As a content creator at Eptura, Jonathan Davis covers asset management, maintenance software, and SaaS solutions, delivering thought leadership with actionable insights across industries such as fleet, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality. Jonathan’s writing focuses on topics to help enterprises optimize their operations, including building lifecycle management, digital twins, BIM for facility management, and preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. With a master's degree in journalism and a diverse background that includes writing textbooks, editing video game dialogue, and teaching English as a foreign language, Jonathan brings a versatile perspective to his content creation.
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Amazingly, despite the recent leaps in technology, we still see a lot of corporate real estate teams using manual processes and Excel spreadsheets to track space utilization. Here’s why it’s time to automate those systems.
by Jonathan Davis on November 2, 2019
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Without accurate and actionable information from your occupancy reports, you probably feel like you’re flying blind. As a result, your decisions concerning your CRE portfolio may not be working out as you hoped they would. Let’s talk about some of the most common problems with occupancy reports, and how modern workplace reports technology can improve things.
by Jonathan Davis on November 2, 2019
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In many organizations, the corporate real estate team is leading the effort to transform workplaces into more modern spaces that better support the workforce. However, to be successful your workplace transformation strategy must be about more than designing better spaces.
by Jonathan Davis on November 2, 2019
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Technology firms have long embraced practical solutions and championed the latest automation. That’s why it’s so surprising to see some tech organizations still using Excel spreadsheets and manual processes to track space utilization. Now’s the time to change.
by Jonathan Davis on November 2, 2019
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A couple of months back, Ian Morley discussed workplace optimization on the award-winning business program, Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®. He shared that many corporations are wasting 50 percent or more of the space in their real estate portfolios. Kathy wanted to know, “why is workplace optimization so challenging?”Here’s one of the key reasons
by Jonathan Davis on November 2, 2019
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by Jonathan Davis on November 2, 2019
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A space planning app is the means to a positive workplace change. Facility managers need to collect the right information and apply the right reasoning to get the full benefits from the software. That means breaking space planning down into a rigid framework.
by Jonathan Davis on November 1, 2019
There are apps our there for just about everything, including facility management. The larger your company is, the more essential a facility management app becomes. Take a look at six reasons a facility management app is such a crucial part of business operations.
by Jonathan Davis on October 30, 2019
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by Jonathan Davis on October 27, 2019
FM internships are a low-cost, low-risk, low-pressure way to explore the benefits of better facility management. See why hiring an intern would be good for you and your business.
by Jonathan Davis on October 25, 2019
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Space utilization plans keep companies focused on a single objective: maximizing the value of real estate. Learn how to make your utilization plan well-designed to ensure you reap the full benefits.
by Jonathan Davis on October 18, 2019
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The name of the game is space optimization. It has plenty of C-suite executives asking, “How do I optimize my workspace?” The answer is a multi-step process. Take a closer look at understanding how business leaders should be optimizing their spaces.
by Jonathan Davis on October 17, 2019
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Space utilization is about making the most of your space from a functional standpoint. Here are some of the most common metrics for deducing space utilization and how they’re calculated.
by Jonathan Davis on October 16, 2019
To fuel future growth, companies should measure themselves against the right benchmarks. Here are five space utilization metrics every facility manager (FM) should know.
by Jonathan Davis on October 15, 2019
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Space utilization is how well you’re using your space. Do employees have enough space to productively work, or the right spaces to do it? Workplace space utilization is all about function.
by Jonathan Davis on October 11, 2019
Running a successful coworking space presents many unique challenges. Thankfully, workplace management software alleviates uncertainties and challenges. Solve these seven problems with the help of coworking management software.
by Jonathan Davis on October 10, 2019
Growth can be a double-edged sword. Your company is bringing in more business and making more money, but can you keep pace with the influx? Consider optimizing around available commercial real estate, and learn why it’s the smart way to embrace your business expansion.
by Jonathan Davis on October 9, 2019
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Is your workplace helping or hindering productivity? Learn how companies can support employee productivity with insights into utilization trends.
by Jonathan Davis on October 7, 2019
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From school classrooms with shifting desk arrangements, to dealing with multiple groups using the gymnasium at the same time, learn how using facility management helps maximize schools diverse spaces.
by Jonathan Davis on October 3, 2019
Take a closer look at Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it helps put your facilities into perspective. BIM facility management software asks and answers a crucial question: Are your facilities meeting your needs?
by Jonathan Davis on September 25, 2019
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Nail the basic functions of facilities management (FM) with this stripped-down guide any newbie FM can appreciate.
by Jonathan Davis on September 20, 2019
Get a crash course in facility management with our “Quick Facility Management Guide for Beginners.”
by Jonathan Davis on September 13, 2019
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Take advantage of facilities management to ensure you keep your workplace machine well-oiled and running right.
by Jonathan Davis on September 12, 2019
Space planning software brings your pondering to reality with the ability to map new floor plans and test layout concepts through simulation. Explore changing your workplace dynamic without disrupting the workforce.
by Jonathan Davis on September 4, 2019
Fun amenities and interactive elements are just some of the things companies are providing to employees. But are these features just a cool trend or do they have a measurable impact on productivity?
by Jonathan Davis on September 3, 2019
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Gain clarity on what constitutes a shared workspace and how it can benefit you and your company.
by Jonathan Davis on August 30, 2019
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Consider two employees, each performing their jobs in a starkly different work environment and culture: Mary works in the East Coast headquarters of a national firm.
by Jonathan Davis on August 27, 2019
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Activity-based workspaces are dynamic and agile. They also support employee productivity, regardless of task or project constraints.
by Jonathan Davis on August 16, 2019
Determining the benefits of a new collaborative floor plan sets the standard by which you can measure them.
by Jonathan Davis on August 15, 2019
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Desk sharing guidelines represent the divide between an organized, flexible work environment and one that’s prone to friction, chaos, and stunted productivity.
by Jonathan Davis on August 14, 2019
Desk sharing’s definition is in its name. Instead of coming to work and walking to the same desk every day, employees can choose their workspace.
by Jonathan Davis on August 9, 2019
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Why is there such an uproar over the spelling of coworking?
by Jonathan Davis on August 1, 2019
Office space flexibility isn’t just about the space or how you use it—it’s about the dynamic it introduces to your workplace.
by Jonathan Davis on August 1, 2019
What exactly does it mean to manage facilities?
by Jonathan Davis on August 1, 2019
Before delving into the nuances of space planning, consider the variables governing the workplace at a fundamental level.
by Jonathan Davis on July 25, 2019
Calculating software ROI is never easy. For facilities management software, it’s even more difficult. To present the case for FM software in dollars and cents, workplace professionals should first understand costs, then recognize incremental ROI.
by Jonathan Davis on July 18, 2019
Digital tech is the leading tool for solving FM challenges in the modern age. Here’s a look at ways technology, information management systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) and the cloud can help workplace professionals address their most important challenges.
by Jonathan Davis on July 17, 2019
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Millennials are making big impacts on workplaces. As the largest working generational group, their unique needs and demands shape how employers create flexible, collaborative spaces.
by Jonathan Davis on July 16, 2019
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No one likes having 10 different systems for a single task. Why should facilities management be any different? What is integrated facilities management and how can it help your business consolidate its FM efforts?
by Jonathan Davis on July 8, 2019