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Property operations software firm Facilio announces the launch of its ready-to-deploy refrigerant tracking and leak detection software solution. This is meant for all grocery and convenience store operators who want to implement an automatic leak detection system to identify and mitigate potential refrigerant leaks to achieve 100% compliance. The new regulations under the proposed American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act will result in store operators facing hefty fines (up to $57,000 per day) if they fail to comply with the AIM Act and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 regulations. Automatic leak detection system The refrigerant tracking and leak detection module is part of Facilio’s popular IoT solution, Connected Retail "Store operators are kept awake at night by hefty fines, legal fees, and mounting paperwork. With an advanced AI tool like ours, they can now not only have their audit-ready reports but also make decisions based on real-time data. The automated proactive signaling mechanism triggers alerts to swiftly identify and mitigate potential refrigerant leaks, ensuring operational continuity and sustainability," said Facilio’s Head of the Retail Division and Director of Customer Success, Basant Singhatwadia. The refrigerant tracking and leak detection module is part of Facilio’s popular IoT solution, Connected Retail, which powers the store operations tech for US and UK retail brands across 13,000 sites. Over 300 grocery and convenience stores use the Refrigerant Compliance & Leak Detection software. Multi-site store operators Facilio’s Connected Retail is a one-stop solution for multi-site store operators to streamline facility operations. It offers: A Connected CMMS (asset and maintenance management solution) purpose-built for retail facilities, along with an elegant mobile app for technicians to keep track of processes on the go, An intelligent remote monitoring system to track asset health and identify energy-saving opportunities, and A strong refrigerant leak detection mechanism. Lifecycle management of HVAC/R assets "Food retailers typically need all three systems to run their day-to-day operations efficiently. At Facilio, we offer these in a single software platform. Leveraging the power of AI, IoT, cloud, and mobile technologies, the solution helps to automate compliance, leak detection, and lifecycle management of HVAC/R assets, closing the loop with CMMS capabilities to track workflows to completion," said Raj Subramanian, Co-Founder and CPO of Facilio.

Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai (RGSGD) partners with Facilio and deploys its IoT-powered Connected CaFM platform to digitally transform its campus operations and deliver a world-class experience to students. modernization drive RGSGD is owned and funded by Cognita, a global school group. Designed to be sustainable from day one, the 40,000 sqm. Dubai campus located within Majid Al Futtaim’s exciting new Tilal Al Ghaf development, is the first nearly Zero Energy School with a BREEAM sustainable building rating in the Middle East. As part of its ongoing modernization drive, the institution has replaced its legacy facility management systems with Facilio’s Connected CaFM, a new-age, agile platform that centralizes campus operations and enables seamless delivery of services. innovation and sustainability Najeem Hameed, Manager of School Operations at RGSGD says, "Our institution has always been strongly focused on continued innovation and sustainability from the time of inception." "When I took on the task of digitally transforming a number of our facility management processes, I wanted an innovative solution that would streamline our processes - from asset, visitor, and inventory management, to outsourced staff management." Connected CaFM solution Facilio works with many leading education institutions across the world "In the past, we had several processes and communication tools within, and across teams. However, with Facilio’s Connected CaFM solution, we now have one single source of information to track progress and view operational performance, providing us with clear oversight of the entire campus facilities and operations.” “Globally, the quality of on-campus services is critical to higher enrolment & retention rates. However, most FM teams struggle to maintain high standards due to a heavy reliance on their complex legacy CaFM systems," says Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO of Facilio.  automation & real-time insights "Facilio's Connected CaFM unifies all campus operations & maintenance in one place, offering more than just asset & record maintenance. It's IoT-led automation & real-time insights help FM teams drive service excellence from day one & focus all efforts on growing ROI and succeed in their core missions of delivering high-quality education.”  Facilio works with many leading education institutions across the world, including Australia’s most prestigious college university, helping them to effortlessly manage facilities, enhance student safety, and maximize campus ROI by leveraging the power of IoT.

Musanadah Facilities Management, a full-service facilities management provider based in Saudi Arabia announced its partnership with Facilio to deploy the property operations firm’s Connected CaFM platform across its multi-site client portfolio. cloud platform Musanadah will use the cloud platform to customize and streamline complex workflows to ensure a seamless workforce experience and gain a single-pane glass view of its entire portfolio operations.  The collaboration signifies Musanadah’s commitment to simplicity and effectiveness in facilities management, paving the way for enhanced operational capabilities and seamless processes. tech-driven real estate ecosystem With ambitious mega projects such as Neom, the Kingdom is setting new benchmarks for smart city initiatives Real estate operators and owners in Saudi Arabia are swiftly embracing IoT and cloud software to modernize and transform the landscape of the building. With ambitious mega projects such as Neom, the Kingdom is setting new benchmarks for smart city initiatives, demonstrating a strong commitment to creating a modern and tech-driven real estate ecosystem in the next couple of years. operational efficiency “With increasing globalization, more Saudi-based real estate operators are seeking consistent, world-class service delivery benchmarked to international standards from facility management companies. This can be made possible only with highly trained staff combined with the right technology,” said Vijayshankar Kavasseri, Operations Director at Musanadah Facilities Management. "The partnership with Facilio comes at a time when we are poised for rapid expansion across the region, and work on increasing our operational efficiencies across service lines."  user-friendly interface "The user-friendly interface and seamless mobility which Facilio’s Connected CaFM platform offers will help our technicians and service staff to deliver world-class IFM services across multi-site portfolios." “Real estate in Saudi Arabia is booming with infrastructure projects. Musanadah in Saudi Arabia is leading the charge by embracing a Connected CaFM approach. There's a critical need for cloud-based solutions to elevate operations, and we're thrilled to support this shift, connecting systems, people, and processes for enhanced experiences and service delivery,” said Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO of Facilio. unified ecosystem Integrated FM service providers such as CIT Group, Quality Facility Management (QFM), and Q3 Services have made Facilio’s Connected CaFM their primary platform for portfolio-wide O&M, after moving away from legacy systems and multiple point solutions. Serving as a unified ecosystem for managing both in-house and contracted operations, the platform centralized all processes, including property maintenance, client engagement, vendor management, asset performance monitoring, and reporting processes, delivering complete visibility and control.