The professional conference FM Summit 2026, held in the premises of Prague's O₂ universum, focused on the technological transformation of building management. The main topic of discussion was the integration of IoT technologies and efficient work with data, which in the modern concept of facility management ceases to be a mere statistic and becomes an active tool for operational management. According to experts, the current trend is to perceive buildings as “living organisms” that constantly generate operational data.
One of the most pressing problems of current commercial buildings are hidden costs. Statistics show that in non-residential buildings, operating losses often constitute 20 to 30% of total energy consumption. This is where experts see the greatest potential for digitalization. The deployment of IoT sensors allows managers to shift from passive retrospective evaluation of invoices to real-time online readings, which allows them to react immediately to anomalies and prevent financial losses.
Jan Škabrada devoted himself to specific areas of technology utilization during the summit, presenting concrete scenarios for cost savings and increased comfort. By using heatmaps, which display the real movement of people in the building, it is possible to optimize cleaning routes and achieve savings in this area by up to 30%. Another key element is automatic indoor climate control. Systems that regulate ventilation based on current CO₂ concentration not only save energy but directly affect the cognitive performance of employees inside the building.
“Even a small leak can sink a great ship,” industry representatives note, referring to Benjamin Franklin’s quote.
In addition to energy and operational efficiency, the issue of security was also on the agenda. In his contribution, Luboš Řádek analyzed the current challenges faced by modern organizations in the field of corporate security. Early detection of security risks and operational inefficiencies is becoming a key factor for the stability of the entire enterprise. The goal of modern facility management is thus to transform collected raw data into concrete managerial decisions that lead to more sustainable operations.
The conclusions from FM Summit 2026 confirm that the digitalization of real estate management is no longer an optional bonus but a necessity for maintaining competitiveness. Connecting technology with real-world practice allows building managers not only to reduce their carbon footprint but, above all, to radically streamline internal processes that were immeasurable in the past without advanced sensor technology.