — FM managers must ensure fire alarm systems meet NEN 2535 requirements and maintain documentation of system design...

NEN 2654-1/-2 NL

Maintenance of fire alarm and evacuation systems — FM is typically responsible for the 'beheerder' (manager) role: daily, monthly, and annual inspection tasks for fire...

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