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By Devon Maresco Marketing Coordinator SpaceIQ “Company X has 150 employees and 100 workspaces: 70 single-occupancy, 15 multi-person, and 15 undesignated spaces.

The age of smart buildings is creating a data boom for facilities managers. Now, there’s more data available than many companies know what to do with, and the single biggest hurdle in understanding that data is getting a handle on it.

The workplace isn’t a static environment—at least, it shouldn’t be in this age of dynamic work. With the agility we see in workplaces today, the need for an employee and space locator quickly becomes evident.

Demand for facility management professionals is on the rise, including those with advanced certifications and accreditations. Among the most sought-after facility management certification is the Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification.

The word “certified” in front of anything is enough to raise an eyebrow in interest. It’s even more intriguing in places you might not expect to see it, as in the prefix to a job title.

By Dave Clifton Content Strategy Specialist SpaceIQ Chances are, you didn’t write “I want to be a facilities manager when I grow up” for your fourth-grade career essay.

What is a facility officer? While this title actually has different meanings depending on context—like what part of the world you work in—it nevertheless commands a certain amount of respect.